Patrolling the trolls: How journalists can cope with harassment and threats

Journalists who work largely online can expect a certain amount of harassment, especially if you happen to be a woman (http://www.psmag.com/health-and-behavior/women-arent-welcome-internet-72170). Join us for a discussion of how journalists can respond to it, how to prepare for it, and the impact it can have.

We'll be joined by:

Amanda Hess (@amandahess (https://twitter.com/amandahess)), Slate

Sarah Kessler (@sarahfkessler (https://twitter.com/sarahfkessler)), Fast Company

Zerlina Maxwell (@ZerlinaMaxwell (https://twitter.com/ZerlinaMaxwell)), ESSENCE Magazine

Jamil Smith (@jamilsmith (https://twitter.com/jamilsmith)), The New Republic

Lisa Gibbs (@lisagibbs954 (https://twitter.com/lisagibbs954)), The Associated Press

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.; the discussion will begin at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

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All weapons (including replica/imitation weapons/pepper spray/mace)

Ammunition

Explosive devices

Addictive drugs (opium, morphine, heroin, marijuana and other sedatives and hallucinogenic drugs)

Illicit drug paraphernalia

Alcoholic beverages.

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