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Inside AP’s First Amendment Battle with Trump’s White House as ‘Gulf of America’ Dispute Heads Back to Court | FOX News www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Inside AP’s First Amendment battle with Trump’s White House as ‘Gulf of America’ dispute heads back to court
Associated Press executive editor Julie Pace speaks out in an interview with Fox News Digital on the news agency's legal battle with the White House over the "Gulf of America."
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November 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Inside AP’s First Amendment Battle with Trump’s White House as ‘Gulf of America’ Dispute Heads Back to Court | FOX News www.yahoo.com/news/article...
CT Law Firm Represents FBI Agent Trainee Who Alleges He Was Fired Over Pride Flag | CT Insider www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
CT law firm represents FBI agent trainee who alleges he was fired over Pride flag
The Pride flag had previously flown at the Los Angeles field office of the FBI, David Maltinsky claims in the lawsuit.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM
CT Law Firm Represents FBI Agent Trainee Who Alleges He Was Fired Over Pride Flag | CT Insider www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
What is Sedition? The Laws, Penalties and Legitimacy of Trump's Claims | WESH www.wesh.com/article/what...
What is sedition? The laws, penalties and legitimacy of Trump's claims
Here’s a brief look at what sedition is under U.S. law, the penalties, and whether the lawmakers will face charges.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
What is Sedition? The Laws, Penalties and Legitimacy of Trump's Claims | WESH www.wesh.com/article/what...
Firing Teacher for Mentioning Racial Epithets in 'Cultural Diversity' Class May Violate Connecticut Constitution | The Volokh Conspiracy reason.com/volokh/2025/...
November 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Firing Teacher for Mentioning Racial Epithets in 'Cultural Diversity' Class May Violate Connecticut Constitution | The Volokh Conspiracy reason.com/volokh/2025/...
DiZoglio Accuses Legislative Leaders of Subverting Voters as Audit Battle Heats Up | WCVB www.wcvb.com/article/dizo...
DiZoglio blasts legislative leaders as audit battle heats up
Senate President Spilka is the guest this week for WCVB's On the Record Sunday at 11 a.m.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:53 AM
DiZoglio Accuses Legislative Leaders of Subverting Voters as Audit Battle Heats Up | WCVB www.wcvb.com/article/dizo...
FOIC Again Orders Release of Colchester Ballots | Inside Investigators insideinvestigator.org/foic-again-o...
FOIC again orders release of Colchester ballots
Read More at Inside Investigator >>
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November 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
FOIC Again Orders Release of Colchester Ballots | Inside Investigators insideinvestigator.org/foic-again-o...
Lawmakers Poised to Open Up State Disability Records to Families, Researchers | GBH www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
Lawmakers poised to open up state disability records to families, researchers
Gov. Healey is expected to sign legislation giving family members access to the medical records of their developmentally disabled loved ones who lived in Massachusetts institutional housing.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Lawmakers Poised to Open Up State Disability Records to Families, Researchers | GBH www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
In this month's Commentary and Coverage newsletter:
- Healey Admin. Won't Release Records Tied to Former Aide Accused of Trafficking Cocaine | "We are all left in the dark with a lot of questions that cast a shadow on the governor's office and the way it is operating."
Read more: conta.cc/43FQ5qd
- Healey Admin. Won't Release Records Tied to Former Aide Accused of Trafficking Cocaine | "We are all left in the dark with a lot of questions that cast a shadow on the governor's office and the way it is operating."
Read more: conta.cc/43FQ5qd
November 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
In this month's Commentary and Coverage newsletter:
- Healey Admin. Won't Release Records Tied to Former Aide Accused of Trafficking Cocaine | "We are all left in the dark with a lot of questions that cast a shadow on the governor's office and the way it is operating."
Read more: conta.cc/43FQ5qd
- Healey Admin. Won't Release Records Tied to Former Aide Accused of Trafficking Cocaine | "We are all left in the dark with a lot of questions that cast a shadow on the governor's office and the way it is operating."
Read more: conta.cc/43FQ5qd
Kyle York had concerns about Lexington (Mass.) Public Schools. He felt officials were stonewalling his requests, or charging him exorbitant fees, hoping he would go away. An email he discovered shows, at least in one instance, his suspicions were dead on.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/20/m...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Kyle York had concerns about Lexington (Mass.) Public Schools. He felt officials were stonewalling his requests, or charging him exorbitant fees, hoping he would go away. An email he discovered shows, at least in one instance, his suspicions were dead on.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/20/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/20/m...
Report Finds Connecticut Lawmakers Can Legally Delete Public Records Emails | New Canaan Advertiser www.ncadvertiser.com/connecticut/...
