Happy Dog Takes On The State of Free Speech

The national debate over the state of free speech continues to intensify. With the assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah and the subsequent suspension of comedian Jimmy Kimmel over remarks regarding Kirk's death, recent events have reinforced a deep divide among Americans.

According to the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, there has been a continued decline in support for free speech, particularly among all students, and students of every political persuasion show a deep unwillingness to encounter controversial ideas. Meanwhile, Kimmel's suspension has drawn attention to the government's growing pressure on the media and private companies, and raises questions about what constitutes direct interference with First Amendment rights.

Is free speech under attack? Or is the public's definition shifting? And what can we take stock of from current events, as well as long-term trends in this nation and our ability to exercise our First Amendment rights?

Join the City Club at the Happy Dog as Signal Cleveland's Nick Castele leads a discussion with Andy Geronimo at Case Western's First Amendment Clinic, and Peter Koritansky with CSU's Center for Civics, Culture, and Society.

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