FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition recently joined an amicus curiae brief in a federal bankruptcy case that could expose former Gawker reporters to personal liability and, in the words of amici, “send a chilling message to journalists everywhere.” The bankruptcy petition was filed after a […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is pleased to announce several new additions and the return of Naomi Schalit to its Board of Directors. Schalit, co-founder and senior reporter for the Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting, left the board earlier this year but now returns to the coalition. “We’re […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is deeply troubled by President-Elect Donald Trump’s recent statement calling for the imprisonment or loss of citizenship of those who burn the American flag. While Trump’s comments may reflect the feelings of many citizens, they perpetuate a dangerous misunderstanding […]
Our freedom to learn about our leaders and to speak about what matters most is always at risk. The New England First Amendment Coalition is celebrating 10 years of protecting those freedoms and helping to hold our government accountable. Help us now prepare for another decade of advocacy. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is seeking applications for its 2017 Antonia Orfield Citizenship Award. The award is given to an individual from one of the six New England states who has fought for information crucial to the public’s understanding of its community or what its government […]
Dear Friend of the First Amendment, The New England First Amendment Coalition, a leading voice in the region for the protection of press freedoms and access to public records, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Please join us in celebrating this decade of advocacy by making a tax-deductible donation and helping us pursue our vital […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is seeking applications for its 2017 Michael Donoghue Freedom of Information Award. The FOI Award is given each year to a New England journalist or team of journalists for a body of work from the previous calendar year that protects or advances the […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org Media rights champion Margaret Sullivan, the media columnist for the Washington Post, will receive the New England First Amendment Coalition‘s 2017 Stephen Hamblett First Amendment Award, given each year to an individual who has promoted, defended or advocated for the First Amendment throughout his or her career. […]
The New England First Amendment Coalition recently presented a panel discussion on the latest legal and ethical issues within local newsrooms. The program occurred during the New England Newspaper & Press Association‘s fall conference. The video is now available to view for free with a $10 suggested donation. Presenters on the Oct. 6 panel were Peter Caruso, Sr., an Andover-based […]
Sixth Annual New England First Amendment Institute Featured Bill Keller of The Marshall Project, Syracuse University’s Jodi Upton, Gene Policinski of the Newseum FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The sixth annual New England First Amendment Institute concluded Tuesday, bringing to a close three days of investigative journalism workshops, discussions and lectures. The […]