What’s the ‘true threat’ to American journalism and democracy?
Threats to the survival of a free press seem much in the air these days, from the near daily online insults hurled from the...
On behalf of the First Amendment: ‘Dear Mr. President’
Dear Mr. President: Congratulations on your election victory.
That’s a non-partisan congratulations. The First Amendment, with its 45 words...
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...
NEFAC, MNPA and NENPA ask for transparency in Mass. Governor-Elect Maura Healey’s office
The New England First Amendment Coalition, Massachusetts Newspaper Publishers Association, and the New England Newspaper & Press Association called on Mass. Governor-Elect Maura Healey in a Dec. 19...
NENPA, NEFAC, MA Advocates Support Remote Access Legislation In July 9 Letter
This Friday, July 15, is the expiration date for virtual access to government meetings in Massachusetts. NENPA, and the New England First Amendment Coalition, joined...
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...
NENPA along with press groups successfully argue against forced disclosure of reporter’s notes in...
NENPA along with press groups successfully argued that both federal and state constitutional law prevent a Massachusetts court from forcing a reporter to disclose...
Have you joined our “Know Your News” campaign launching today
Today, on Constitution Day (September 17, 2025), NENPA is launching Know Your News: Understanding Press Freedom and the Value of Local News — a...
‘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...
Recognizing the importance of open government during Sunshine Week March 13-19
As journalists, we rely on open government and freedom of information principles to keep the public informed about its government. Too often, though, we...