Breadcrumb Home Centers & Research Silha Center News + Events News + Events The Silha Center writes and curates news articles relating to media and ethics in journalism. Read the Bulletin Silha Center For the Study of Media Ethics and Law About the Silha Center News & Events Silha Bulletin Resources Our Director Founders & History Fellowships Questions? Contact Us Email: [email protected]Phone: 612-625-3421 111 Murphy Hall206 Church Street S.E.Minneapolis, MN 55455 Hubbard School, Silha Center // July 29, 2026 Incoming Silha Center Director Jeff Kosseff interviewed by MPR News Silha Center // January 30, 2026 Silha Center Director Condemns Federal Government Actions Targeting Journalists Jane E. Kirtley, Silha Professor of Media… Silha Center // December 1, 2025 Silha Center Director condemns attacks by law enforcement on photojournalists and reporters on Nov. 25, 2025. For release December 1, 2025The Director of the… Silha Center // November 25, 2025 Silha Professor Jane Kirtley is a signatory in amicus brief, Los Angeles Press Club v. Kristi Noem Professor Jane Kirtley was a signatory to an… Silha Center // October 24, 2025 Video of 2025 Silha Lecture Now Available The video of the 2025 Silha Lecture, "… Silha Center // July 28, 2025 Kirtley's essay part of a special project, US Democracy Under Threat. Professor Jane Kirtley's essay, "An Elusive… Silha Center // July 28, 2025 Professor Jane Kirtley publishes essay, "An Elusive Touchdown with a Political Football: Trump’s Defunding of Public Broadcasting and Radio" Professor Jane Kirtley's essay, "An Elusive… Silha Center // July 8, 2025 With Ann Telnaes and Roslyn Mazer The 40th Annual Silha Lecture, "Stop Drawing… Silha Center // July 8, 2025 2025 Silha Lecture "Stop Drawing . . . Or Else: A Cartoonist's View on Democracy's Perilous Moment" The 40th Annual Silha Lecture, "Stop Drawing… Silha Center // June 12, 2025 Volume 30 Number 2 2025 Winter/Spring: Volume 30, Number 2Below is… Silha Center // March 27, 2025 Kirtley on MPR News Professor Jane Kirtley was a guest on "MPR News"… Silha Center // March 27, 2025 Professor Jane Kirtley speaks on "MPR News," discussing current challenges to free speech Professor Jane Kirtley was a guest on "MPR News"… Silha Center // February 20, 2025 Silha Director Jane Kirtley Invited to Speak at Ditchley Foundation Event On February 18, 2025, Professor Jane Kirtley was… Silha Center // February 10, 2025 Professor Jane Kirtley Quoted in Two Variety Articles February 5 and 6, 2025 — Professor Jane Kirtley… Silha Center // October 28, 2024 Professor Jane Kirtley Is Signatory to an Amicus Brief for Energy Transfer LP v. Greenpeace International, Unicorn Riot Professor Jane Kirtley was one the signatories to… Silha Center // June 18, 2024 Professor Jane Kirtley Delivered Lecture, "Historical View of Freedom of Expression" Professor Jane Kirtley delivered a lecture on… Silha Center // March 6, 2024 The Silha Center for the Study of Media Ethics and Law Joins Media Coalition in an Amicus Brief for Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press On March 1, 2024, Judge David R. Stras of the U.S… Silha Center // November 10, 2023 Professor Jane Kirtley delivers keynote address at HSJMC-sponsored conference, "Balanced Reporting in Divisive Times" Professor Jane Kirtley delivered a keynote speech… Silha Center // August 7, 2023 Professor Jane Kirtley appears on CNN on August 7, 2023 Professor Jane Kirtley was a guest on CNN Tonight… Silha Center // May 4, 2023 Professor Jane Kirtley Speaks, Writes about Dominion v. Fox Case During the last half of April 2023, Professor… Silha Center // May 3, 2023 Professor Jane Kirtley joins in signing amicus brief in Animal Legal Defense Fund, et al. v. Reynolds Professor Jane Kirtley was one of 17… Silha Center // March 2, 2023 Professor Jane Kirtley’s article, “A missed opportunity to define limits of parody,” published by Minnesota Lawyer. Professor Jane Kirtley’s article, “A missed… Silha Center // February 28, 2023 Professor Jane Kirtley Publishes Article about Parody Case in "The Conversation" Professor Jane Kirtley’s article, “Mocking the… Silha Center // November 9, 2022 Silha Professor Jane Kirtley Is Principal Speaker and Panelist at Practising Law Institute's Communications Law in the Digital Age Conference Silha Professor Jane Kirtley was the principal… Silha Center // November 8, 2022 Silha Professor Jane Kirtley Conducts Seminar for Law Students at the Media Freedom & Information Access Clinic at Yale Law School On November 8, 2022, Silha Professor Jane Kirtley… Silha Center // September 22, 2022 Silha Professor Jane Kirtley, Together with HSJMC Senior Fellow Scott Libin, Hosts Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists On September 23, 2022, together with HSJMC Senior… Silha Center // September 20, 2022 