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FIRE's and My Amicus Brief on Connecticut's "Racial Ridicule" Law

FIRE has the details, though you can also read the full brief (written by FIRE's Adam Steinbaugh and me, with many thanks to our excellent local counsel Zachary Phillipps of Wofsey Rosen Kewskin & Kuriansky, LLP). I've been writing about this law since 2010, so I'm especially pleased to have…

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MLS announces 2023 schedule

The Fire will start the season on Saturday March 4 at Soldier Field against New York City FC.

Chicago Sun-Times

Which 2022 Fire players could appear in the 2026 World Cup?

There are a handful of candidates to represent their country when the tournament comes to North America in four years.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Former Fire star Zach Thornton back with team, coaching goalkeepers

Hired Monday as the Fire’s goalkeeper coach to replace Adin Brown after his departure to San Jose, Thornton set the standard for the franchise’s netminders during his playing career.

Chicago Sun-Times

Griffin heroics keep Bendigo top of WNBL

Red-hot Bendigo remain unbeaten after a masterclass from Kelsey Griffin, Sydney have broken their duck and Melbourne have jumped to second spot in the WNBL.

AAP

Kirsten leaves Welsh Fire after winless 2022

London (AFP) - Gary Kirsten has left his position as coach of the Welsh Fire after two unsuccessful seasons in charge of the Hundred franchise, it was announced Thursday.

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New York Forces Websites To Monitor 'Hateful' Speech. A New Lawsuit Says This Violates the First Amendment.

"The state of New York can't turn bloggers into Big Brother, but it's trying to do just that," said FIRE attorney Daniel Ortner.

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Fire winger Chris Mueller looking to get back into USMNT contention

To resume his climb, Mueller needs to have a strong 2023 season with the Fire.

Chicago Sun-Times

Volokh v. N.Y. A.G.: "New York Can't Target Protected Online Speech by Calling It 'Hateful Conduct'"

From the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression: Today, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression sued New York Attorney General Letitia James, challenging a new state law that forces websites and apps to address online speech that someone, somewhere finds humiliating or vilifying. The law is titled "Social media…

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Lopez wants Ethics Board, IG to investigate Fire owner’s $25K contribution to Lightfoot

Ald. Ray Lopez said he believes the contribution from billionaire Joe Mansueto, founder of Morningstar, Inc., “represents a gross & familiar abuse of power and, at minimum, a potential violation” of the city’s ethics ordinance.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ezra Hendrickson passes chemistry test in first year with Fire

Hendrickson is confident in the culture he instilled during the 2022 season.

Chicago Sun-Times

More transparency is needed on soccer facility plan

Chicago housing officials have yet to disclose key details of the plan to lease valuable land to the Chicago Fire for a soccer practice facility, according to a new ProPublica report.

Chicago Sun-Times

USA's "phenomenal" talent tipped to shine at World Cup after Mikel Arteta praise

USMNT goalkeeper Matt Turner, who moved to Arsenal from the Chicago Fire in the summer, has been tipped to impress for his country at the World Cup as he waits for his Premier League debut

Daily Mirror

Fire defender Wyatt Omsberg ‘hungry for more’ after 2022 season cut short

After spending his career mostly as a backup, Omsberg took advantage of his chance to start. In an instant, however, Omsberg’s 14th game of the year turned into his last.

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World Cup Watch: A guide to local bars with strong international soccer reputations

With the World Cup opening play this weekend, Chicago’s deeply rooted international soccer culture will be on full display for the next four weeks at a handful of pubs that have earned a city-wide reputation as go-to joints for the world’s most popular sport.

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Court Blocks Florida Stop WOKE Act's Limits on What and How Public University Professor Can Teach

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression reports: Today a federal court halted enforcement of key parts of Florida's "Stop WOKE Act" in the state's public universities, declaring that the law violates the First Amendment rights of students and faculty. The court ruled that the "positively dystopian" act "officially bans…

Chicago Sun-Times

Fire defender Carlos Teran and the art of the long throw-in

Teran’s arm strength gives opponents something to think about, and provides the Fire with scoring chances they might not get otherwise.

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A Michigan Mayor Tried To Stop Constituents From Criticizing Her. Now, They're Suing.

Monique Owens shouted over critical speakers at a September city council meeting, claiming it was her "First Amendment right."

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Nicholson leads Townsville to big WNBL win

The Townsville Fire have kicked off their WNBL season with a 36-point victory behind 35 points from Lauren Nicholson and 14 assists from Stephanie Reid

Chicago Sun-Times

Xherdan Shaqiri focused on soccer, not politics, as World Cup approaches

For some, the upcoming tournament is another example of sportswashing, with concerns about the treatment of migrant laborers, the LGBT community and women.

Newcastle Herald

McSpadden fit and firing ahead of seventh WNBL season

"I feel the fittest I've ever been, which is always good heading into a season. I don't really have any injuries or niggles going on."

Reason

This Professor Was Fired for Her Political Speech. Now, She's Getting Her Job Back.

Collin College fired Suzanne Jones in 2021, after she voiced support for union activity and the removal of Confederate monuments.

The Texas Tribune

Collin College professor reinstated at school in free speech lawsuit settlement

Suzanne Jones is the second professor to settle with the North Texas college over accusations that the school fired her over protected speech in which administrators disagreed.

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Collin College Prof Reinstated; Had Been Fired for Advocacy of Union + of Removing Confederate Monuments

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression reports (for more, read Judge Amos Mazzant's August 25 decision denying the college's motion to summary judgment, Jones v. Collin College): Today, administrators at Collin College agreed to a settlement that includes reinstating education professor Suzanne Jones, fired by the institution last year…

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Harvey Silverglate, Co-Founder of FIRE (and Former Director of ACLU-Mass), for Harvard Board of Overseers

Harvey Silverglate, a noted civil rights and criminal defense lawyer, is running for the Harvard Board of Overseers, on a platform of free speech and encouraging debate and viewpoint diversity. Harvey is the co-founder of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (which was recently broadened to be the Foundation…

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