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Free Speech in an Era of Digital Platforms

DATE: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 

TIME: 10:00-11:00 AM EST

LOCATION: Online. Free 

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In this seminar, we consider the scope of rights granted to Americans by the First Amendment and examine both the benefits and drawbacks of free speech in the era of digital platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. Participants will understand why disinformation and hate speech are protected by the First Amendment and consider why disagreement is not an infringement of free speech. Learn more about how digital platforms are reshaping people's ideas about the scope and limitations of freedom of expression, and discuss approaches to regulating harmful content including de-platforming, content moderation, and cancel culture. 

Let's discuss: Who's responsible for quality of digital content? What are the civic responsibilities of media creators, consumers, and the digital platforms we use for information, entertainment, and social relationships? 

Presenter: Catherine Morris, Media Education Lab

Civic Learning Week

Rhode Island Civic Learning Coalition

   

 

 

This year's theme is “Civic Learning for a Strong Democracy.” The event seeks to highlight the importance of civic education in sustaining and strengthening constitutional democracy in the United States. By showcasing the civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions that provide the foundation for an informed and engaged populace, RI Civic Learning Week aims to further energize the movement for renewed civic education across Rhode Island and the nation.