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by fieryscribe 1499 days ago
I'm not sure why you're implying that FIRE "despises" speech; perhaps you see them as conservative. That said, here's are some recent situations in which FIRE has taken the side of what would be under the general progressive/liberal umbrella:

* https://www.thefire.org/cases/new-york-university-administra...

* https://www.thefire.org/cases/catholic-university-of-america...

* https://www.thefire.org/cases/suny-brockport-event-featuring...

There are more, for sure, but hopefully this points you in the right direction.

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You should re-read the comment you are replying to. You misunderstood.
I'm not sure what you're suggesting. This is the comment:

> FIRE has done way more for campus free speech issues this last decade or two ...

> You mean conservative speech? Or has FIRE actually defended speech they despised, like the ACLU used to?

It seems to imply that FIRE has done way more for conservative campus free speech issues. I supplied examples of times when FIRE supported non-conservative campus free speech. I'm not quite clear how else to read that comment, but would love your take.

> You should re-read the comment you are replying to. You misunderstood.

It's not obvious to what you're referring. Can you explain?