In this event co-sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists Northern California (SPJNC) and the San Francisco Press Club, experts from the Electronic Frontier Foundation, First Amendment Coalition, SPJNC’s Freedom of Information Committee, along with leading local journalists explored issues including:
- How will the enduring impact of the President-elect’s rhetoric, such as the "enemy of the people" and “fake news” narratives impact public trust and safety?
- How should journalists prepare to meet escalating legal threats including defamation suits, such as Trump’s recent settlement with ABC News.
- How will journalists address the rise of digital harassment, government surveillance, and hacking targeting the press, as well as challenges in securing public records and maintaining transparency.
KALW Executive Producer Ben Trefny spoke about these topics and created space for community conversation with these panelists:
David Greene — Civil Liberties Director and Senior Staff Attorney for the Electronic Frontier Foundation
Ginny LaRoe — Advocacy Director for the First Amendment Coalition
Thomas Peele — Co-chair of the Freedom of Information Committee of the Northern California Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists
