The Department of Communication, Journalism and Media will sponsor a panel discussion, "Disinformation, Censorship and 'Actual Malice': Testing the Limits of the 1st Amendment," on Thursday, March 24, from 5-6:30 p.m. in Compton Hall, Room 107A. The discussion will also be viewable on Zoom.
Moderator:
Dr. Timothy Thompson, chairperson, Communication, Journalism & Media
Presenters:
Dr. R. James Wertz, associate professor, Communication, Journalism & Media
"Disinformation in an Age of Despair"
Mr. Dennis Williams, ’93, M ’18, director, Student Support Services TRIO at Gannon University
"Censorship & Critical Race Theory"
Dr. James D. Fisher, professor, History, Politics, Languages and Cultures
"Libel Law: A Shield or Sword in the Hands of the Powerful?"
Dr. Cynthia Legin-Bucell, licensed psychologist and professor emeritus, Psychology
"Council on National Policy (CNP): Taking America Back or Taking America Down?"
Discussant:
Dr. Andrew R. Smith, professor, Communication, Journalism & Media
