Support from the Charles Koch Foundation enables national K-12 NewseumED, free speech programming.
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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
The Freedom Forum Institute Launches New National Education Initiative on Free Speech and Civil Discourse
Coming This November —The Power Shift Project’s “Workplace Integrity: Train the Trainers” Workshop
The Power Shift Project’s next workshop will be held on Nov. 14-15, 2018.
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What The Future Holds for Free Speech, Free Press
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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