The Right to Film the Police
By Rachel Healy Taking photographs of things that are plainly visible from public spaces is a constitutional right — and that […]
Sunshine Week Concludes, But Efforts in Massachusetts Must Continue
The following blog post is one of seven that the New England First Amendment Coalition will publish during Sunshine Week,
LePage Budget Would Throw Shadow Over Maine Dept. of Health and Human Services
The following blog post is one of seven that the New England First Amendment Coalition will publish during Sunshine Week,
Let the Sun Shine on New Hampshire Government
The following blog post is one of seven that the New England First Amendment Coalition will publish during Sunshine Week,
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When Requesting Public Records, Don’t Forget Personal Email Accounts
By Colman M. Herman With all the flap about Hillary Clinton conducting state department business using her personal email account, I
Bring Sunshine Back to Connecticut Law Enforcement
The following blog post is one of seven that the New England First Amendment Coalition will publish during Sunshine Week,
Sunshine Week in Rhode Island: Cloudy with a Chance of Stonewalls
The following blog post is one of seven that the New England First Amendment Coalition will publish during Sunshine Week,
In Vermont, Small Government Requires More Public Vigilance
The following blog post is one of seven that the New England First Amendment Coalition will publish during Sunshine Week,
Building a Stronger Democracy Through Government Transparency
The following blog post is one of seven that the New England First Amendment Coalition will publish during Sunshine Week,
Pass HB 6750 and Rescue Connecticut’s Reputation for Transparency
By Mitchell Pearlman I have been following closely the progress — or perhaps more accurately, the lack of progress —
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Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker is a Fast Learner
By Colman M. Herman During Charlie Baker’s bid for governor last year, I asked his campaign if Baker were elected
Changes to Vt. Open Meeting Law Would Be a ‘Giant Step Backward’
By Tom Kearney The Vermont Senate and House Committees on Government Operations discussed last month a proposal to change the