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...
Empowering tomorrow’s journalists with the 2024 NENPA and NEFAC Academic Partnership
In the ever-evolving landscape of journalism, fostering the next generation is paramount. The New England Newspaper & Press Association (NENPA) and the New England...
We’re a big part of the fix for ‘junk news’
Gene Policinski
Inside the First Amendment
Gene Policinski is chief operating officer of the Newseum Institute and senior vice president of the Institute’s First Amendment Center....
Student Journalism: More Needed Than Ever
In more communities today than ever, student publications are doing double-duty — reporting news of schools and surrounding communities — and doing both well.
As...
Protect journalists with the same laws that protect us all
Gene Policinski
Inside the First Amendment
Gene Policinski is chief operating officer of the Newseum Institute and senior vice president of the Institute’s First Amendment Center....
NEFAC Provides Expert Speakers for University of Massachusetts Journalism Workshops
The New England First Amendment Coalition is providing workshop instructors to the University of Massachusetts Amherst as part of the group’s First Amendment and the Free Press program.
NEFAC launched the...
NEFAC Strengthens Advocacy with Additions to Board of Directors
The New England First Amendment Coalition is pleased to announce two additions to its Board of Directors: Judy Meyer, Executive...
NEFAC Launches Mentorship Program
The New England First Amendment Coalition recently launched a new mentorship program for journalists working in the region.
The program — NEFAC Mentors — helps reporters, editors and producers...
‘Enemies of the people?’ Simply, plainly – ‘no.’
As plainly and clearly as one can say or write this:
Journalism and journalists are not "enemies of the people."
A free press brings us the...
Google v. Oracle: Tech battle ultimately about free speech
Gene Policinski is president and chief operating officer of the Freedom Forum Institute. Email him at gpolicinski@freedomforum.org and follow him...





