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April 2019
The Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Award is an annual $3,000 cash award, sponsored by The Brechner Center. The award recognizes excellence in reporting about freedom of information, access to government-held information, or the First Amendment.
April 8 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Please register by Thursday, April 4th.
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May 2019
Jodi Siegel, Executive Director, and Kirsten Anderson, Litigation Director
Southern Legal Counsel is a statewide public interest law firm based in Gainesville. We will discuss how we use the power of the law to change systems, safeguard liberties, hold governments accountable and end discrimination.
May 13th @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
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September 2019
Frank LoMonte, Director, UF Brechner Center for Freedom of Information
The Joseph L. Brechner Center for Freedom of Information is an incubator for ideas and initiatives that give the public timely and affordable access to the information necessary for informed, participatory citizenship. Dr. LoMonte’s talk will focus on open government and FOIA law.
Sept 9th @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
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October 2019
Alex Patton, political consultant and owner of Ozean Media
Oct 14th @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
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November 2019
November 11th, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
For our November luncheon, winners of this year’s Buddy Davis Speech Contest will read their entries. The topic for this year’s contest is: Possible Solutions for School Gun Violence
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Adam Friedman, founder of Voter Choice Massachusetts and John Severini, Information Technology Professional / Entrepreneur
Polling Data shows most Americans are moderate, our current plurality system is unhealthy, unsustainable, and divides us as a nation. 3rd party candidates don’t have a voice, and often play the spoiler candidate. This is not Democracy. RCV fixes both!
Dec 9th @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
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January 2020
Prof. Ann Cristiano, Frank Karel Chair in Public Interest Communications and the Director of the Center for Public Interest Communications at UF
Jan 13th @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
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February 2020
Dr. Maggie Labarta former President and Chief Executive Officer for Meridian Behavioral Healthcare
Feb 10th @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
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March 2020
Adam Playford deputy editor at the Tampa Bay Times
March 9th @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
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September 2020
Joe Little, emeritus professor of law at UF
September 14th @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
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