The remarks were given by Michael A. Champa after accepting the New England First Amendment Coalition’s 2016 Antonia Orfield Citizenship Award. The award was given as part of NEFAC’s annual awards luncheon on Feb. 19 in Boston. More info on the luncheon can be found here. Thank you Rob and congratulations to my fellow award recipients: Senator […]
The remarks were given by U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy after accepting the New England First Amendment Coalition’s 2016 Stephen Hamblett First Amendment Award. The award was given as part of NEFAC’s annual awards luncheon on Feb. 19 in Boston. More info on the luncheon can be found here. Thank you, Mike, for that gracious introduction. […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, a son of Vermont printers, recalled during the New England First Amendment Coalition’s annual luncheon today that he learned from a young age the importance of free speech. “We were taught that people have a right to practice any religion they want […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition will present U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), a long-time champion of press freedom and First Amendment rights, with its 2016 Stephen Hamblett First Amendment Award on Friday in Boston. Leahy, the nation’s longest serving senator and the ranking member on the […]
NEFAC honors each year individuals who have promoted and defended the First Amendment throughout New England. During its annual ceremony, the coalition presents the Stephen Hamblett First Amendment Award, the Michael Donoghue Freedom of Information Award and the Antonia Orfield Citizenship Award. Learn more about previous ceremonies: 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition will honor two New England residents this month for their fights to open public records and expose gaping deficiencies in the areas of child welfare and special education. Jenifer McKim, senior investigative reporter and trainer at the New England Center […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is extending to Jan. 15 the application and nomination deadlines for its 2016 Freedom of Information and Antonia Orfield Citizenship awards. The FOI Award is given each year to a New England journalist or team of journalists for a […]
By Fran Silverman Consumer complaints filed against businesses can provide valuable information for both journalists and customers on how a company operates and treats its patrons. But not all New England states make this information filed with state consumer protection agencies readily available, according to a recently released report by Connecticut-based ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org, or TINA.org. […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is seeking applications for its 2016 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 public’s right to […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org A long-time champion of press freedom and First Amendment rights, U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) will receive the New England First Amendment Coalition‘s 2016 Stephen Hamblett First Amendment Award. The award is named after the late publisher of The Providence Journal and given each year to […]