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...

Harsh words in presidential campaigns: Protected, nothing new

So, you think the already harsh language in this year’s presidential campaign is the worst ever?  Probably not —...

2021 Summer Internship Opportunities

The Lead, a weekly newsletter for student journalists produced in partnership with Poynter has put together a...

Record-Journal Selected For Facebook Journalism Project Accelerator Programs

On April 20, the Facebook Journalism Project announced 30 news organizations that will be joining their Accelerator programs for reader revenue in...

How Local Newsrooms Can Better Connect with Conservative and Right-Leaning Audiences

The Center for Media Engagement partnered with Trusting News and 27 local newsrooms to find out how news organizations can help bridge the divide...

Now Accepting Applications For 2022 Bob Wallack Intern Stipends

Editors at New England Newspaper & Press Association member publications are invited and encouraged to apply for a $500 stipend for one of their...

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...

2022 Newspapers of the Year and Top Awards Announced

TOP AWARDS Allan B. Rogers Editorial Award winner: New Hampshire Union Leader: To our readers (William Loeb) The Allan B. Rogers Editorial Award goes to the New...

NEFAC Announces First Amendment Award Recipients

The New England First Amendment Coalition will present its 2023 Stephen Hamblett First Amendment Award to Brian McGrory, former editor of The Boston Globe and current chair...

Thanks to Everyone Who Made the New England Newspaper Convention a Success!

We had a fantastic time at the New England Newspaper Convention on March 22-23 at the Westin Waltham Hotel in Waltham, MA! We want...