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To access links, see Steven Clift's blog: http://dowire.org/notes/?p=213 Post: Event - Tangled Web: Will the Internet be Free for the Press? - 31 May 2006 - DC Freedom House and the Newseum invite you to a panel discussion: Tangled Web: Will the Internet be Free for the Press? May 31, 2006 9:00 am The National Press Club First Amendment Lounge 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor, Washington, DC Featuring Matt Cooper, Time Magazine Bob Dietz, Asia Program Coordinator for the Committee to Protect Journalists James Andrew Lewis, Director of the Technology and Public Policy Program at CSIS Arch Puddington, Director of Research at Freedom House Moderated by Susan Bennett, the Newseum's Director for International Exhibits The Internet has emerged as a 21st century battleground for freedom of expression. From China to Zimbabwe to Iran, the Internet's ability to connect people and give voice to opinions is under threat from authoritarian regimes. The largest Internet companies - Google, Microsoft and Yahoo! - have also faced criticism for accepting China's restrictions on free speech. How will limits on Internet access or censorship affect the free flow of information essential to a free press? What are the prospects for the Internet's success in opening and democratizing closed societies? To RSVP, email [EMAIL PROTECTED], or call 202-747-7035. Freedom House is an independent non-governmental organization that supports the expansion of freedom in the world. Visit Freedom House on the web at http://www.freedomhouse.org . Amanda Abrams Communications Officer Freedom House 1301 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, DC 20036 (202) 747-7035 (w) *** Democracies Online Newswire - http://DoWire.Org *** To comment/for links: http://dowire.org/notes/?p=213 To network: http://groups.dowire.org Submit posts: http://dowire.org/submit Member profile for Steven: http://groups.dowire.org/main/contacts/stevenclift ----------------------------------------- Group home for Newswire - Steven Clift's blog posts by e-mail: http://groups.dowire.org/main/groups/newswire Replies go to members of Newswire - Steven Clift's blog posts by e-mail with all posts on this topic here: http://groups.dowire.org/topic/111680 For digest version or to leave Newswire - Steven Clift's blog posts by e-mail, email [email protected] with "digest on" or "unsubscribe" in the *subject*. Newswire - Steven Clift's blog posts by e-mail is hosted by Democracies Online - http://dowire.org.
