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DESCRIPTION:Why do more than 60 million Americans believe claims that are at best 
 unsubstantiated, and at worst demonstrably false? How do we rein in the Big 
 Lie (and other disinformation) without damaging free speech protections? 
 \n\nJoin the Peninsula Peace and Justice Center for a conversation on 
 confronting the disinformation crisis with Professor DAVID SLOSS, the John 
 A. and Elizabeth H. Sutro \nProfessor of Law, Santa Clara 
 University\n\nTUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 7:00 p. m.\n\nLink to join Webinar: 
 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81570379236#success\n\nRegistration not required, 
 but RSVP greatly appreciated (and we’ll send you a timely reminder): 
 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScu8jFdsaPNqWj97Xb-vJgEhzekfst86jKijQ7hm1btT95Gsg/viewform\n\n\n“The 
 Court’s First Amendment doctrine, combined with modern communications 
 technology, has fostered the development of a media environment in which 
 tens of millions of Americans inhabit echo chambers that are flooded with 
 misinformation. That distorted media ecosystem led, almost inexorably, to 
 an insurrection at the Capitol on January 6, which left a stain on American 
 democracy. To preserve our system of democratic self-government, Congress 
 should pass legislation to regulate the spread of false and misleading 
 information. However, unless the Court modifies its First Amendment 
 doctrine, there is a substantial risk that the Supreme Court will 
 invalidate legislation that clearly serves the public interest.”\n\n“A 
 CBS News poll in December 2020 found that 82 percent of Trump’s 
 supporters believed that Biden’s victory was illegitimate and tainted by 
 fraud. Why did more than 60 million Americans believe claims that were at 
 best unsubstantiated, and at worst demonstrably false? The short answer is 
 that roughly thirty percent of Americans receive most of their news and 
 information from sources that are part of a “right-wing media 
 ecosystem” that consistently disseminates ‘disinformation, lies, and 
 half-truths.’”(Excerpted from Prof. Sloss’s blog, Riot in the 
 Capitol: Blame the Supreme Court.) \n\n\nABOUT: Professor David Sloss, 
 School of Law at Santa Clara University \n\nProfessor David Sloss has 
 written a proposed federal statute that is designed to reduce the 
 electronic amplification of lies and misinformation. The First Amendment 
 imposes significant constraints, but Congress can enact legislation that is 
 constitutionally valid and that could significantly reduce the harm caused 
 by electronic amplification of misinformation related to elections and 
 public health.\n\nDavid Sloss is an internationally renowned scholar who 
 has published three books and a few dozen book chapters and law review 
 articles. His scholarship focuses on the relationship between domestic law 
 and international affairs. His work in this area is informed by a decade of 
 experience in the federal government, where he helped draft and negotiate 
 several major international treaties. Professor Sloss is currently writing 
 a book on information warfare and social media.\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2021/10/09/18845548.php
SUMMARY:Confronting Disinformation w/ Prof. David Sloss of Santa Clara Univesity School of Law
LOCATION:Free Zoom Webinar
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2021/10/09/18845548.php
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