Why Princeton Still Needs an Independent Voice for Free Speech
At Princetonians for Free Speech, doing this work the right way has never been simple. True nonpartisanship is costly. But it’s also essential.
The cost of being genuinely nonpartisan
At PFS, there is no such thing as free speech for some but not for others. We are committed to defending the widest possible freedom of speech for everyone. We try hard to uphold our core principles of nonpartisanship and viewpoint diversity. We count a wide range among our ranks: our board consists of all political persuasions and ideologies; and our friends and advisors are national leaders in objective campus free speech advocacy.
Why Princeton needs an independent voice
Princeton’s own policies promise robust free expression, but the lived reality on campus frequently falls short.
That is where PFS comes in. PFS stands as the only independent organization of alumni and friends dedicated to holding Princeton University accountable on free speech, academic freedom, and viewpoint diversity.
Why your support is crucial now
Princeton should be a place where ideas battle it out and people remain individuals—not group identities with approved talking points. Princeton thrives only when faculty and students are free to ask hard questions, follow evidence wherever it leads, and argue vigorously. Preserving that environment requires a persistent, independent presence pushing back. That’s PFS.
Your support keeps Princeton a place where ideas can truly compete.