We’re excited to invite you to be part of the NENPA Press Freedom and Local News Collaborative, launching on Constitution Day, September 17, with our campaign Know Your News: Understanding Press Freedom and the Value of Local News.

What the Collaborative offers:

  • Ready-to-publish content: NENPA will manage and upload all campaign materials. Newsrooms will have access to reader-friendly stories, graphics, and social media assets.
  • Safe and clear guidelines: Content will be explanatory and educational, highlighting why press freedom matters and how local journalism serves communities. It will not include investigative reports or sensitive disclosures that could raise legal or insurance concerns.
  • Ongoing support: After the Constitution Day launch, the Collaborative will remain a resource for continuing stories and materials that reinforce the importance of press freedom and local news.
  • Member contributions: In addition to the content provided by NENPA, we encourage members to share work they publish that supports press freedom or demonstrates the value of local news. With permission, NENPA will distribute these stories through the Collaborative so they can reach a wider regional audience.

Learn more:

To walk through the platform and answer questions, we’ll be hosting three Zoom info sessions. You can attend whichever is most convenient. No reservation is required.

By joining, your newsroom will have access to campaign materials early, and you’ll be part of a region-wide effort to strengthen trust in local news while amplifying your own reporting that supports press freedom.

If you’ve already signed up:

  • Be on the lookout for an invitation from the Collaborative website managed by Plucky Works.
  • If you’re ready to join the Collaborative, sign up now using this short form to ensure your newsroom has the complete package ready for Constitution Day.

If you have any questions, please email Tara Cleary at t.cleary@nenpa.com.

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