The Freedom Forum Institute and the Newseum have joined Reporters Without Borders in a campaign to encourage voters to ask their congressional candidates where they stand on press freedom.
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Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference
Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 conference.
The conference promotes the vital role of the First Amendment as a cornerstone of democracy and inspires students to pursue journalism careers.
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Power Shift Project
An initiative promoting workplace integrity on behalf of women in the news industry
The project’s goal is to create workplaces free of harassment, discrimination and incivility, and full of opportunity, especially for those who have traditionally been denied it.
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Seigenthaler-Sutherland Cup
National First Amendment Moot Court Competition
Washington, D.C., March 22-23, 2019
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Chips Quinn Scholars Summer 2019 Program
Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 program.
Applications should be submitted by Oct. 15, 2018.
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The 2018 State of the First Amendment
Survey Reveals Americans Consider Fake News More Objectionable Than Hate Speech on Social Media
Every year the First Amendment Center of the Freedom Forum Institute surveys American views on freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition, and collects sample opinions on contemporary First Amendment issues.Read the full report
#DefendPressFreedom campaign launched ahead of midterm elections
Freedom Forum Institute Fellow in Women’s Leadership Receives Award from ASNE
The American Society of News Editors honored Jill Geisler, Freedom Forum Institute Fellow in Women’s Leadership, with the President’s Recognition award for outstanding leadership in journalism.
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Power Shift Project Graduates Its Second Class of Trainers
The Freedom Forum Institute’s Power Shift Project graduated its second class of trainers who received certification to teach a “Workplace Integrity” curriculum.
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