March Obituaries 2021

CONNECTICUT Harold O. Alm, Sr. John Clifford Bloomquist Karl Decker J. Mike Elliott James F. Foley Michael S. Reiter William Lockwood Street MAINE None Reported MASSACHUSETTS Herbert "Bud" Aronson Thomas L. Brown Mary J. Doherty James F. Gaquin,...

Online NPF fellowship will help journalists follow the money in Washington

This online NPF fellowship will help journalists follow the money in Washington, whether they’re reporting from the Capitol or covering the effects...

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...

Raising our collective voice during Sunshine Week March 14-20

As journalists, we rely on open government and freedom of information principles to keep the public informed about their government. Too often,...

You Can’t Have Democracy Without A Free Press

There’s a reason we need a free press, despite its faults and foibles: Democracy won’t work without it.

NEFAC Will Honor White House Correspondent at 11th Annual Awards Ceremony on April 21

The New England First Amendment Coalition will present its 2021 Stephen Hamblett First Amendment Award to Yamiche Alcindor, the White House correspondent...

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...

Record-Journal Makes E&P List Of News Publishers That Do It Right

Editor & Publisher put out their call several months ago for their annual 10 News Publishers That Do It Right contest. Newsrooms...

February Obituaries 2021

CONNECTICUT Thomas Joseph Anischik Al Malpa Perry J. Spinelli MAINE None Reported MASSACHUSETTS Raymond Castro Charles MacKenzie Hedlund Martin Sarkis Madancy James Michael Napolitano Worth Robbins Mildred Rodriguez Lora A. Sharpe Robert J. Shingled Nancy Reed Smith Judith Thomasian NEW HAMPSHIRE David...

Journalism Outlets Need New Social Media Policies

In a recent article for Editor & Publisher Gabe Schneider writes about how journalism outlets need new and better social media policies,...