A public discussion on the state of free speech and a free press will be held at the John Seigenthaler Center, on the Vanderbilt University campus, in Nashville, Tenn.
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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
What The Future Holds for Free Speech, Free Press
Midterms will see first Native American nationwide TV coverage
A record year for the number of Native Americans running for elective office in the United States will also mean another kind of history, a broadcast first.
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Corrections Should Be Seen As Good Things, Not Weapons For Critics
To err is human — but, it would seem, corrections are not seen by many as divine.
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