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Press Coverage 2015

R.I. Needs Less Spin, More Transparency | The Providence Journal 12.21.15 “We are outnumbered,” said Justin Silverman, executive director of the New England First Amendment Coalition. “The rise of PR and the decline of watchdog journalism should be a serious concern for the public. The goals of the news media and the PR industry are […]

Public Records Reform is Long Overdue

Below is a copy of a letter written by the Massachusetts Freedom of Information Alliance — a joint effort between the New England First Amendment Coalition and other open government advocates — in support of H.3665, an act to improve public records. It was hand-delivered today to every legislator at the Massachusetts State House alongside a copy […]

NEFAC Testifies in Support of Public Records Bills; Director Cites Lack of Access and Need for Reform

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | justin@nefac.org | 774.244.2365 The New England First Amendment Coalition testified today in support of legislation that would improve access to public records in Massachusetts. Justin Silverman, NEFAC’s executive director, spoke to a state legislative committee on behalf of the coalition, describing a lack of access to records and […]

Sunshine Week 2015

The New England First Amendment Coalition joined open-government advocates across the country to celebrate the 10th annual Sunshine Week. This national campaign, from March 15-21, is an initiative to promote a dialogue about the importance of transparency and freedom of information. Participants include news media, civic groups, libraries, non-profits, schools and others interested in the public’s right to know. […]

NEFAC Joins National Sunshine Week Celebration, Calls for FOIA Reform and State-Based Advocacy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Justin Silverman | 774.244.2365 | justin@nefac.org The New England First Amendment Coalition is joining open-government advocates across the country to celebrate this 10th annual Sunshine Week. This national campaign, beginning today, is an initiative to promote a dialogue about the importance of transparency and freedom of information. Participants include news media, civic groups, libraries, non-profits, schools and […]

First Amendment Luncheon

Tweets about the New England First Amendment Coalition’s First Amendment Awards luncheon on Feb. 20, 2015, in Boston, Mass.

Partnerships

National Freedom of Information Coalition The NFOIC is a nonpartisan alliance of citizen-driven nonprofit freedom of information organizations, academic and First Amendment centers, journalistic societies and attorneys. The coalition is an education and outreach resource for state and local governments to counsel on transparency and open government issues, laws and legislation. The NFOIC also administers the Knight FOI Fund, which offers financial support […]