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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

In this month's Commentary and Coverage newsletter: 👉 ‘A Disgraceful Move’: Mass. Journalists Criticize White House for Banning Press Outlets 👉 UConn Fails in Free-Speech Climate for Second Consecutive Year Read more and subscribe: conta.cc/4ekfHxS

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

NEFAC Executive Director Justin Silverman recently spoke with Joshua Levin at SPJ New England about competing proposals to increase transparency in Massachusetts. Read: www.spjne.org/2026/10/ball...

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Previously dubbed an “embarrassment” and a “black hole” for government transparency, the Massachusetts public records law could be revamped next month as voters weigh whether the Legislature and the governor’s office should be subject to the statute. www.boston.com/news/politic...

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

NEFAC President Gregory V. Sullivan recently spoke with The State We're In host Melanie Plenda about the White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico, its impact locally, and why this isn’t an issue concerning just journalists. youtu.be/8eMFYev4CeY?... #FirstAmendment

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

📣 Registration Now Open - How to think through your personal and professional goals for a newsletter. - How to choose a newsletter platform that’s right for those goals. - Benefits and limitations of the email format for reporting. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Join us today to learn about state court rules in New Hampshire. Attorney Richard C. Gagliuso will explain topics including: • State court rules on press access. • When cameras can be used in the courtroom. • Media registration requirements. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

In our September Advocacy newsletter: 👉 In First Win for NEFAC Legal Fund, Court Orders Release of Police Records in Domestic Violence Double-Murder Case 👉 NEFAC Joins Regional Newsrooms to Condemn White House Restrictions on Press Read more and subscribe: conta.cc/4ykZVLa

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

NEFAC Executive Director Justin Silverman recently spoke with Hope Melk at the UConn Daily Campus about free speech on campuses across the country and how students can best protect their rights. dailycampus.com/2026/09/21/u...

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

In this month's Community newsletter: 👉 Recap: Reporters, Journalism Students Attend NEFAC's 16th Annual Negri Institute 👉 Recap: Judge William G. Young Receives Hamblett Award, Headlines Ceremony 👉 Register: Data in Campaign Reporting 102 More: conta.cc/4y7dyNZ

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

In First Win for NEFAC Legal Fund, Maine Court Orders Release of Police Records in Domestic Violence Double-Murder Case nefac.org/news/maine-c...

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

NEFAC is condemning the Trump administration’s decision to bar three news outlets access to the White House and the property. We recently spoke to Marilyn Schairer at GBH News about the ban. www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

📣 Registration Now Open: Learn about New Hampshire state court rules from attorney Rick Gagliuso at Bernstein Shur: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #opengov #journalism

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

📣 Registration Now Open! Join us next month for our second of two data in campaign reporting classes with Kelly Garrity at The Boston Globe: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #opengov #data #journalism

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

📣 Registration Now Open! Join us next week to discuss data in campaign reporting with Kelly Garrity at The Boston Globe: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #journalism #data #opengov

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

📣 Registration Now Open! Join us in November to learn about metadata with Davis Erin Anderson at @freedom.press: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #opengov #journalism

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

In this month's First Amendment and Sunshine News: 👉 Police Accountability 👉 Immigration Records 👉 Free Speech and Local Government 👉 Religion and the First Amendment 👉 Freedom of Expression on Campus 👉 And More... Read our September newsletter: conta.cc/4rlDpPN #opengov #journalism

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

In this month's Commentary and Coverage newsletter: 👉 Ipswich Bylaw Regulating Election Signs Raises First Amendment Concerns 👉 NEFAC Legal Fund Helps Rhode Island Resident Obtain Police Records About Mother's Death Read more and subscribe: conta.cc/4ytyVcc

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Meet Our Negri Institute Student Fellows; Students From Rhode Island, Massachusetts Schools to Attend Annual Investigative Journalism Program nefac.org/news/meet-ou...

