Speaker Series
FREE SPEECH: A History from Socrates to Social Media
Virtual EventFree speech around the world today is in retreat. Even in democracies, where it is hailed as the “first freedom” and a bedrock democratic value, the free speech debate is weaponized by the political left and right, as different groups aim to curtail it on college campuses, in classrooms and on digital platforms—undermining the very culture of tolerance and open mindedness on which this freedom ultimately depends.
TRUTH TELLERS: Artist Robert Shetterly’s Journey to Uphold Our Founding Ideals
Virtual EventA special virtual screening and conversation with the artist featured in the new documentary film, TRUTH TELLERS, a film that delves into the lives of courageous Americans fighting for racial justice, climate change and indigenous rights through the eyes of Robert Shetterly, a long-time activist and artist.
Brown Belongings: A Dialogue about the Politics of Color and Class
Join artist Linda Vallejo as she describes her new exhibit "Brown Belongings", which represents ten years of […]
Hong Kong: Freedom Under Attack
Currently on display at the First Amendment Museum is a copy of the last edition of […]
Brewing a Boycott Book Talk with Dr. Allyson Brantley
Allyson P. Brantley will discuss her book, Brewing a Boycott: How a Grassroots Coalition Fought Coors […]
Art as Activism: Indigenous Artists’ Responses to Nuclear Exposure
This presentation focuses on international Indigenous artists’ responses to the impacts of nuclear testing, accidents, and uranium mining on their communities and […]
Offline Repression is Replicated Online: Content Moderation and Government Repression
Jillian C. York will discuss her book, Silicon Values: The Future of Free Speech Under Surveillance Capitalism (published […]
Tales from a Maine Investigative Journalist
A Reporter for America corps member Kate Cough will share tales of her time as an investigative reporter […]
Virtual Screening: Battleground
Battleground is an intimate look at our political divide, as seen through the eyes of two […]
Why We Must Defend the Free Speech Rights of Our Enemies
In this free online talk, Nico Perrino will argue that it is essential to defend the […]