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Feb 17

6:00 - 7:30 PM

Freedom of Speech: A Right Under Fire

Panel discussion moderated by former Manatee County Democratic Party Chair.
Panelists are: Dr. Keith Fitzgerald, Retired Political Science Dept., New College
George Thurlow, Esq., Rahdert & Mortimer, PLLC
TyLisa Johnson, Director of Audience Engagement, Poynter Institute

Panelists will discuss how the constitutional right to freedom of speech has been curtailed within the areas of academia, the law and courts and the media.

Doors open at 5:30 PM