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SUMMARY:The Great American Tailgate
DESCRIPTION:The Great American Tailgate\n\n\nThe Great American Tailgate is the tailgate\, reimagined! This ticketed\, outdoor event transforms a beloved American tradition into a fun and elevated summer night out.  Guests will enjoy creative\, chef-driven takes on classic tailgating fare\, alongside live music and lawn games that keep the energy high.  The Great American Tailgate is a full evening experience\, bringing together Philadelphia’s vibrant food scene\, cultural energy\, and strong sense of community. \nA One of A Kind Celebration \nGrab friends\, wear your team colors\, and take part in the American tradition of showing up together. \n\n\n\n\nVIP guests begin the evening with a private reception and exclusive tour of Assembly 2076\, followed by premier access to the full tailgate experience.  The evening supports the museum’s newest exhibition series\, The Forgotten Freedom:  Assembly at 250\, and the opening of 2076:  The Future of Assembly which explores how Americans may gather and engage fifty years into the future.\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS \n$76 General Admission \n$150 VIP \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \n5:00 – 6:00 pm VIP reception \n6:00-9:00 pm General Admission \n  \nSponsors
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/flame-forum-duplicate-1/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,After Hours,Educators,Speaker Programs
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SUMMARY:All About Assembly Speaker Series June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the Role of Assembly in the Abortion Debate\nThe All About Assembly Speaker Series continues our tradition of hosting engaging and relevant gatherings. This year\, our speaker programs will focus on our right to peaceably assemble. \nAbortion is one of the most pivotal and divisive topics of our time.  The debate over abortion often frames our political divide and it shapes our social discourse. \nThe National Liberty Museum will bring together leading voices in the Pro-Life and Pro-Choice for a one-hour\, moderated discussion. \nAmy Sohn\nAmy Sohn is the New York Times-bestselling author of twelve books\, including the novels Prospect Park West\, Motherland\, and The Actress. Her nonfiction book The Man Who Hated Women was published by Farrar\, Straus & Giroux in 2021\, following Brooklyn Bailey\, the Missing Dog\, her first children’s book\, and CBD!\, a satirical take on a classic children’s story. Her books have been published in eleven languages and distributed across five continents. \nA graduate of Brown University\, Sohn began her career as a columnist and journalist\, writing for publications including the New York Times\, Slate\, Harper’s Bazaar\, Elle\, and Playboy. She has also worked in television and film\, creating and starring in the Oxygen series Avenue Amy and writing screenplays and television pilots for HBO\, ABC\, and Fox. A longtime New York magazine contributing editor\, she is known for her sharp wit\, cultural commentary\, and acclaimed fiction and nonfiction writing.  Read Amy’s full bio here.   \nAbby Johnson\nAbby Johnson: Abby Johnson went to work for Planned Parenthood believing she would be helping women. After working her way up from volunteer to director of one of their facilities and even winning Planned Parenthood’s employee of the year award\, Abby had a surprising change of heart after witnessing a live ultrasound guided abortion procedure. It became clear in that moment that abortion did not provide the freedom she had promised so many women in those counseling rooms. Abortion only causes harm\, destruction\, and devastation. Upon that realization\, Abby left her job in the abortion industry and has been sharing her experiences ever since. Abby’s greatest blessing is her vocation of wife and mother. She lives in Texas with her husband and 8 beautiful children. Read Abby’s full bio here.   \nMark Houck\nMark Houck: A former College Football All-American\, high school teacher\, coach and counselor turned activist\, radio host\, evangelist and motivational pro-life speaker\, Mark Houck has done it all. In addition to his pro-life work\, Mark is the founder and president of The King’s Men\, a non-profit men’s ministry which promotes authentic masculinity\, fatherhood and beloved sonship. This mission has enabled Mark to travel all around the globe as a sought-after retreat leader and conference speaker. Read Mark’s full bio here.  
