Printable one-sheet as a PDF.
This one-sheet was created for the SOPHIA of Worcester County chapter by students in the Communication Law and Ethics course at Fitchburg State University and edited by Dr. J.J. Sylvia IV. Its creation was supported by SOPHIA and the Douglas and Isabelle Crocker Center for Civic Engagement. Students included: Shannon Creedon-Axtell, Jonathan Flerra, Owen Fraga, Joshua Goggin, Matt Makris, and Ian Poyant.
This SOPHIA One-Sheet examines moral questions about the First Amendment and new developments that have amplified the power and reach of speech, especially social media. Social media platforms have been called to address harmful speech that is expressed on their platforms. This one-sheet was designed to facility conversations about the morality of speech and censorship.
SOPHIA is grateful to Dr. Sylvia, his students, and the Crocker Center for Civic Engagement at Fitchburg State University.