Jonathan Turley

Jonathan Turley, a law professor, columnist, television analyst and litigator, holds the Shapiro Chair for Public Interest Law at George Washington University Law School. He has served as counsel in some of the most notable cases in the last two decades, including representing members of Congress, judges and the workers at the secret facility Area 51. Turley was ranked as 38th in the top 100 most cited “public intellectuals” in a study by Judge Richard Posner. His bestselling book is "The Indispensible Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage."

Freedoms Under Fire

In this session, authors Amanda Becker, David Daley and Jonathan Turley will discuss some of the First Amendment freedoms that are now under fire. Voting rights, abortion access, and threats to free speech should give them plenty to talk about.

Student Union Gallagher Theater (Seats 337)  
Sat, Mar 15, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Current Issues / Politics / Social Science
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - UA Campus Store Tent (on Mall) (following presentation)  

Panelists: Amanda Becker, David Daley, Jonathan Turley
Moderator: David Sadker

Divided We Stand

Whether we're discussing political party affiliation, ideological beliefs or how First Amendment freedoms are practiced, it's clear there are wide divisions in American society. These authors approach these issues from very diverse points of view.

Student Union Gallagher Theater (Seats 337)  
Sun, Mar 16, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Current Issues / Politics / Social Science
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - UA Campus Store Tent (on Mall) (following presentation)  

Panelists: Amanda Becker, Joe Conason, Jonathan Turley
Moderator: Thomas Miller

Book:

The Indispensable Right

Free Speech in an Age of Rage
Current Issues / Politics / Social Science
Simon and Schuster
June 2024
ISBN 9781668047040
432 pages