NEFAC Opens Journalism Mentorship Program to All New England States
The New England First Amendment Coalition is providing a free mentorship program for all journalists working in the region.
The program — NEFAC Mentors — was offered exclusively to...
NEFAC Begins 2023 with New Leadership and Expanded Executive Committee
The New England First Amendment Coalition is pleased to announce the election of attorney Gregory V. Sullivan, long-time media counsel, and First Amendment professor,...
NEFAC, MNPA and NENPA ask for transparency in Mass. Governor-Elect Maura Healey’s office
The New England First Amendment Coalition, Massachusetts Newspaper Publishers Association, and the New England Newspaper & Press Association called on Mass. Governor-Elect Maura Healey in a Dec. 19...
2022 New England First Amendment Institute Journalism Fellows
The New England First Amendment Coalition is pleased to announce the incoming class of fellows for its 2022 New England First Amendment Institute.
Now in its 12th year,...
NEFAC Launches Mentorship Program
The New England First Amendment Coalition recently launched a new mentorship program for journalists working in the region.
The program — NEFAC Mentors — helps reporters, editors and producers...
NENPA, NEFAC, MA Advocates Support Remote Access Legislation In July 9 Letter
This Friday, July 15, is the expiration date for virtual access to government meetings in Massachusetts. NENPA, and the New England First Amendment Coalition, joined...
2022 New England Muzzle Awards: Spotlighting 10 who diminish free speech
A Boston mayor who trampled on a religious group’s right to freedom of expression. A Worcester city manager who trampled on the public’s right...
The Spirit of ’76: Protecting us against the Putin Playbook
As we gather to celebrate Independence Day, it’s a good time to reflect on how our most fundamental freedoms have served this nation well.
It’s...
NEFAC, Open Government Groups Caution Against Per Se Exemptions of Personal Data from Public...
The New England First Amendment Coalition and government transparency groups across the country raised concerns today over efforts to redact certain personal information from state public...
NEFAC Provides Expert Speakers for University of Massachusetts Journalism Workshops
The New England First Amendment Coalition is providing workshop instructors to the University of Massachusetts Amherst as part of the group’s First Amendment and the Free Press program.
NEFAC launched the...