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/all-about-assembly-speaker-abortion-and-free-assembly/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,After Hours,Speaker Programs
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SUMMARY:All About Assembly Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:The All About Assembly Speaker Series continues our tradition of hosting engaging and relevant gatherings. This year\, our speaker programs will focus on our right to peaceably assemble. Our first evening will dive into how we gather as a community around sports. Sports broadcasting legend Joe DeCamara will moderate the discussion with sports legends Valerie Still\, Milt Thompson\, and more. Join us for an engaging and unique evening. \n  \n\nGuest Speakers\nJoe DeCamara is a Philadelphia-based sports radio personality and co-host of the morning show on Philadelphia’s top-rated sports-talk radio program. A longtime voice in the region’s sports media scene\, he previously hosted the station’s midday program and has also worked with ESPN Radio and 97.5 The Fanatic. Known for his energetic style and deep connection to Philadelphia sports\, DeCamara has become a leading figure in local sports talk. \n  \n  \n  \nValerie Still is a former professional basketball player and Camden\, New Jersey native\, widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes in University of Kentucky history. She holds the school’s all-time records in scoring and rebounding (men’s or women’s) and went on to a successful international and U.S. pro career\, including championships in the American Basketball League and a stint in the WNBA. A Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame inductee\, Still is also an author\, speaker\, and youth advocate. \n  \nMilt Thompson is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and longtime member of the Philadelphia Phillies organization. A key player on the 1993 National League championship team\, he later served as the Phillies’ hitting coach for the 2008 World Series champions. Thompson is currently a club ambassador\, focusing on community outreach and youth baseball development initiatives.
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/nlm-speaker-series-all-about-assembly/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,After Hours,Speaker Programs
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SUMMARY:Flame Forum
DESCRIPTION:Illuminating bold ideas. Sparking open dialogue. Igniting new possibilities.\nJoin us for the inaugural Flame Forum\, the culminating event of the National Liberty Museum’s Year of Free Speech Speaker Series. Many people talk about wanting to see more civil discourse\, yet we know we think differently from one another – sometimes vigorously. What keeps us connected when we disagree so deeply? \nThis unique forum features a distinguished panel: Jim Campbell (Alliance Defending Freedom)\, Robert Corn-Revere (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression)\, and Jonathan Friedman (PEN America)\, moderated by Debi Ghate (National Liberty Museum). These leaders represent organizations with very different missions and\, at times\, publicly opposing stances\, yet they share a vital commitment: upholding and protecting our First Amendment freedoms. Together\, the panel will explore what freedom of speech truly means – in action and in principle – within a pluralistic society. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness a bold\, thought-provoking dialogue among some of today’s most influential voices. \n  \nTICKETS \n$25 General Admission \n$10 National Liberty Museum Members \n$5 Students\, Teachers\, or School Faculty (w. Valid ID) \n$0 Virtual Admission (Livestream link will be emailed 1 hour prior to event) \n  \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \n5:00 pm Doors open\, with access to all NLM galleries \n6:00 pm Panel begins\, followed by Q&A with the panelists and moderator \n7:30 pm Panel and Q&A concludes \n8:00 pm Doors close \n  \nLead support for NLM’s community initiatives\, including the Free Speech Speaker Series\, by
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/flame-forum-2025/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,After Hours,Educators,Speaker Programs
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SUMMARY:Can You Say That? Cancel Culture\, Free Speech\, and the Future of Public Debate
DESCRIPTION:In an era where saying the wrong thing can spark a firestorm—or ignite a movement—what does it really mean to speak freely? Join a bold and timely conversation with Dov Davidoff (comedian and actor)\, Ernest Owens (author of The Case for Cancel Culture)\, and Rikki Schlott (co-author of The Canceling of the American Mind with Greg Lukianoff)\, moderated by Nick Gillespie (editor at large at Reason magazine and host of The Reason Interview with Nick Gillespie) as they unpack the politics\, power\, and pitfalls of cancel culture in today’s society. From the classroom to the comedy club\, this panel dives deep into the tensions between accountability and censorship\, and asks: Is cancel culture silencing voices\, or amplifying those who have gone unheard? \n  \nTICKETS \n$25 General Admission \n$10 National Liberty Museum or World Affairs Council Members \n$5 Students\, Teachers\, or School Faculty (w. Valid ID) \n  \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \n5:00 pm Doors open\, with access to all NLM galleries \n6:00 pm Panel begins\, followed by Q&A with the panelists and moderator \n7:30 pm Panel and Q&A concludes \n8:00 pm Doors close \n  \nLead support for NLM’s community initiatives\, including the Free Speech Speaker Series\, by
