Are Bloggers Journalists? Meet One February 22 and Decide

For release: February 20, 2008
For press information, contact Gabrielle Maxey

Thaddeus Matthews

Thaddeus Matthews is a blogger (http://thadmatthews.blogspot.com) and radio personality on KWAM-990. His recent controversial posting of leaked police documents has drawn the attention of prosecutors.

The forum will explore such issues as whether bloggers should be considered journalists, and if they deserve constitutional protection.

The public is invited.

The event is sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists.