Defending the First Amendment: Journalism on the Front Lines on Campus and Beyond

What role does journalism play in safeguarding democracy? How are today’s reporters navigating an
ever-changing media landscape? Step into the world of modern journalism as our distinguished panel
shares firsthand accounts from the field and how to navigate today’s political environment. Join Professor
Lucy Dalglish's Journalism Law and Ethics class for a compelling conversation between a First
Amendment expert and journalists on campus and off as we explore pressing issues, with a focus on the
emerging challenges to defending press freedom.

A UMD First Book Event Featuring Freedom Forum, Co-sponsored by the Maryland Democracy Initiative and the Philip Merrill College of Journalism