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Officials in Worcester (Mass.), a week after telling the Telegram & Gazette they would not release investigations into police officers conducted by its DEI office, now say they will do so. www.telegram.com/story/news/l... #opengov #journalism

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Ipswich Bylaw Regulating Election Signs Raises First Amendment Concerns | Ipswich Local News thelocalnews.news/2026/09/03/i...

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

New Hampshire Journalist @nhdamien.bsky.social to Receive Freedom of Information Award nefac.org/news/new-ham... #opengov #journalism

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

In this month's Advocacy newsletter: 👉 NEFAC Legal Fund Supporting Son’s Search for Answers About Mother’s Death in Rhode Island 👉 After Mass. Senate Approves Shield Law Legislation, Advocates Continue Push for Strong, Final Bill Read more and subscribe: conta.cc/4qEK4UO

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Maine Healthcare Transparency Advocate to Receive NEFAC’s Citizenship Award Samson Cournane Fought to Inform Community About Healthcare Practices, Now Developing Website to Provide More Industry Transparency nefac.org/news/maine-h...

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The New England First Amendment Coalition is suing the Narragansett Police Department for access to records that could answer questions about the 2021 death of Narragansett resident Liliana Turano-Morris. nefac.org/news/were-su... #opengov

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Meet Our 2026 Negri Institute Fellows! 👏 👏 👏 nefac.org/news/meet-ou... #journalism

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Police body camera video in a fatal shooting is still under wraps. NEFAC President Gregory V. Sullivan spoke to @Brittany Johnson at @wcvb5.bsky.social about the failings of the Massachusetts public records law. www.wcvb.com/article/poli...

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

NEFAC, Free Press Groups: Federal Civil Rights Statutes Should Not Be Used to Prevent Reporting nefac.org/news/nefac-f... #journalism

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

In this month's Commentary and Coverage newsletter: 👉 Subpoenas Against NYT Journalists Threaten the Free Press, Public's Ability to Stay Informed 👉 Rescuing the Rule of Law Read more and subscribe: conta.cc/4qlh1p0 #FirstAmendment #OpenGov #Journalism

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

In this month's First Amendment and Sunshine News: 👉 Reporter's Privilege and Shield Laws 👉 Government Transparency 👉 Right to Assemble, Observe 👉 Access to Public Records 👉 Religion and the First Amendment 👉 And More... Read our August newsletter: conta.cc/4hg0pga #OpenGov #FirstAmendment

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Judge William G. Young to Receive NEFAC Stephen Hamblett First Amendment Award; Recent Opinion Upheld Rights of Non-Citizens to Engage in Political Speech Without Retribution nefac.org/news/judge-w...

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

In this month's Advocacy newsletter: 👉 Subpoenas Against Journalists Threaten the Free Press, Public's Ability to Stay Informed 👉 Georgetown (Mass.) Officials Must Revise Public Comment Guidelines After Removal of Resident Read more and subscribe: conta.cc/4x8Pb1o

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

In this month's Community newsletter: 👉 Deadline Today: Attend NEFAC's 16th Annual Gloria L. Negri First Amendment Institute 👉 Meet the Winners of Our Student Public Records Contest Read more and subscribe: conta.cc/4vHwMaT

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

In this month's Commentary and Coverage newsletter: 👉 Norwalk BET’s Vague Agendas on Workforce Cuts May Have Violated Connecticut FOIA, Experts Say 👉 Experts Criticize ‘Excessive’ Redactions in Maine Report on Fatal House Fire Read more and subscribe: conta.cc/4gJDIk6

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

In this month's First Amendment and Sunshine News: 👉 ICE and Protesters 👉 Press Freedom 👉 Civilian Oversight and Journalism 👉 Massachusetts Legislative Transparency 👉 AI and the First Amendment 👉 And More... Read our July newsletter: conta.cc/444Zszx #journalism #opengov #FirstAmendment

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

TODAY! During this lesson with attorney Alexa Millinger at Hinckley Allen, we'll discuss topics including: • State court rules on press access. • When cameras can be used in the courtroom. • Decorum and attire policies. • Media registration requirements. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