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/can-you-say-that/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,After Hours,Educators,Speaker Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T180000
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SUMMARY:Free Speech and the Press: Balancing Power and Responsibility
DESCRIPTION:In today’s complex media landscape\, the intersection of free speech and journalism has never been more prevalent. Join the National Liberty Museum and World Affairs Council of Philadelphia for an engaging discussion on the evolving role of the press in upholding free speech both at home and abroad while navigating challenges of misinformation\, public trust\, and accountability. Bringing together journalists\, media experts\, and free speech advocates\, the panel will explore the delicate balance between the power of the media to inform and influence and its responsibility to uphold ethical standards and truth in a world increasingly marked by polarization and political pressures. \nTICKETS \n$25 General Admission \n$10 National Liberty Museum or World Affairs Council Members \n$5 Students\, Teachers\, or School Faculty (w. Valid ID) \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \n5:30 pm Doors open\, with access to all NLM galleries including our Free Speech: Our Right\, Our Responsibility and Word Powered: Exploring Free Speech Through Art exhibitions \n6:00 pm Panel begins\, followed by Q&A with the panelists and moderator \n7:30 pm Panel and Q&A concludes \n8:00 pm Doors close \n  \nLead support for NLM’s community initiatives\, including the Free Speech Speaker Series\, by \n \nABOUT WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA \n\n\n\n\nAs the region’s largest and longest-running international nonprofit\, World Affairs opens doors between Philadelphia and the world. From powerful speaker events and international exchanges to youth education\, to professional development and curated travel programs\, this is where continents\, cultures\, and ideas connect. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/free-speech-and-the-press/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,After Hours,Educators,Speaker Programs
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SUMMARY:Voices and Votes: The State of Free Speech After the Election
DESCRIPTION:In a time when the boundaries of speech and expression are constantly tested by political\, technological\, and societal changes\, it is essential that we build our understanding of these fundamental rights and think about what’s at stake in the years to come. Join us at the National Liberty Museum as we host a panel of free speech experts to discuss the most pressing challenges and emerging threats that shape the discourse around free speech in the United States. Reflecting on recent free speech controversies and the course and results of the 2024 presidential election\, panelists will consider the future of free speech in our democracy and how we can work together to cultivate a society that values open dialogue and the exchange of diverse perspectives. \nTICKETS \n$25 General Admission \n$10 National Liberty Museum or World Affairs Council Members \n$5 Students\, Teachers\, or School Faculty (w. Valid ID) \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \n5:30 pm Doors open\, with access to all NLM galleries including our Free Speech: Our Right\, Our Responsibility exhibition \n6:00 pm Panel begins\, followed by Q&A with the panelists and moderator \n7:30 pm Panel and Q&A concludes \n8:00 pm Doors close \nPANELISTS \nSummer Lopez\, Interim Co-CEO and Chief Program Officer\, Free Expression at PEN America \nAaron Terr\, Director of Public Advocacy at FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression) \nBen Wizner\, Director of the Speech\, Privacy\, and Technology Project at the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) \n  \nMODERATOR \nMike Pesca\, host of The Gist daily news podcast \nMike Pesca is the host and creator of The Gist\, the longest running daily news podcast\, and the author of Upon Further Review: The Greatest What-Ifs In Sports History. In addition to guest-hosting NPR Programs All Things Considered and the news quiz Wait\, Wait\, Don’t Tell Me\, Mike’s work has been featured on This American Life\, Radiolab\, and Planet Money. He has frequently appeared on MSNBC\, CNN\, and The PBS Newshour\, and written for The Washington Post\, The Atlantic\, The Guardian\, GQ\, Slate\, and Baseball Prospectus. \n 
