NENPA Joins National Call to Protect Journalists Covering Protests
As protest activity spreads throughout New England and across the country, the New England Newspaper & Press Association (NENPA) has joined with 59 other...
Protecting Press Freedom: Introducing the NENPA First Amendment Collaborative
At our recent New England Newspaper Convention, a standing-room-only town hall session made one thing clear: the challenges facing the First Amendment, access to...
World Press Freedom Day 2025: Journalism at a Crossroads
Tomorrow, May 3, 2025, marks the 32nd annual World Press Freedom Day—a global observance established by the United Nations to celebrate the fundamental principles...
Journalism Advisory Organizations Issue Rare Alert to Student News Outlets
A coalition of national student media advisory organizations has issued a rare alert to student journalists, revising long-standing guidance on journalistic practices in light...
NENPA along with press groups successfully argue against forced disclosure of reporter’s notes in...
NENPA along with press groups successfully argued that both federal and state constitutional law prevent a Massachusetts court from forcing a reporter to disclose...
Applications for Negri First Amendment Institute Close On August 23
The New England First Amendment Coalition will host its 14th annual investigative journalism institute from Oct. 20 to Oct. 22 at Northeastern University in...
NEFAC Seeks Nominations for 14th Annual New England First Amendment Awards
The New England First Amendment Coalition is seeking nominations for its 2024 Michael Donoghue Freedom of Information Award and its Antonia Orfield Citizenship Award.
The...
Empowering tomorrow’s journalists with the 2024 NENPA and NEFAC Academic Partnership
In the ever-evolving landscape of journalism, fostering the next generation is paramount. The New England Newspaper & Press Association (NENPA) and the New England...
NEFAC receives largest gift ever from the estate of late Boston Globe reporter Gloria...
The New England First Amendment Coalition recently received the largest gift in the organization's history from the estate of Gloria Negri, the late trailblazing...
NEFAC Announces 2023 New England First Amendment Institute Journalism Fellows
The New England First Amendment Coalition is pleased to announce the incoming class of fellows for its 2023 New England First Amendment Institute.
Now in its 13th year,...