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Freedom of Speech with David Goldberger

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2025-01-21 18:30:00 2025-01-21 19:30:00 America/Chicago Freedom of Speech with David Goldberger What is "free speech" and why is it important? Why did a Jewish lawyer defend the rights of Nazis to march in Skokie in the Supreme Court case that put Skokie on the map? Skokie Public Library - Zoom Event

Tuesday, January 21
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-21 18:30:00 2025-01-21 19:30:00 America/Chicago Freedom of Speech with David Goldberger What is "free speech" and why is it important? Why did a Jewish lawyer defend the rights of Nazis to march in Skokie in the Supreme Court case that put Skokie on the map? Skokie Public Library - Zoom Event

What is "free speech" and why is it important? Why did a Jewish lawyer defend the rights of Nazis to march in Skokie in the Supreme Court case that put Skokie on the map?

Learn about the "Skokie case" and the uses and limits of our First Amendment from David Goldberger, the former ACLU attorney who represented a group of Chicago-area Nazis who sought to hold a demonstration in downtown Skokie in 1977.

Understand censorship and the role of protests in civic life. Bring your questions!

You will receive the Zoom link in your confirmation email. If you have questions about this event after registration has closed, please email the events team or call the library at 847-673-7774.

Teen participants will earn service hours. Find more opportunities to earn service hours by exploring free speech rights through Teens in Action.

Fill out this contact form to be added to our list of interested teen volunteers and be one of the first to know about volunteer opportunities. Email the teen team if you have any questions.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentation |

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