Voices for Liberty

07/07/2025

We're hosting another Community Webinar on Friday July 11th at noon.

Our featured speaker is Josh McDaniel, Assistant Clinical Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. He will present his paper on "How Religious Minorities Helped Secure Secular Rights," followed by a panel discussion and a Q&A session with participants.

This event is free and open to everyone.

Date: July 11th, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Location: Online

Register here: https://gmu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_07EiFxpQSImagLxTJNB2aQ #/registration

06/17/2025

Join us next week for a conversation on free speech and racial tolerance around the globe. Register now below, and bring your questions!

https://gmu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RIzGqffqQvaym8_lkhDjNw

06/03/2025

Our initiative director, Debi Ghate and Liberty & Law Center director, JoAnn Koob, recently spoke about the Voices for Liberty Initiative and the state of free speech on college campuses on the Higher Ed Now Podcast. Tune in below.

Thank you to ACTA - American Council of Trustees and Alumni and Bryan Paul for hosting this conversation.

Dubbed “Washington’s School for Civil Discourse,” George Mason University’s (GMU) exposes students to all legal and political viewpoints and leads them in civil, respectful debate. In this episode of Higher Ed Now, ACTA’s Bryan Paul interviews JoAnn Koob, assistant professor of law and dir...

04/23/2025

Over the last month we've hosted conversations about free speech and civil rights at:

• Arizona State University
• University of South Florida
• University of Chicago
• Columbia University
• North Carolina State University
• Elon University
• UNC Charlotte
• University of Tennessee at Knoxville
• Rochester University

Lots of interesting questions about our rights, protests, and new attacks on free speech. These conversations are more important than ever.

Thank you to all our speakers and student hosts for making it possible. Stay tuned for more events and upcoming webinars, open to the public!

03/12/2025

In February, Voices For Liberty sponsored events at the University of Toronto, Brown University, George Mason University, the University of Wyoming, and William Jewel College.

Thank you to our speakers, Nadine Strossen and Bill Mattox, for sharing your perspectives on free speech and civil rights with students. And thank you to the student organizations and professors who welcomed us and engaged in the conversation!

Creating open, honest dialogue takes all of us. Your willingness to engage, ask questions, and share your own perspectives is what makes these conversations worth having.

Stay tuned for more thought-provoking discussions this semester!

12/10/2024

📢 Voices for Liberty recently sponsored an engaging discussion at the Harvard Union Society featuring Enrique Armijo and Noah Feldman. The topic? Free Speech: Is Social Media Censorship Just?

This dynamic conversation explored diverse perspectives, fostering intellectual vitality and thought-provoking dialogue. It was a productive and impactful exchange for everyone who participated!

12/09/2024

🎙️ John Wood Jr. visited the University of Arkansas to speak with undergraduate students about free speech, civil rights, and social progress in the context of today’s political polarization on campus. The event sparked an insightful and meaningful conversation as students shared their differing views and engaged in open dialogue. It was a powerful example of free speech in action, fostering understanding and mutual respect. 🙌

12/09/2024

12/09/2024

We had an incredible symposium on November 15th, featuring fresh voices sharing groundbreaking research on how expression has shaped women’s economic freedom, self-segregated communities, and continues to influence religious minority and nonreligious rights, as well as international racial tolerance. It was a fantastic event for all who attended!

Keep an eye on the VFLI website and YouTube channel for photos and videos from this memorable day. Stay tuned! 📚✨

11/05/2024

Event Recap at Scalia Law School!

We had an inspiring event featuring David Bernstein in conversation with Debi Ghate, Initiative Director of Voices for Liberty (VFLI). They spoke to an engaged group of students about the critical role free speech plays in advancing civil rights and driving social progress. This lively discussion highlighted how free speech has empowered civil rights movements to create lasting change.

Students were thrilled to join the conversation, asking thoughtful questions that deepened the discussion and made for an impactful learning experience—exactly what Voices for Liberty is all about!

Thank you to everyone who made this event a success!