The Future of Free Speech
@futurefreespeech.org
Reaffirming free expression as the bedrock of free and thriving societies through actionable research, empowering tools, and principled advocacy. We are an independent, non-partisan think tank located at Vanderbilt University. https://futurefreespeech.org
As AI becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, tracking its impact on free expression is crucial.
November 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
As AI becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, tracking its impact on free expression is crucial.
What if we had the power to customize AI? At @bigthink.com's The Well, @mchangama.bsky.social says open-source models place control in the hands of users—so we can create the online world we want without sacrificing free expression.
November 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
What if we had the power to customize AI? At @bigthink.com's The Well, @mchangama.bsky.social says open-source models place control in the hands of users—so we can create the online world we want without sacrificing free expression.
Why does the European Court of Human Rights treat some genocide denial cases differently from others? At her book launch with @cgfoe.bsky.social, @nataliealkiviadou.bsky.social explains why this matters. 📚
October 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Why does the European Court of Human Rights treat some genocide denial cases differently from others? At her book launch with @cgfoe.bsky.social, @nataliealkiviadou.bsky.social explains why this matters. 📚
Hate speech laws might be well-intentioned, but at her book launch with @cgfoe.bsky.social, @nataliealkiviadou.bsky.social points out how they have and continue to be weaponized against the people they aim to protect.
October 14, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Hate speech laws might be well-intentioned, but at her book launch with @cgfoe.bsky.social, @nataliealkiviadou.bsky.social points out how they have and continue to be weaponized against the people they aim to protect.
The Trump administration and the FCC have ramped up threats to broadcasters and media outlets.
How does Jimmy Kimmel's suspension impact free speech in America going forward?
How does Jimmy Kimmel's suspension impact free speech in America going forward?
October 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The Trump administration and the FCC have ramped up threats to broadcasters and media outlets.
How does Jimmy Kimmel's suspension impact free speech in America going forward?
How does Jimmy Kimmel's suspension impact free speech in America going forward?
Defending free speech can be hard, especially when you disagree with it.
But during the live recording of The Good Fight podcast at our #FreeSpeechSummit2025, @mchangama.bsky.social said calling out hypocrisy when it comes to free speech advocacy is crucial.
But during the live recording of The Good Fight podcast at our #FreeSpeechSummit2025, @mchangama.bsky.social said calling out hypocrisy when it comes to free speech advocacy is crucial.
October 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Defending free speech can be hard, especially when you disagree with it.
But during the live recording of The Good Fight podcast at our #FreeSpeechSummit2025, @mchangama.bsky.social said calling out hypocrisy when it comes to free speech advocacy is crucial.
But during the live recording of The Good Fight podcast at our #FreeSpeechSummit2025, @mchangama.bsky.social said calling out hypocrisy when it comes to free speech advocacy is crucial.
Can censoring an idea actually make it more likely to be heard?
At @bigthink.com's The Well, @mchangama.bsky.social explains why banning speech often backfires.
🔗 https://bigthink.com/the-well/how-censorship-provides-power/
At @bigthink.com's The Well, @mchangama.bsky.social explains why banning speech often backfires.
🔗 https://bigthink.com/the-well/how-censorship-provides-power/
October 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Can censoring an idea actually make it more likely to be heard?
At @bigthink.com's The Well, @mchangama.bsky.social explains why banning speech often backfires.
🔗 https://bigthink.com/the-well/how-censorship-provides-power/
At @bigthink.com's The Well, @mchangama.bsky.social explains why banning speech often backfires.
🔗 https://bigthink.com/the-well/how-censorship-provides-power/