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/voices-and-votes/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,After Hours,Educators,Speaker Programs
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SUMMARY:People\, Policy and Rethinking America’s Immigration Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Online tickets to this event are sold out. Limited walk-up tickets will be available at the door. First come\, first served.\nWith 100 days until the 2024 election\, immigration remains a top priority issue for voters. Record levels of migration to the United States in recent years have taxed an immigration system left nearly broken due to decades of congressional disputes and underinvestment. Sensational news coverage and partisan discourse about the border often conflates competing concerns over the rising tide of migrants displaced by climate change\, war and poverty\, national security\, and the state of the US economy\, leaving many of us to wonder: What exactly is happening at US borders and how can we make it better? Is there a way to preserve American interests and safely migrate potential new citizens into the country?  Inspired by powerful installations in our summer exhibition In Pursuit\, this dynamic discussion brings together a cross-perspective panel of scholars and experts to delve into the complexities of immigration policy and its multifaceted impact on our society. Panelists will separate fact from fiction around key issues such as border security\, placement of refugees\, and paths to citizenship\, and offer possible solutions and suggestions for reform.  \nBefore the panel discussion\, teachers\, educators\, and school faculty are invited to a free professional development session focused on Teaching Immigration through Historical and Contemporary Perspectives\, in collaboration with Sphere Education Initiatives.  \n$25 General Admission / $10 NLM or World Affairs Council Members / $5 Students\, Teachers\, or School Faculty (w. Valid ID) \nSchedule of Events\n4:30 pm Teacher professional development session (separate registration required) \n5:30 pm Doors open for panel discussion \n6:00 pm Panel begins\, followed by Q&A with the panelists and moderator \n7:15 pm Panel and Q&A concludes\, networking reception with panelists and moderator begins \nPanelists\nDavid J. Bier\, Director of Immigration Studies at the Cato Institute \nJonathan Grode\, U.S. Practice Director at Green and Spiegel \nAnuj Gupta\, President and CEO at The Welcoming Center \nModerated by\nAndy Toy\, Policy Director at the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) \n  \nMeet the Moderator\nAndrew (Andy) Toy is the Policy Director for the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations (PACDC) whose mission is to work with CDCs to create an equitable city where every Philadelphian lives\, works\, and thrives in a neighborhood that offers an excellent quality of life. Andy previously served as the Community Development and Communications Director for SEAMAAC (Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Associations Coalition)\, whose mission is “to support and serve immigrants and refugees and other politically\, socially and economically marginalized communities as they seek to advance the condition of their lives in the United States”. Andy led the Conceptual Plan for Mifflin Square Park towards implementing a $4.2 million improvement. Andy and his team also managed the SoPhiE (South Philly East) Food Truck immigrant chef incubator that connects community through food and culture. \nBefore\, Andy was the Managing Director of the now built Chinatown Community Center Crane project\, a $77 Million mixed-use community development. Andy is recognized as a thought leader and innovator when it comes to community and economic development\, building a model Commercial Corridor Initiative at the Local Initiatives Support Corporation\, supporting minority businesses as Director of the Retail Resource Network at The Enterprise Center and before that building Philadelphia’s Brownfields Program bringing millions in new investments in job creating projects. \nAndy is currently President of the Philadelphia Committee on City Policy and on the Boards of the Union Benevolent Foundation\, the PA Downtown Center as well as an active Member of AAPIP Philadelphia and the Mayor’s Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. Andy is a founder of the Philadelphia Public School Giving Circle and United Voices for Philadelphia and was an appointee on the Philadelphia Zoning Code Commission.  In 2006 Andy was selected as one of the top 101 Connectors in Philadelphia and in 2021 selected as a PA 50 Over 50 by City & State. \nAndy holds a B.A. in Economics and a Master’s Degree in Public and Urban Policy\, both from the University of Pennsylvania.  In his spare time he likes to listen to and create music\, watch the Eagles win\, and eat and cook a variety of cuisines.
