Event Details:
In partnership with the First Amendment Center, Oklahoma Christian University’s Communication Program will host a panel discussion on free speech in social media Nov. 9 from 1:30-2 p.m. in Judd Theater. The event is free and open to the public. The hybrid event will feature in-person panelists and panelists attending via Zoom. For OC students, the event is kudos-approved for Ethos credit. For questions, call OC Associate Professor of Communication Dr. Josh Watson at 405-425-5527 or email at joshua.watson@oc.edu.
Panelists
Dr. Jeremy Lipschultz
Peter Kiewit Distinguished Professor of Communication at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and author of the book “Social Media Law and Ethics”
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Texas Sen. Bryan Hughes
Author of the Texas House Bill 20, which prevents social media companies from banning Texans over posted political viewpoints.
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Dr. Philip Patterson
Distinguished OC professor of communication and author of the book “Media Ethics: Issues and Cases”.
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Okla. Rep.
Kevin West
Represents Oklahoma’s 54th District and proposed a bill similar to Rep. Hughes’ in OK this year.
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