Fake News: Disinformation, Political Warfare and the Fate of Western Democracy
Jim Ludes, Executive Director of the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy at Salve Regina University, will speak about Fake News, Disinformation and Political Warfare. He posits that American democracy – and western democracies – are at risk. Our elections, our public debates, our social fabric-indeed every feature of free and open societies-are under sustained attack from a Russian government determined to sow discontent, encourage divisiveness, create chaos … Read More
Ludes to give “Fake News Presentation” on June 12th at Jamestown Town Hall
The Jamestown Board of Canvassers will host a “Fake News Presentation” featuring Dr. Jim Ludes, Executive Director of the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy, at Salve Regina University, on Tuesday, June 12th, 7 p.m. at the Jamestown Town Hall, 93 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown. Urban myths and gossip have populated the Internet for a number of years. Even before that, people “in the know,” those with inside information, … Read More
Executive Director, Jim Ludes participating in public history event
Myth, Memory, History and Heritage History Space, a joint program of the Newport and Rhode Island Historical Societies present an exploration for public historians. Newport, RI – On Friday, March 23, 2018 10am-12pm at Newport’s Colony House, Washington Square, Newport, RI, History Space, a joint program of the Newport and Rhode Island Historical Societies presents “Myth, Memory, History and Heritage,” a panel of public historians. The panel will be moderated … Read More