Silha Professor Jane Kirtley Takes Part in Debate at the Media Law Resource Center's London Conference 2022 September 20, 2022 — Professor Jane Kirtley took… Silha Center // August 30, 2022 Silha Professor Jane Kirtley Files Written Comments with Minnesota Supreme Court Regarding Revision of Minnesota General Rules of Practice Silha Professor Jane Kirtley filed written… Silha Center // February 23, 2022 Silha Center director Jane Kirtley will address Minnesota’s Advisory Committee on the Rules of Criminal Procedure in public hearing February 25, 2022 On Friday, February 25, 2022, Silha Center… Silha Center // January 10, 2022 Scott Memmel Receives Top Dissertation Award as well as Teaching and Mentoring Award The Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass… Silha Center // December 6, 2021 Professor Jane Kirtley publishes an article, "How dual loyalties created an ethics problem for Chris Cuomo and CNN." An article by Professor Jane Kirtley, "How dual… Silha Center // November 22, 2021 Professor Jane Kirtley publishes an article: “Project Veritas and the mainstream media: Strange allies in the fight to protect press freedom.” An article by Professor Jane Kirtley, … Silha Center // July 20, 2021 Professor Jane Kirtley joins in signing amicus brief in United States v. Daniel Everette Hale Professor Jane Kirtley was one of 18 scholars of… Silha Center // July 20, 2021 Scott Memmel wins James R. Cleary Prize for scholarly article The UNC Center for Media Law and Policy is… Silha Center // April 19, 2021 Members of the Press Detained and Targeted with Use of Force by Law Enforcement Despite Court Order During Racial Justice Protests in April 2021 The trial of former Minneapolis Police… Silha Center // April 18, 2021 Silha Center Joins News Organizations, Press Advocacy Groups in Letter Emphasizing Importance of Press Freedom During Racial Justice Protests On April 17, 2021, the Silha Center for the Study… Silha Center // September 21, 2020 Court weighs allowing courtroom cameras in George Floyd case "A coalition of media organizations, including… Silha Center // July 31, 2020 Jane Kirtley interviewed by KSTP about cameras in courtrooms Defense, prosecutors debate cameras in courtroom… Silha Center // June 12, 2020 VIDEO: Town Hall - Covering Protests Covering Protests: First Amendment Protections… Silha Center // June 12, 2020 50+ organizations sign NFOIC-Brechner Center statement on police records transparency "The National Freedom of Information Coalition… Silha Center // June 2, 2020 List of Incidents Involving Police and Journalists During Civil Unrest in Minneapolis, MN *Updated June 3, 2020 In the days following the… Silha Center // May 19, 2020 Jane Kirtley is interviewed by Courthouse News Service Professor Jane Kirtley was interviewed by… Silha Center // April 29, 2020 VIDEO: 2020 Silha Spring Forum: What the Fact? Featuring Barbara Allen, director of the… Silha Center // April 24, 2020 Jane Kirtley files comments on the University's Draft Policy on Major Events Professor Jane Kirtley, joined by Professor… Silha Center // April 24, 2020 Cover Story: D.C. Circuit Upholds Net Neutrality Repeal But Prevents the FCC from Preempting States’ Rules, Remands Key Issues to the Agency On Oct. 1, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for… Silha Center // April 15, 2020 RADIO: Jane Kirtley discusses Trump's April 13 briefing Professor Jane Kirtley was a guest on WCCO… Silha Center // April 5, 2020 Jane Kirtley interviewed by Wired about Netflix's Tiger King Professor Jane Kirtley was interviewed by Wired… Silha Center // October 29, 2019 Headline change triggers backlash from Democrats, Republicans October 28, 2019 - Professor Jane Kirtley was… Silha Center // October 28, 2019 Video: 34th Annual Silha Lecture with Kelli Sager Silha Center // October 7, 2019 California makes ‘deepfake’ videos illegal, but law may be hard to enforce Read the story in the Guardian. Silha Center // July 25, 2019 Cover Story: Media Coalition Wins Legal Victory to Access Body Camera Video in Trial of Former Minneapolis Police Officer On April 9, 2019, Hennepin County, Minn. Fourth… Silha Center // July 22, 2019 WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Arrested on Computer Hacking Charges, Fueling Concerns Over Press Freedom On April 11, 2019, British authorities arrested… Silha Center // July 16, 2019 Professor Jane Kirtley on whether it's time for news organizations to take a stand when it comes to calling out racism. She was interviewed by WCCO Radio. Silha Center // June 20, 2019 Professor Jane Kirtley was a guest on Wisconsin Public Radio to discuss Gray T.V. Stations Playing National Anthem Daily. This week Gray Television, which has stations in… Upcoming Silha Center Events View all Center Events October 27 2026 Silha Lecture: Leita Walker
