FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition will present a panel discussion on the First Amendment and freedom of the press on October 20 at the Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt Street, Byfield, Mass. The discussion will be from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and will feature […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition will present a panel discussion on freedom of speech and the press on May 23 at Millicent Library, 45 Center St., Fairhaven, Mass. The discussion, titled “The First Amendment, Freedom of the Press and the Right to Read,” will be […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition will present two panel discussions this week addressing legal issues currently facing journalists and explaining how to best obtain public records from local, state and federal agencies. The two discussions are part of NEFAC’s Featured Speaker Program and will occur during the New England Newspaper […]
The goal of Sunshine Week — March 10-16 this year with related events occurring throughout the month — is to promote a dialogue about the importance of open government and freedom of information. Participants include news media, civic groups, libraries, nonprofits, schools and others interested in the public’s right to know. Here’s a look at how […]
Court Hearings to Be Open as Feds Seek Charges Against Clients in Mass. Brothel Bust Case NBC Boston 12.21.23 Greg Sullivan, the president of the New England’s First Amendment Coalition, said the rule was originally put in place to protect those who are falsely accused. He is also calling for more transparency. “I would love […]
The goal of Sunshine Week — March 12-18 this year with related events occurring throughout the month — is to promote a dialogue about the importance of open government and freedom of information. Participants include news media, civic groups, libraries, nonprofits, schools and others interested in the public’s right to know. COMMENTARY If you are looking […]
The goal of Sunshine Week — March 13-19 this year with related events occurring throughout the month — is to promote a dialogue about the importance of open government and freedom of information. Participants include news media, civic groups, libraries, nonprofits, schools and others interested in the public’s right to know. Commentary If you are looking […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition will join University of Rhode Island media literacy experts, journalists, public information officers, faculty, students and members of the public on March 22 to discuss how to limit disinformation. NEFAC Executive Director Justin Silverman will speak as part of […]
The New England First Amendment Coalition and the Student Press Law Center will present a discussion on journalism as part of the second annual Massachusetts Civic Learning Week. The state-wide celebration begins March 7 and is organized by the Massachusetts Civics Learning Coalition in partnership with students, teachers and other community organizations from across the […]
Closing Remarks to Be Given by Astead Herndon, National Political Reporter at New York Times FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is pleased to announce its featured speakers for the 2021 New England First Amendment Institute. Tracy Jan of the Washington Post will open the […]