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Opinion: Joseph Sabino Mistick: Speaking freely
At a recent conference on the First Amendment, co-sponsored by Duquesne University and the Pittsburgh Foundation, national figures from politics, the media and academia engaged in civil discussions about the incivility of our political culture.
Three Penn State researchers awarded research grants by the Kaufman Foundation
The Charles E. Kaufman Foundation — a supporting organization of The Pittsburgh Foundation, which works to improve the quality of life in the Pittsburgh region — has selected three Penn State researchers to receive scientific grants: Jun Zhu, Chaoxing Liu and Joseph Cotruvo Jr.
Free speech debated as Duquesne University hosts conference on First Amendment
Experts gathered in Pittsburgh on Sunday and Monday to discuss the past, present and future of the First Amendment and issues surrounding the basic freedoms it enshrines. Hosted by Duquesne University, the Pittsburgh Foundation and Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center, the two-day conference touched on the role of the internet, artistic expression and free speech on college campuses.
In chaotic era, conference aims to amplify 1st Amendment
For two days in Pittsburgh, a national exploration of what the First Amendment means to America in 2018 dug into every corner of this notion to understand where we are, and where we’re going, in terms of the rights Americans have to express themselves.
Secrets, social media and fake news: The status of the First Amendment
Some of the country’s top journalists, legal experts and former government officials explored issues related to press freedom at the National Conference on the First Amendment at Duquesne University. Here are some voices and thoughts from the two-day event.
NYT, Washpo, PG editors discuss First Amendment, risks to journalists during Duquesne U. session
All three editors agreed that newspapers are facing regular criticism, stoked by President Donald Trump, but said readers are also recognizing the importance of a free press.
Legislature approves ending license suspensions for certain crimes in Pa.
In the final hours of the legislative session last week, lawmakers in Harrisburg overwhelmingly approved a bill that will end the practice of suspending driver’s licenses for those convicted of certain non-driving offenses. Gov. Tom Wolf is expected to sign the bill this week. Editor’s note: The article sites an op-ed by Maxwell King and Matt Smith in support of the bill.
Is social media a detriment to free speech? Experts at First Amendment conference weigh in
Experts on the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment rights did not agree Sunday on the role social media and technology have played in promoting or chilling free speech. Duquesne and The Pittsburgh Foundation presented the conference in collaboration with the National Constitution Center.
National Conference on the First Amendment opens Sunday at Duquesne University
Some of the country’s foremost legal experts, journalists and other public figures will attend the National Conference on the First Amendment at Duquesne University, co-sponsored by The Pittsburgh Foundation. The two-day conference begins Sunday and features Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Executive Editor David Shribman and columnist Tony Norman.
AlphaLab & AlphaLab Gear Demo Day unveils the tech of tomorrow. Here’s what we saw.
On Oct. 16, these entrepreneurs took over Stage AE to show off the fruits of their labor at the 2018 AlphaLab and AlphaLab Gear Demo Day. Innovation Works partnered with several local foundations to host the event, including The Pittsburgh Foundation and the BNY Mellon Foundation. Innovation Works offers accelerator and incubation programs to support small companies through every stage of their development.