Public Conversations

Audience members had plenty of questions and comments for the panelists. Photo: Tanner Latham

Panelists and audience members engaged in a lively conversation about the First Amendment rights of protesters during the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, and the city's plans to maintain order and safety during the DNC. About 170 people attended the free community forum at the Mint Museum - Uptown.

Moderator: Greg Collard, WFAE News Director

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About 500 people turned out at Spirit Square for this community forum on the proposed constitutional amendment in North Carolina that would define marriage between one man and one woman as the only valid or recognized form of domestic legal union in the state. Listen to the entire discussion. Forum attendees were still arriving as Mark Rumsey introduced panelists. Panelists Frank Turek (left) and Scott Sigman with moderator WFAE's Julie Rose. In advance of the event, we solicited opinions on the proposed amendment to the state constitution.

Audience members respond to a question. Click the image to view more photos from the event. WFAE hosted a Public Conversation Tuesday at Winthrop University on this year's presidential race. Charlotte and Rock Hill-area residents spoke out on issues ranging from education and immigration to same-sex marriage. This forum was moderated by WFAE's Mike Collins and Winthrop professor Dr. Scott Huffmon.

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