From Hate Speech to Fake News – What is Protected by the Constitution?

April 24 · 6:30pm

In-person

Old South Meeting House
310 Washington St
Boston, MA, 02108, US

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Summary

Learn about the history of the First Amendment, and how freedom and regulation of speech have developed through the modern age.

Learn about the history of the First Amendment, and how freedom and regulation of speech have developed through the modern age. An overview of issues on the national scale will be followed by a Massachusetts-specific focus. 

The discussion with Dipayan Ghosh will be moderated by Carol Rose, executive director of the ACLU of Massachusetts.
 
This event is free, open to the public, and handicap accessible.

This event is part of the The Constitution is For You: A Series of Conversations event series, presented by the Old South Meeting House and ACLU of Massachusetts. Join us to hear local experts discuss important issues and offer historical perspective and strategies for civic engagement. 

 

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