FRANK Talk – The spread of fake news: Is there a vaccine for that? – Eager

Round Valley Public Library 179 South Main Street, Eagar, AZ, United States

Gail Rhodes, Arizona State University, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication Like a virus, fake news catches on erratically, intensely, and swiftly, and can leave the American public feeling dazed and confused. How can media producers and consumers cure the spread of this false-information outbreak? What steps are technology and media companies taking? […]

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FRANK Talk – Know Your First Amendment: What is freedom of speech, press, religion and assembly? – Chandler

Chandler Public Library-Sunset Branch 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler, AZ, United States

Gail Rhodes, Arizona State University, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication The recent uproar over NFL players taking a knee during the national anthem has sparked a nation-wide debate about free speech rights and the First Amendment. Learn how discourse around such hot-button topics can lead to misunderstanding about the First Amendment. What […]

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FRANK Talk – Water in the Southwest: Where have we been, and where are we going? – Glendale

Glendale Public Library - Foothills Library - Roadrunner Room 19055 N 57th Ave, Glendale, United States

Dr. Jennifer Richter, Arizona State University, School of Social Transformation and the School for the Future of Innovation in Society It has been said that, “Whiskey is for drinking, water is for fighting.” This is especially true of water politics in the American Southwest, a region defined by its lack of water. The massive 20th […]

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Borders, Walls, and Immigration

Douglas Public Library 560 E. 10th St., Douglas, AZ, United States

Immigration is one of the most divisive issues facing our country and our state. Who comes in and out of the U.S., and how? Do current immigration laws effectively promote national security and economic prosperity, without compromising human and civil rights? In Arizona border security and immigration policies are more than media and political talking […]

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The Spread of Fake News: Is there a vaccine for that?

Desert Broom Library 29710 N. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, AZ, United States

Like a virus, fake news catches on erratically, intensely, and swiftly, and can leave the American public feeling dazed and confused. How can media producers and consumers cure the spread of this false-information outbreak? What steps are technology and media companies taking? How can we protect ourselves and maintain a healthy dose of democratic discourse […]

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The spread of fake news: Is there a vaccine for that?

Florence Community Library 778 N. Main St., Florence, AZ, United States

Like a virus, fake news catches on erratically, intensely, and swiftly, and can leave the American public feeling dazed and confused. How can media producers and consumers cure the spread of this false-information outbreak? What steps are technology and media companies taking? How can we protect ourselves and maintain a healthy dose of democratic discourse […]

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The spread of fake news: Is there a vaccine for that?

Yuma County Library - Main Library 2951 S. 21st Dr., Yuma, AZ, United States

Like a virus, fake news catches on erratically, intensely, and swiftly, and can leave the American public feeling dazed and confused. How can media producers and consumers cure the spread of this false-information outbreak? What steps are technology and media companies taking? How can we protect ourselves and maintain a healthy dose of democratic discourse […]

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We The People: What does it mean to be a U.S. Citizen?

Pinetop-Lakeside Public Library 1595 Johnson Dr, Lakeside, AZ, United States

What does it mean to be a U.S. citizen? Few discussions directly address the question or the difference between citizens and others in the United States. What is it that makes or allows citizens to be different from others? What can or should citizens be able to do that others cannot or should not be […]

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Can We Get Along? Talking to Each Other About Controversies Now

Northwest Regional Library 16089 North Bullard Avenue, Surprise, AZ, United States

Democracy is based on hope, the hope that we might solve our problems by talking to each other. Current controversies reflect our nation’s complex history, politics and values. Our views on whether or not America has changed for the better, or for the worse, can differ sharply within our families, our friends, and co-workers. Cultural […]

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Can We Get Along? Talking to Each Other About Controversies Now

Florence Community Library 778 N. Main St., Florence, AZ, United States

Democracy is based on hope, the hope that we might solve our problems by talking to each other. Current controversies reflect our nation’s complex history, politics and values. Our views on whether or not America has changed for the better, or for the worse, can differ sharply within our families, our friends, and co-workers. Cultural […]

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