Ashland, OH – The Ashbrook Center is pleased to announce that Fox News contributor and renowned legal scholar Jonathan Turley will be the featured speaker at an upcoming luncheon event, part of the Ashbrook Center’s Major Issue Lecture Series. Turley, a distinguished professor of law at The George Washington University, will speak on “The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage”, based on his critically acclaimed new book of the same name.
The event will be held on Wednesday, October 23rd at 12:00 noon.
Turley will address the rising threats to free speech in contemporary society and the shifting landscape of public discourse and explain how the fundamental human right to free speech is under attack in ways that go beyond politics—noting deeper issues of trust, societal values, and our nation’s historical commitment to open expression. He will explore these challenges through a legal and constitutional lens, offering compelling insights on the urgency of protecting free speech in an increasingly polarized world.
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a moderated Q&A on this timely and critical issue. The Ashbrook Center is honored to welcome such an esteemed speaker to illuminate the path forward in protecting one of America's most foundational rights.
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Event Details
When: October 23, 2024 Time: 12 Noon
Where: John C. Myers Convocation Center, 638 Jefferson St, Ashland, OH 44805
Cost: $25 per person (complimentary media tickets available upon request)
About Jonathan Turley: Jonathan Turley is one of the most prominent legal scholars in the United States, with a career spanning constitutional law, civil liberties, and public policy. He has testified before Congress on numerous occasions and is frequently featured in national media for his expert commentary on constitutional issues. His latest book, The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage, has been widely praised for its in-depth analysis of free speech issues in today’s divisive political climate.
About the Ashbrook Center: The mission of the Ashbrook Center is to strengthen constitutional self government by educating our fellow Americans—students, teachers, and citizens—in the history and Founding principles of our country and the habits of reflection and choice necessary to perpetuate our republic. Through its Major Issue Lecture Series, the Ashbrook Center brings influential public figures to discuss key issues facing the nation, providing a forum for open dialogue and informed debate.