Registration Now Open FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition recently launched a monthly educational series featuring short, practical lessons on journalism and the First Amendment. The goal of the program — called “30 Minute Skills” — is to provide reporters and other citizens knowledge they […]
Senate Bill 39 Would Reverse Recent Court Decision, Reinstate an ‘Environment of Secrecy’ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org Note: NEFAC and other advocates followed up this testimony with a joint letter on Jan. 25 opposing an amendment to SB 39 that the groups called “problematic” and “harmful to government transparency.” […]
Governor Raimondo’s Avoidance of Journalists Deprives Public and ‘Shakes Confidence’ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is calling on Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo to resume full press briefings and allow direct questioning from journalists. The governor has not made herself available for questioning from […]
’30 Minute Skills’ to Feature Practical Lessons Taught By Expert Reporters, Attorneys and Academics FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is launching a monthly educational series featuring short, practical lessons on journalism and the First Amendment. The goal of the program — called “30 Minute […]
EXCLUSIVELY FOR NEFAC MEMBERS The New England First Amendment Coalition presents a conversation with CNN Anchor and Chief National Correspondent John King at 7 p.m. on December 14. Please note: This online presentation is available at no cost exclusively to those in NEFAC’s Sustaining Membership program. Members can register for the event here. If you’re […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition will be sponsoring two presentations during the upcoming 2020 Northeast Regional Media Literacy Conference. The November 6-7 online conference will bring together educators, researchers, librarians, activists and local journalists, among others, to share strategies on improving media literacy and […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition and Providence Community Library, Olneyville Branch, will present an panel discussion on hate speech and the First Amendment. The online presentation will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 10 and feature local perspectives on offensive speech […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org Emily Sweeney, a reporter for The Boston Globe and a member of the New England First Amendment Coalition Board of Directors, will discuss media literacy and the upcoming elections during a free online presentation later this month. Sweeney will be speaking as part of NEFAC’s […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition recently trained the Burlington (Vt.) City Council on the state’s Open Meeting Law, emphasizing the need for transparency within municipal government. “What we always encourage — whether it’s a question under the Open Meeting Law or the Public Records […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org Justin Silverman, executive director of the New England First Amendment Coalition, will lead a discussion today on the challenges facing open government during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The presentation is part of the 2020 National Freedom of Information FOI Summit. More information about the FOI […]