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NEFAC to Lead First Amendment Workshop for Indo-Pacific, Central Asian Diplomats

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition will present to a delegation of Indo-Pacific and Central Asian public officials next month as part of a U.S. Department of State-funded civics program. The State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program supports short-term visits to the United States for […]

30 Minute Skills: How to Use Flourish

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition launched in 2020 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 can use immediately in […]

Introducing Civic Documenters: Empowering Communities to Strengthen Local News Coverage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS Melanie Plenda | melanie.plenda@collaborativenh.org The decline in local news coverage has been a cause for concern across the country, with significant consequences for communities. According to a report by the Columbia Journalism Review, fewer newspaper newsroom employees since 2004 has contributed to this alarming trend, resulting in a lack of crucial […]

NEFAC, Mass. Public Access Advocates Testify in Support of Guaranteed Hybrid Open Meetings

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition joined municipal leaders, disability advocates, and other open government organizations today to testify in support of legislation that will guarantee greater access to open meetings by allowing members of the public to attend and participate in meetings in person […]

NEFAC, Mass. Transparency Advocates to Testify in Support of Guaranteed Hybrid Open Meetings

Testimony to Include Remote Participation From Residents Who Cannot Attend Meetings in Person Due to Disability and Other Constraints FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition will join open government advocates in Massachusetts to testify on July 26 in support of a legislative proposal to ensure […]

Civility and Government Meetings: How Towns in New Hampshire, Region are Addressing Public Commentary

By Brett G. Johnson Citizen participation at town council meetings increased during the last few years as debates raged over COVID-19 policies and school curricula. Individuals often use highly charged rhetoric or make personal accusations during public comment sessions. To maintain order, towns across the region are now considering so-called “civility ordinances” that would proscribe […]

Applications for 13th Annual New England First Amendment Institute Now Available

NEFAC’s Investigative Reporting Fellowships to Be Offered to 25 Journalists; Deadline August 18 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition will host its 13th annual New England First Amendment Institute from Oct. 29 to Oct. 31 at Northeastern University in Boston. “We have trained hundreds of […]

NEFAI 2023

About the New England First Amendment Institute Journalists from a variety of media and all six New England states will gather at Northeastern University in Boston from Oct. 29 to Oct. 31 to learn the latest investigative and database reporting techniques and public records access skills. The fellows chosen for this 13th annual New England […]