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...
Reporting on sexual assault requires diligence, caution
By Julia Hutchins
Bulletin Correspondent
Sexual assault has become an increasingly prevalent topic in the news, especially with the current #metoo movement. That doesn’t make it...
Navigating the Future of Obituaries: Insights from Legacy.com
In a recent NENPA University webinar, Ron Speechley, VP of Sales at Legacy.com, shared expert insights into the evolving obituary industry and its critical...
Fund for Black Journalism Will Support Black-Owned Media Outlets
Ten Black-owned media organizations have joined forces with the Local Media Association (LMA) to launch the Fund for Black Journalism, an initiative...
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...
Former Stars and Stripes ombudsman Jacqueline Smith sues Pentagon, alleges retaliation for defending press...
Jacqueline Smith, the former ombudsman for the military newspaper Stars and Stripes and the 2025 recipient of the Academy of New England Journalists' prestigious...
We’re divided in new ways over our core First Amendment freedoms
Gene Policinski is president and chief operating officer of the Freedom Forum Institute. Email him at gpolicinski@freedomforum.org and follow him on Twitter...
SPJ launches free race and gender hotline
The Society of Professional Journalists has partnered with experienced Black and LGBT journalists and educators, including the newly formed Trans Journalists Association,...
Providence Journal announces key managing editor positions
The Providence Journal has announced two major appointments.
Whitman Littlefield was named the new managing editor of digital and Eryn Dion was named the new managing...
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...