Greg Lukianoff

Greg Lukianoff is president and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) and the co-author, along with Rikki Schlott, of the new book, "The Canceling of the American Mind: Cancel Culture Undermines Trust and Threatens Us All—But There Is a Solution."

4 of 5 Americans believe words can be violence. Here’s why they’re wrong

Opinion November 2

4 of 5 Americans believe words can be violence. Here’s why they’re wrong

In a disturbing new poll, my organization, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, has found that 80% of Americans agreed at least slightly that “words can be violence."

Americans need to be on FIRE for free speech

OPINION December 29

Americans need to be on FIRE for free speech

The battle for free speech has moved from college campuses to the rest of our society. Many in power abuse such freedom. That's why it is more important than ever to defend it.

How to convince your relative who believes cancel culture is a hoax

OPINION December 22, 2023

How to convince your relative who believes cancel culture is a hoax

Too many people have been led to believe that cancel culture is some sort of right wing hoax. A new book will help readers teach others about the reality of getting canceled.

Almost 1 in 10 college students threatened with punishment for their speech: study

OPINION December 5, 2023

Almost 1 in 10 college students threatened with punishment for their speech: study

FIRE's new survey shows that about 1 in 10 college students say they have been threatened with disciplinary action – or worse, actually disciplined – for their speech.