Illuminating bold ideas. Sparking open dialogue. Igniting new possibilities.

Join us for the inaugural Flame Forum, the culminating event of the National Liberty Museum’s Year of Free Speech Speaker Series. Many people talk about wanting to see more civil discourse, yet we know we think differently from one another – sometimes vigorously. What keeps us connected when we disagree so deeply?

This unique forum features a distinguished panel of experts from the Alliance Defending Freedom, Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, and PEN America, moderated by Debi Ghate (National Liberty Museum). These leaders represent organizations with very different missions and, at times, publicly opposing stances, yet they share a vital commitment: upholding and protecting our First Amendment freedoms. Together, the panel will explore what freedom of speech truly means – in action and in principle – within a pluralistic society. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness a bold, thought-provoking dialogue among some of today’s most influential voices.