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The First Amendment Under Stress

Sean Crawford, Tim Franklin, and Don Craven at the UIS Student Union Ballroom stage discussing the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Randy Eccles
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(L-R) Sean Crawford, Tim Franklin, and Don Craven at the UIS Student Union Ballroom stage discussing the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

NPR Illinois and the UIS Center for State Policy and Leadership present a panel discussion on how news media, the press, are under multiple threats to their independence.

Panelists:

  • Tim Franklin, Professor and John M. Mutz Chair in Local News, Northwestern
  • Don Craven, Attorney, Craven & Craven, P.C.

Moderator:

  • Sean Crawford, Managing Editor, NPR Illinois

Transcript to post soon.

Randy Eccles is thrilled to be talking with community members and joining them in becoming informed citizenry. Please reach out at randy.eccles@nprillinois.org.
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