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/people-policy/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,After Hours,Educators,Speaker Programs
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SUMMARY:Teaching Immigration through Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:This immersive and interactive workshop\, in collaboration with Sphere Education Initiatives\, offers tools and resources for teachers to engage in meaningful exploration of immigration issues with their students. Investigate and discuss artwork in the Museum’s exhibition In Pursuit: Artists’ Perspectives on a Nation and engage with different perspectives and experiences of the immigration journey in the United States. Explore Sphere’s resources on immigration education\, including their Green Card Game\, an online experience that aims to educate Americans about the severe difficulties immigrants face in obtaining U.S. permanent residence. By simulating the legal immigration process with real rules and regulations\, the game highlights the time\, cost\, and unpredictable factors that make the system nearly impossible to navigate. Educators will dig into the historical and contemporary status of immigration in America and leave with a suite of resources to create a classroom environment that respects different backgrounds and perspectives and encourages informed discussions about immigration. \nThis professional development workshop is available to teachers\, school faculty\, and educators of all kinds. Following the workshop\, attendees are invited to stay for a panel discussion on People\, Policy\, and Rethinking America’s Immigration Landscape hosted at the National Liberty Museum. Tickets for the panel discussion are $5 for teachers and school faculty\, with valid ID. For more information and to register to attend\, visit the event page on our website. Separate registration is required. \nPennsylvania educators who attend the full PD session and panel discussion are eligible for 2.5 Act 48 credits. \nAbout Sphere Education Initiatives\n \nSphere Education Initiatives is a nonpartisan organization that works with grades 5-12 educators and administrators to provide them with the knowledge\, experience\, professional development\, and viewpoint diverse resources to bring difficult conversations on the most pressing issues to the classroom and equip our country’s students to engage in civil discourse. \n\n\nMeet the Instructors\nAllan Carey \nAllan Carey is the Director of Sphere Education Initiatives at the Cato Institute where he leads the organization’s efforts to engage grades 5-12 educators\, including the annual Sphere Summit\, on civic education\, civil discourse\, and the institutions of civic culture. Prior to his time at the Cato Institute\, Allan served as the Director of Education for the Charles Koch Institute\, managing the organization’s suite of educational programs for early career professionals\, led educational programming for a network of 1500 employees\, and managed the Institute’s faculty. Allan holds a BA in political science\, history\, and philosophy from Ashland University and an MA in politics from the University of Dallas. He lives in Arlington\, VA with his wife and son. \nAllison Cepis \nAllison Cepis is the Museum Educator and School Programs Associate at the National Liberty Museum. Before entering museum education\, Allison spent a decade teaching in Philadelphia schools\, earning master’s degrees in secondary education in English and literacy for all grades from Saint Joseph’s University and Rosemont College. Throughout her career\, she has created engaging ELA curricula. Allison believes that museums and historic sites should be easily accessible\, highly inclusive\, and reflective of community input. She is dedicated to using education as a form of social justice and aims to help young learners make meaningful connections to the humanities during their visits to cultural institutions.
