Archive - The Eternally Radical Idea with Greg Lukianoff

Jimmy Kimmel jawboned out of work, me in The Free Press, & more!

Bringing you the latest free speech news (9/21/25)

Sep 21 •

Jimmy Kimmel's cancelation is an outrage in a torrent of outrages

The Trump administration tactic of flooding the zone is on spectacular display this week, but using federal pressure to cancel a comedian will chill…

Sep 18 •

Four Constitution Day updates on a terrible week for free speech

A recap of (some) of what’s gone down this week (so far) and items that warrant your attention.

Sep 17 •

A political assassination in Utah, FIRE releases 2026 College Free Speech Rankings, a marathon of media feat. yours truly, & more

Bringing you the latest free speech news (9/14/25)

Sep 14 •

Five key takeaways from FIRE’s 2026 College Free Speech Rankings — released today!

Claremont McKenna reclaims the top spot, Barnard and Columbia bring up the rear, and a troubling trend regarding violence continues.

Sep 9 •

Harvard wins the day, the UK free speech crisis continues unabated, FIRE files suit in TX, & more!

Bringing you the latest free speech news (9/7/25)

Sep 7 •

Yes, the UK really is that bad for free speech

Graham Linehan’s arrest shines a light on a shameful British problem

Sep 5 •

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August 2025

Our civic discourse is in danger! ERI footnotes the NYT! Flag burning is protected speech! & more!

Bringing you the latest free speech news (8/31/25)

Aug 30 •

Footnotes to the recent New York Times piece on FIRE

And a response to Jason Stanley’s claim that the crisis on campus for the last 10 years has been a “moral panic”

Aug 27 •

FIRE in the NYT! ‘Authoritarians in the Academy’ hits shelves! Massie strikes back! VICTORY at Texas A&M! & more!

Bringing you the latest free speech news (8/24/25)

Aug 24 •

America’s Campuses: The Next Frontline Against Authoritarianism

When China, Qatar, and even our own federal government threaten academic freedom, we're all responsible for fighting back.

Published on The Next Move • Aug 20

Introducing the First Cohort of AI x Truth-Seeking Grant Winners

Meet the 27 builders advancing open inquiry and intellectual freedom in AI

Published on Cosmos Institute • Aug 19

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