On Campus Speech: Thanks, Mr. President — But No Thanks
Gene Policinski is president and chief operating officer of the Freedom Forum Institute. He can be reached at gpolicinski@freedomforum.org, or...
NENPA Joins National Call to Protect Journalists Covering Protests
As protest activity spreads throughout New England and across the country, the New England Newspaper & Press Association (NENPA) has joined with 59 other...
Open government is key to honest government
When government fails, it’s the rare public official who says, “Oops. My fault.”
That’s human nature, particularly for officials...
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...
COVID-19: Getting good information as virus crisis unfolds
Gene Policinski is president and chief operating officer of the Freedom Forum Institute. He can be reached at gpolicinski@freedomforum.org, or follow...
Worcester Telegram & Gazette to Receive NEFAC’s 2022 Freedom of Information Award
The New England First Amendment Coalition will honor the Worcester Telegram & Gazette with its 2022 Michael Donoghue Freedom of Information Award.
The FOI Award...
Defending all of us by defending a free press
Gene Policinski is president and chief operating officer of the Freedom Forum Institute. He can be reached atgpolicinski@freedomforum.org, or follow...
Freedom Forum Survey Finds 90% of Americans Believe the First Amendment is Vital, yet...
Freedom Forum, a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to fostering First Amendment freedoms for all Americans, recently released the 2025 edition of “The First Amendment: Where America...
Applications for 13th annual New England First Amendment Institute close on August 18
The New England First Amendment Coalition will host its 13th annual New England First Amendment Institute from Oct. 29 to Oct. 31 at Northeastern University in Boston.
NEFAC provides a tuition-free...
Defending Democracy Starts at Home: Protecting Local News and Press Freedom
When your town, city or county has a local news outlet, the benefit ripples through the entire community.
You have a defender who cares about...