“Fake News” has become a popular term to denounce journalism, especially since the 2016 elections. Earlier this year, the SF Press Club addressed the topic with a panel discussion at our High School Bootcamp. The California Press Foundation will also be holding a panel discussion on Fake News and The First Amendment at their 140th Winter Meeting in San Francisco on November 30th. The event is also hosted by the First Amendment Coalition.
According to the FAC website,

The term “fake news” burst on to the scene during the 2016 election and appears to have earned a permanent spot in the journalistic and political lexicon. But what does it actually mean? Journalists, social media outlets, politicians and news consumers can’t seem to agree on what the term encompasses, much less what its impact and potential remedies are. Do tech companies bear responsibility for containing it, and can they do so without bias or improper censorship? What is the role of the traditional press?

The event will start at 4pm at the Marine’s Memorial Club & Hotel, 609 Sutter St., San Francisco.
For more information and to RSVP, click here.