In this month's Advocacy newsletter: 👉 NEFAC, Attorney General’s Office Debate Police Records Decision at Open Government Summit 👉 Proposed Railroad Records Legislation is Hostile to Public's Right to Know in Rhode Island Read more and subscribe: conta.cc/4gFS1pK

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

In this month's Community newsletter: 👉 Apply to Join Our 2026 Class of Investigative Journalism Fellows 👉 Seeking Nominations for Citizenship, FOI Awards 👉 Register: Intro to R 101 and 102 👉 Register: Court Rules for Maine and Connecticut Read more: conta.cc/449V2ap

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

📣 Registration now open! Learn about Maine state court rules with attorney Sigmund Schutz at Preti Flaherty and journalist Judith Meyer at The Maine Monitor. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #opengov

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

📣 Registration now open! Join us as we learn about Connecticut state court rules with attorney Alexa Millinger at Hinckley Allen: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #opengov

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Norwalk’s Board of Estimate and Taxation may have violated state law by failing to adequately inform the public about closed-door conversations regarding eliminating positions. We recently spoke to @nancyonnorwalk.bsky.social about Connecticut's FOIA. Read: www.nancyonnorwalk.com/norwalk-bets...

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

In this month's Commentary and Coverage newsletter: 👉 Why Did Trooper’s Excessive Force Incident Video Remain Hidden for So Long? 👉 Pawtucket Police, R.I. Attorney General’s Office Refuse to Release Report of Wrongful Arrest Read more and subscribe: conta.cc/4fF8El6

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Nominations Open for NEFAC’s 2026 Antonia Orfield Citizenship Award; Deadline July 24 👉 Nomination Form docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 👉 Previous Recipients nefac.org/new-england-... 👉 Learn More nefac.org/news/nominat...

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

NEFAC Seeks Nominations for Michael Donoghue FOI Award; Deadline for Submissions is July 24, 2026. 👉 Nomination Form docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 👉 Previous Recipients nefac.org/new-england-... 👉 Learn More nefac.org/news/nefac-s...

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

📣 Applications Available for 16th Annual Gloria L. Negri First Amendment Institute; Deadline July 24 👉 Application Materials nefac.org/wp-content/u... 👉 Former Fellows nefac.org/new-england-... 👉 Curriculum Sample nefac.org/negri-instit... 👉 Learn More nefac.org/new-england-... #journalism

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

In this month's First Amendment and Sunshine News: 👉 Public Records and Safety 👉 Beacon Hill Transparency 👉 The First Amendment and the Public Sector 👉 Local Public Comment Policies 👉 Free and Independent Press 👉 And More... Read our June newsletter: conta.cc/3SlmYFv

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Ryan Kath at NBC 10 reported this week about how a former Massachusetts State Police trooper’s use of excessive force years ago is now raising questions. Considering the incident happened in 2020, some people might wonder, why are we just hearing about this now? www.nbcboston.com/investigatio...

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

📣 TODAY! Register now to join us for Climate Reporting 102 with journalist Mara Hoplamazian: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #journalism

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

In this month's Advocacy newsletter: 👉 Proposed Rules for Online Access to Court Records in Rhode Island Fall Short, More Changes Needed 👉 NEFAC, News Media: Federal Agents Must Stop Excessive Force Against Journalists Read more and subscribe: conta.cc/4tISURh

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

In this month's Community newsletter: 👉 NEFAC Receives Grant From The Harbus Foundation to Advance Newsroom Education 👉 Register: Climate Reporting 102 👉 NEFAC Keynote Highlights Critical Role of Libraries in Local, National Democracy More: conta.cc/4fMwyLj

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New England First Amendment Coalition @nefac.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

TODAY! Join Hannah Reale at GBH News for a 30 Minute Skills lesson on Data Reporting for Radio. Hope to see you there! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #journalism #data

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