Not only is today the start of #FreeSpeechWeek, but Oct 20th is also #CommunityMediaDay! #CommunityMedia celebrates #freedomofspeech every day by providing access to media resources to promote a diversity of voices to amplify local dialogue. 📣 www.communitymediaday.net

Happy #FreeSpeechWeek! Created in 2005 to promote the value of #freedomofspeech & #pressfreedom in democracy, this non-partisan, non-ideological event is intended to be a unifying celebration as #1A rights are shared by us all.

The Harlem Connection Radio Show connects music lovers to Harlem’s history, culture & current events. Their #FreeSpeechWeek programming begins tonight (10/17) thru Sunday (10/19) & will be available on demand next week at WBAI.org/archiv

Are we protecting speech, or protecting platforms?

Tim Love, author of "The Medium is the Mirror" will join us this Free Speech Week for a discussion on free expression and accountability in the digital age. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1117604532746/WN_YOMgGjzqRIeXnDzVzgGKiQ

Just in the nick of time (it was created 19 years ago), Free Speech Week takes place next week: October 20-26th, ‘25. This annual, non-partisan event celebrates the value of #FreedomOfSpeech & #PressFreedom in democracy. freespeechweek.org

Second, it’s worth reading this excerpt from Frederick Douglass:

First there’s this piece by David French, who devoted much of his legal career to defending the First Amendment rights of conservative writers and scholars:

This commentary offers a clear, powerful statement of why freedom of speech is at the heart of democracy and must be defended, whether the speaker is Charlie Kirk or Jimmy Kimmel, MAGA supporters or MAGA opponents.

Happy Friday, Happy #SunshineWeek! Download games like this on sunshineweek.org! Hope its a 🌞 day wherever you are!

#SunshineWeek: Do you cover higher education? Here are 5 open records to request on the education beat.

We interviewed Amy Morona, who covers higher education for Signal Ohio in partnership with @opencampus.org, on access roadblocks and advice:

Does the First Amendment apply to non-U.S. citizens? “Absolutely,” @jameeljaffer.bsky.social tells @allinwithchris.bsky.social. Watch his full response below.

It’s #SunshineWeek 2025. Join the movement to call for more open government. Follow @sunshineweek.bsky.social and the #SunshineWeek hashtag for updates on events & how to exercise your right to know. #opengovernment sunshineweek.org

Launch alert! We’re excited to introduce Secrecy Tracker, a free tool that helps you track state and federal legislation impacting your right to know.

Powered by machine learning and designed for transparency!

👉 Explore now: secrecytracker.org

#OpenGov #SecrecyTracker #BrechnerFOI

🚨 Registration is OPEN for Sunshine Fest 2025 in Washington, D.C.! 🎉 Join us March 19-20 to celebrate open government and transparency!

Don’t miss out – register today! 🔗 sunshinefest.eventbrite.com
#SunshineFest2025 #OpenGov #Transparency

🎙 The @newyorker.com reporter Parker Yesko joined us recently to discuss how FOIA requests helped uncover the long-hidden truths about the 2005 Haditha massacre by U.S. Marines of 25 Iraqi civilians.

Listen to the full conversation: freedom.press/haditha

Attn: journalism students & educators. In-person event, students only $25. Limited tickets, registration opens late Jan. See link below for more info. & tentative schedule.