NEFAC Begins 2023 with New Leadership and Expanded Executive Committee
The New England First Amendment Coalition is pleased to announce the election of attorney Gregory V. Sullivan, long-time media counsel, and First Amendment professor,...
Our First Amendment rights must survive COVID-19
Can the government override our First Amendment rights with orders such as limits on public assemblies, faith-based gatherings and public protests during...
The First Amendment Right to Protest Has Limits
We often use our free speech rights at the top of our lungs and in public spaces to protest loudly, proudly and...
NEFAC Announces Journalism Fellows for New England First Amendment Institute
The New England First Amendment Coalition is pleased to announce the incoming class of fellows for its 2021 New England First Amendment Institute.
Now in its 11th year,...
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...
We Hate “False News” Even More Than We “Hate” On Social Media
We hate false information on social media even more than “hate speech” or personal attacks, says the 2018 State of the First Amendment survey released Thursday...
‘Be nice’ is not needed during crisis — but a free press is
“Be nice” — two words not found anywhere among the 45 words of the First Amendment. Also not found: “positive,” or “get ya”...
National campaign to defend freedom of the press features celebrities talking about First Amendment
On July 4, the Free Speech Center launched a national nonpartisan and nonprofit educational effort to build understanding and respect for the...
NEFAC Opens Journalism Mentorship Program to All New England States
The New England First Amendment Coalition is providing a free mentorship program for all journalists working in the region.
The program — NEFAC Mentors — was offered exclusively to...
Celebrate the 229th birthday of Freedom of the Press and the Bill of Rights...
The New England Newspaper & Press Association and New England First Amendment Coalition are excited to partner on an ad campaign, provided by the Free Speech Center,...