The New England First Amendment Coalition will lead three upcoming classes at the Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications. The classes will be held online and are free to attend. The classes will be taught by: Justin Silverman is executive director of the New England First Amendment Coalition. A Massachusetts-based attorney, Silverman helps lead NEFAC’s First […]
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The New England First Amendment Coalition recently continued its international outreach with constitutional lessons for Lebanese and African journalists, academics and community advocates. The U.S. State Department sponsors short-term visits to the United States for foreign officials, executives, journalists and other professionals to learn about a variety of topics, including the First Amendment. Since 2011, […]
The New England First Amendment Coalition recently defended the rights of Vermonters to record open government meetings. The right to record, NEFAC explained to officials in Milton, is “solidly established” in law and practice. The Milton Library Board of Trustees had planned to discuss a possible policy that would prohibit attendees of its meetings from […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition recently continued its international outreach with a constitutional lesson for Egyptian journalists, content creators and entertainment professionals. The U.S. State Department sponsors short-term visits to the United States for foreign officials, executives and journalists to learn about a variety of […]
Update: The Court Administrator responded on Oct. 18 that security issues caused some kiosks to operate slowly or not at all. “The security issues have been fully resolved, and, to the best of our knowledge, the kiosks are all operating properly,” the administrator wrote. As to installing more kiosks at each courthouse, “unfortunately, in many […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is pleased to announce the keynote speakers and faculty for its annual investigative journalism program later this month. Keynote speakers for the 2024 Negri First Amendment Institute will be: • Jill Abramson | Former executive editor at The New York […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition and several Rhode Island open government advocates — collectively known as Access/RI — are requesting more public input be considered before the roll-out of a new online court records system. The state judiciary plans to begin making court records accessible […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition and several Rhode Island open government advocates — collectively known as Access/RI — renewed their call for improved police body camera policies in the state. “By providing the means for greater transparency and accountability in police work, the implementation of […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is pleased to announce that a select group of journalism students will be attending the 2024 Gloria L. Negri First Amendment Institute. Named after the late trail-blazing Boston Globe journalist, the Negri Institute (formerly the New England First Amendment […]
Reporters From Across Region to Attend 14th Annual Multi-Day Investigative Journalism Training Program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is pleased to announce the incoming class of fellows for its 2024 Gloria L. Negri First Amendment Institute. Named after the late trail-blazing Boston Globe journalist, […]