First Amendment
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A new approach to regulating speech on social media: Treating users as workers
“Social Network as Work,” by Francesca Procaccini, sets a novel paradigm for regulating speech on social media by equating the use with labor. Read MoreJul 2, 2024
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Vanderbilt, Freedom Forum expand relationship; John Seigenthaler Center to be home of Dialogue Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt University and the Freedom Forum will expand their longstanding relationship, and the John Seigenthaler Center on the university’s campus will serve as the physical home of the Dialogue Vanderbilt initiative—including The Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy, The Future of Free Speech Project and the Open Dialogue Visiting Fellows Program. Read MoreOct 2, 2023
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Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy hosts ‘Lunch and Learn: Free Speech and the First Amendment’ Oct. 17
As a part of Free Speech Week, the Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy is hosting a Lunch and Learn to expand the dialogue of learning outside the classroom setting. The discussion will explore First Amendment issues here in Tennessee with American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee Director Kathy Sinback. Read MoreSep 29, 2023
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Dialogue Vanderbilt will advance civil discourse, bolster commitment to free expression
In a reaffirmation of its commitment to free expression, Vanderbilt University today launched Dialogue Vanderbilt. The initiative aims to provide a range of programs to students, faculty and the broader community to promote civil discourse and better understand and address political polarization. Read MoreAug 23, 2023
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Vanderbilt professors available to talk about upcoming Supreme Court decisions
The U.S. Supreme Court will make decisions on a number of hotly debated cases this term, and a diverse group of Vanderbilt University experts is available to give their opinions about those cases. Read MoreMar 21, 2012
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John Seigenthaler: 220th anniversary of the Bill of Rights
Watch video of John Seigenthaler of the First Amendment Center at Vanderbilt speaking during a celebration of the 220th anniversary of the Bill of Rights. Seigenthaler, founder of the First Amendment Center and chairman emeritus at The Tennessean, spoke Nov. 28. The Bill of Rights was ratified on Dec. 15,… Read MoreNov 29, 2011
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Wikipedia, WikiLeaks and Wiccans: Historical Accuracy Online
John Seigenthaler will discuss the importance of historical accuracy online during a 3 p.m. lecture Oct. 21 at Vanderbilt’s Central Library. The founder of the First Amendment Center was a victim of misinformation on Wikipedia, a popular and free online encyclopedia. Read MoreOct 14, 2011
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Vanderbilt professors available to talk about upcoming Supreme Court decisions
The U.S. Supreme Court will make decisions on a number of hotly debated cases this term, and a diverse group of Vanderbilt University experts is available to give their opinions about those cases. Read MoreOct 12, 2011