Free speech can take many forms, including social media engagement, comedy, investigative journalism, civil disobedience and more. The First Amendment protections that safeguard freedom of expression are essential for an open and productive society, but political polarization, changing cultural norms and technological innovations have affected how we exercise this fundamental right.
On Tuesday, June 19, The Washington Post brought together journalists, technology experts, scholars and other thought leaders to explore the challenges and opportunities created by robust free speech guarantees in a diverse and modern democracy. Topics included net neutrality, political satire and the state of intellectual freedom in America.
This was the second annual “Free to State” program, part of a series of events The Post is producing in partnership with the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
Panel 4: What The End of Net Neutrality Means for Online Speech
Experts debate what effect the repeal of net neutrality rules will have on access to and freedom of expression on the Internet.
* (Moderator) Brian Fung, The Washington Post
* Michael O’Rielly, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission
* Sen. Edward Markey (D-Mass.), Member, U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
* Jonathan Spalter, President and CEO, United States Telecom Association
* Robert Atkinson, President, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation
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