Greg Lukianoff

Greg Lukianoff
Lukianoff in 2015
Born1974 (age 50–51)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Education
Notable workThe Coddling of the American Mind (2018)
TitlePresident of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Spouse
Michelle LaBlanc
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(m. 2012)​
[1]
AwardsHugh M. Hefner First Amendment Award (2019)

Gregory Christopher Lukianoff[1] (/ˌluːkˈjɑːnɒf/;[2] born 1974) is an American lawyer, journalist, author and activist who serves as the president of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). He previously served as FIRE's first director of legal and public advocacy until he was appointed president in 2006.[3]

Early life and education

Lukianoff was born in Manhattan, New York City, in 1974.[4] He graduated from American University and then Stanford Law School, where he obtained a Juris Doctor (J.D.) in 2000.[5] As a law student, he focused on constitutional law and the First Amendment, and developed an interest in free speech.[6] He interned with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in California.[7]

Career

Lukianoff has published articles in the Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, The Chronicle of Higher Education, The Atlantic, Inside Higher Ed, and the New York Post. His article in The Atlantic, "The Coddling of the American Mind," discussed whether trigger warnings are harming college health.[8] He is a blogger for The Huffington Post[9] and served as a regular columnist for the Daily Journal of Los Angeles and San Francisco.[citation needed] Along with Harvey Silverglate and David A. French, Lukianoff is a co-author of FIRE's Guide to Free Speech on Campus.

He testified before the United States Congress on the state of free speech on college campuses, and he appeared in the films Brainwashing 101 and Indoctrinate U on the same topic. He has made numerous appearances on nationally syndicated news broadcasts, such as CNN and Fox News.[10]

He has also appeared on various other shows, including Stossel on more than one occasion.[11][12] Before joining FIRE, Lukianoff interned with the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California and the Organization for Aid to Refugees,[13] and was a development coordinator for the EnvironMentors Project.[14] He lives in New York City.

Lukianoff and his co-author Jonathan Haidt were awarded the Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Award in 2019 for their book The Coddling of the American Mind.[15]

He served as an executive producer for Can We Take a Joke?, a 2015 documentary about self-censorship and cultural awareness in comedy,[16] as well as a 2020 documentary about former ACLU executive director Ira Glasser called Mighty IRA.[17]

Personal life

Lukianoff married Michelle LaBlanc in 2012.[18] Their oldest son, Benjamin, was born circa 2015, followed by a second son, Maxwell, in 2017.[19]

Works

  • Lukianoff, Greg (2014). Unlearning Liberty: Campus Censorship and the End of American Debate. Encounter Books. ISBN 9781594037306.
  • Lukianoff, Greg (2014). Freedom from Speech. Encounter Books. ISBN 9781594038075.
  • Lukianoff, Greg; Haidt, Jonathan (2018). The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure. New York City: Penguin Press. ISBN 9780735224896.[20]
  • Lukianoff, Greg; Schlott, Rikki (2023). The Canceling of the American Mind: How Cancel Culture Undermines Trust, Destroys Institutions, and Threatens Us All. Simon & Schuster. ISBN 978-1668019146.

References

  1. ^ a b "Michelle LaBlanc, Gregory Lukianoff". The New York Times. October 14, 2012. p. ST20. Archived from the original on January 30, 2018. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
  2. ^ Greg Lukianoff | Free Speech | Scott Barry Kaufman
  3. ^ FIRE Names Greg Lukianoff as President, FIRE, March 23, 2006. Retrieved May 28, 2008
  4. ^ https://thebestschools.org/features/greg-lukianoff-interview/ [dead link‍]
  5. ^ "Conformity and Self-Censorship on College Campuses with Guest Greg Lukianoff". Stanford Law School. October 27, 2018. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  6. ^ "First Amendment Lawyer Greg Lukianoff Defends Freedom of Speech in Higher Education". Columbia Law School. March 19, 2013. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  7. ^ "Greg Lukianoff: President of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education". Open to Debate. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
  8. ^ "The Coddling of the American Mind" by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt, The Atlantic, September 2015
  9. ^ Articles by Greg Lukianoff in the HuffPost. Retrieved May 28, 2008
  10. ^ FIRE – Events and Media Appearances
  11. ^ Staff, FIRE (2010-12-21). "Greg Lukianoff on FOX Business Network's 'Stossel'". FIRE. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
  12. ^ Morey, Alex (2015-10-01). "Tune In! Greg on 'Stossel': 'Playing the Victim'". FIRE. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
  13. ^ "IUP Year of Free Speech Continues with Program with Greg Lukianoff". Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Retrieved 2023-01-04.
  14. ^ Beach, 1250 Bellflower Boulevard Long; California 90840 562.985.4111. "Guest Speaker Presents: The State of Free Speech on Campus – College of Liberal Arts". Retrieved 2023-01-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  15. ^ Hugh M. Hefner Foundation press release
  16. ^ "Can We Take a Joke? – SAMUEL GOLDWYN FILMS". Retrieved 2020-12-15.
  17. ^ "Mighty IRA Documentary". Retrieved 2024-11-14.
  18. ^ "Michelle LaBlanc, Gregory Lukianoff". The New York Times. 2012-10-14. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
  19. ^ "The Coddling of the American Mind - Notes". coddling. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
  20. ^ Aaronovitch, David (2018-08-18). "Review: The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt – how we raised Generation Snowflake". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2018-08-24.