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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: #SPEECHMATTERS 2026: Preserving the Pillars of Free Expression. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Cracks continue to appear in the pillars upholding our democratic institutions including colleges and universities. Our 8th annual #SpeechMatters conference will look at challenges to the First Amendm...

Looking forward to joining Mike Hiestand, @FrankLoMonte & @margarettalev today at 11:30 a.m. for our “Press Under Pressure” panel at #SpeechMatters2026, hosted by @ucfreespeech.

Defending press freedom is essential to democracy. Join us to learn more:
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As part of the #SpeechMatters2026 virtual conference on April 8, SPLC's Mike Hiestand will participate in this important discussion on the state of press freedom on campus and across the country.

Learn more about the event here: freespeechcenter.universityofcalifornia.edu/speechmatter...