"Between Project Censored and a Police State"

A special program featuring

Peter Phillips, Director

Project Censored www.projectcensored.org (confirmed) &

John Ashcroft, Attorney General

US Department of Justice (invited).

Sponsored by

Society of Professional Journalists SPJ-Hawaii,

Honolulu Community-Media Council,

Honolulu Weekly, and

Akaku: Maui Community TV.

On Friday January 3rd, the Director of Project Censored, Peter Phillips will speak regarding the need for free press under the new Homeland Security police state. Journalists along with media organizations are co-sponsoring this event to elevate the debate on censorship at this time of international conflict and domestic terror.

Public is invited to attend, no censorship allowed.

Date: Friday, January 3, 2002

Time: Registration opens at 11:30 A.M.; meeting begins at noon.

Place: Plaza Club, 900 Fort Street Mall, 20th Floor, Coronet Room.

Cost: $16 with RSVP, $18 at door (deluxe salad/dessert bar)

or

$24 with RSVP, $26 at door (full buffet)

No shows will be billed.

RSVP by December 31, 2002 to Lynette Lo Tom at 524-6441 or by e-mail to lynette@brightlightmarketing.com

Payment will be collected at the door. Cash or checks only made out to "SPJ-Hawaii." No refunds. Walk-ins welcomed. Plaza Club does not validate parking. Parking for approximately $2 is available in nearby City parking lots that are located in Harbor Tower (corner of Queen on Bethel) or the Gateway Plaza both on Bethel Street.