The principles of free speech are increasingly beleaguered—a worrisome trend for authors, writers, and thought leaders who make their living in the public eye, their every word open to attack. Recent polls show that the public has less confidence than ever in the direction we’re headed.
In February, 69 percent of Americans believed that the country is on the wrong track on free speech, reveals a poll by FIRE, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.
The numbers give reason to be pessimistic. Only one in four Americans said that the right to free speech is “very” or “completely” secure. In disagreement, nearly one-third of Americans said that the First Amendment goes “too far”—that our First Amendment rights should be limited.
At Alembic Partners, the First Amendment is core to our values. Our authors have written prominent opinion pieces defending free speech, engaged in vigorous public debate, and stood up for the rights of people who disagree with them to speak freely.
We make the following guarantees for our clients:
- We will stand behind your work and your right to free speech.
- We will never discriminate against you because of past controversies, public statements, or political affiliations.
- We will never “out,” shame, or attack you because of your views, no matter how contentious.
- We do not speak to the press about our clients.
- We uphold confidentiality.
If you prize the values of open inquiry, consider working with us for your next book or thought leadership project. We are proud to collaborate with leaders who share these principles.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear about your story and your ideas at [email protected].