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/teaching-immigration/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,After Hours,Educators,Speaker Programs
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SUMMARY:Art Speaks: The Power of Art in Civic Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Convening a panel of internationally acclaimed artists featured in In Pursuit: Artists’ Perspectives on a Nation\, the National Liberty Museum presents a discussion on the power of art and freedom of expression. Moderator Stephanie Sparling Williams\, Curator of American Art at the Brooklyn Museum\, will lead the discussion\, exploring the important role that art plays in liberal societies and the real tensions that emerge when artists engage in contemporary political and social movements. Hear directly from artists on how they maneuver in a challenging era of political polarization and around forces of social moderation and even censorship. Is art ever just… art? Or is the personal still political. \nPresented as part of Civic Season\, the panel discussion will be followed by a Q&A facilitated by Gen Z Civic Season Design Fellow Nsisong Udosen. \nThis event is online on Zoom. Virtual meeting information will be sent via email upon registration. \n  \nAbout Civic Season\nJuneteenth. July 4th. The 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. These celebrations are made by us – people joining together to acknowledge our past\, strengthen our present and build our future\, together. Civic Season’s goal is to reach 75 million people in the United States by 2026 – the number of Gen Z that will be voting age. In partnership with our Gen Z Civic Season Design Fellows\, hundreds of institutions and communities of all shapes and sizes are hosting events\, inviting dialogue\, and making space for “we the people” to write the next chapter of the United States. \n 
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/art-speaks/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Adults,After Hours,Educators,Speaker Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T173000
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SUMMARY:Culture Clash & Freedom of Speech: A Conversation with Nadine Strossen
DESCRIPTION:Unsure what to make of recent protests and clashes on campus? Join the National Liberty Museum and Voices for Liberty for a unique opportunity to engage with one of the leading lights for civil liberties about the essential role freedom of speech plays for college campuses and other cultural institutions. Nadine Strossen joins NLM President and CEO Alaine Arnott and a panel of student leaders for compelling conversation about urgent issues sweeping campuses\, museums\, the arts\, and more. Strossen\, former ACLU President and New York Law School professor emerita\, is a Senior Fellow with FIRE (the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression)\, and author of many books on civil liberties including 2023’s Free Speech: What Everyone Needs to Know®.  Whether you’re a student\, scholar\, or concerned citizen\, come with your questions and leave with a deeper understanding of why free speech matters for you\, campus\, and our swiftly changing society. \n5:30 pm  \nDoors open  \n6 pm  \nModerated conversation begins\, followed by audience Q&A  \n7:30 pm  \nReception with light refreshments \n8 pm  \nDoors close  \n  \nAbout Nadine Strossen \nNadine Strossen\, New York Law School Professor Emerita and Senior Fellow at FIRE (the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression)\, was national President of the American Civil Liberties Union from 1991 to 2008. An internationally acclaimed free speech scholar and advocate\, who regularly addresses diverse audiences and provides media commentary around the world\, Strossen is also the Host and Project Consultant for Free To Speak\, a 3-hour documentary film series distributed on public television in 2023. Her books about free speech include: Free Speech: What Everyone Needs to Know® (2023); HATE: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech\, Not Censorship (2018); and Defending Pornography: Free Speech\, Sex\, and the Fight for Women’s Rights (1995)\, which was republished with a new Preface in 2024 as part of the NYU Classics Series. In 2023\, Strossen received the National Coalition Against Censorship’s Judy Blume Lifetime Achievement Award for Free Speech. She serves on the Advisory Boards of several organizations that do free speech work\, including: ACLU\, Academic Freedom Alliance\, Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism (FAIR)\, Heterodox Academy\, National Coalition Against Censorship\, and the University of Austin.
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/freedom-of-speech-nadine-strossen/
LOCATION:National Liberty Museum\, 321 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,After Hours,Educators,Speaker Programs
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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence\, Elections\, and the Future of Democracy
DESCRIPTION:This event is currently sold out.\nFrom algorithmic news feeds to deep fakes\, AI is poised to transform people’s day to day engagement with politics. On a broader scale\, the role of AI in transnational election interference and surveillance has led to international controversy as nations around the world struggle to respond. Bridging the everyday and the international\, the National Liberty Museum and the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia present a panel exploring how AI might shift democratic norms and influence democratic procedures in our election year and in the realm of global politics. Convening a panel of industry\, academic\, and government professionals in AI and democratic monitoring\, we ask not just what is happening\, but what to do. \n5:30 pm \nDoors open \n6 pm \nPanel begins in Liberty Hall\, followed by Q&A with the panelists and moderator \n7:15 pm \nPanel and Q&A concludes\, networking reception with panelists and moderator begins \n8 pm \nDoors close \nBefore the panel discussion\, teachers\, educators\, and school faculty are invited to a free professional development session focused on Teaching in the Age of A.I.. For more information and to register to attend\, visit the event page on our website. Separate pre-registration is required. \n$25 General Admission / $10 Members of the National Liberty Museum or World Affairs Council / $5 Students\, Teachers\, or School Faculty (w. valid ID)
URL:https://www.libertymuseum.org/event/artificial-intelligence-elections-and-the-future-of-democracy/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Adults,Speaker Programs
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