The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression ("FIRE") is an extremely well-run non-partisan non-profit organization promoting free speech and the First Amendment. FIRE files lawsuits throughout the United States and issues letters of concern to those who engage in censorship and those who attempt to compel speech of others. I've been associated with FIRE for several years and I've seen their work up close. I'm writing to encourage anyone interested in these issues to sign up to receive FIRE's emailings. I can guarantee that even after receiving a few of these emailings, you will have a deeper and more nuanced understanding about the importance of free speech in the United States.
Mission Statement of FIRE:
"FIRE's mission is to defend and sustain the individual rights of all Americans to free speech and free thought—the most essential qualities of liberty. FIRE educates Americans about the importance of these inalienable rights, promotes a culture of respect for these rights, and provides the means to preserve them. Follow the link below to sign up.
FIRE recognizes that colleges and universities play a vital role in preserving free thought within a free society. To this end, we place a special emphasis on defending the individual rights of students and faculty members on our nation's campuses, including freedom of speech, freedom of association, due process, legal equality, religious liberty, and sanctity of conscience."
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