Report finds Connecticut lawmakers can legally delete public records emails
While the state's information technology department can find deleted emails, attempts are not always succcessful.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Report Finds Connecticut Lawmakers Can Legally Delete Public Records Emails | New Canaan Advertiser www.ncadvertiser.com/connecticut/...
Legal Experts Highlight Challenges for Nonprofits in Current Federal Landscape | The Commons www.commonsnews.org/issue/841/84...
Legal experts highlight challenges for nonpr... | Issue 841
Legal experts gathered for an online panel about challenges being faced by Vermont's creative and nonprofit community amid an ever-evolving federal landscape. Specifically, the presentation focused…
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November 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Legal Experts Highlight Challenges for Nonprofits in Current Federal Landscape | The Commons www.commonsnews.org/issue/841/84...
Report Finds Connecticut Lawmakers Can Legally Delete Public Records Emails | CT Insider www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
Report finds Connecticut lawmakers can legally delete public records emails
While the state's information technology department can find deleted emails, attempts are not always succcessful.
www.ctinsider.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Report Finds Connecticut Lawmakers Can Legally Delete Public Records Emails | CT Insider www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/...
Friend-of-the-Court Brief in Massachusetts' Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Against Instagram | The Volokh Conspiracy reason.com/volokh/2025/...
Friend-of-the-Court Brief in Massachusetts' Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Against Instagram
Prof. Jane Bambauer (Florida) and I just submitted this amicus brief in Commonwealth v. Meta, which is now pending before...
reason.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Friend-of-the-Court Brief in Massachusetts' Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Against Instagram | The Volokh Conspiracy reason.com/volokh/2025/...
President Trump Wants Seth Meyers Fired. The FCC Chair Amplified the Message | NPR www.wunc.org/2025-11-17/p...
President Trump wants Seth Meyers fired. The FCC chair amplified the message
President Trump continues to rage over late night comedians who make fun of him. This weekend he posted on social media that Seth Meyers has "no talent" and called for NBC to fire him.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:30 PM
President Trump Wants Seth Meyers Fired. The FCC Chair Amplified the Message | NPR www.wunc.org/2025-11-17/p...
As NEFAC President Gregory V. Sullivan explains, the U.S. Constitution can be summed up by the four largest words on the document: We the people. Done.
Thank you to the Norwell (Mass.) Public Library for inviting us to discuss our constitutional rights and the role of a free press.
Thank you to the Norwell (Mass.) Public Library for inviting us to discuss our constitutional rights and the role of a free press.
November 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
As NEFAC President Gregory V. Sullivan explains, the U.S. Constitution can be summed up by the four largest words on the document: We the people. Done.
Thank you to the Norwell (Mass.) Public Library for inviting us to discuss our constitutional rights and the role of a free press.
Thank you to the Norwell (Mass.) Public Library for inviting us to discuss our constitutional rights and the role of a free press.
Mom Battles Judge’s Order Banning Her Taking Daughter to Church | Newsweek www.newsweek.com/mom-battles-...
Mom battles judge’s order banning her taking daughter to church
A Maine mom challenges a judge’s sweeping order that barred her from taking her daughter to church or teaching the Bible.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Mom Battles Judge’s Order Banning Her Taking Daughter to Church | Newsweek www.newsweek.com/mom-battles-...
Religious Freedom Fight Grows in Massachusetts Community Over Statues Honoring Police and Firefighters | Fox News www.foxnews.com/us/religious...
Religious freedom fight grows in Massachusetts community over statues honoring police and firefighters
Massachusetts city divided as residents challenge mayor's plan to install 10-foot bronze statues of St. Michael and St. Florian outside new police and fire headquarters.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Religious Freedom Fight Grows in Massachusetts Community Over Statues Honoring Police and Firefighters | Fox News www.foxnews.com/us/religious...
1st Circuit Finds for MIT in First Campus Protest Free Speech Case | Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly rilawyersweekly.com/blog/2025/11...
1st Circuit finds for MIT in first campus protest free speech case
The 1st Circuit ruled MIT was not liable under Title VI for antisemitic protests, reaffirming strong First Amendment protections on campus.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
1st Circuit Finds for MIT in First Campus Protest Free Speech Case | Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly rilawyersweekly.com/blog/2025/11...
Maine Lawmakers Consider Ban on AI-Generated Sexual Abuse Images | Portland Press Herald www.pressherald.com/2025/11/14/m...
Maine lawmakers consider ban on AI-generated sexual abuse images
A public hearing Friday on the proposal drew broad support from police and advocates, but defense attorneys have raised concerns about the bill being overly broad.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Maine Lawmakers Consider Ban on AI-Generated Sexual Abuse Images | Portland Press Herald www.pressherald.com/2025/11/14/m...
DiZoglio Launches Ballot Push to Put State House Under Public Records Law | WCVB www.wcvb.com/article/dizo...
DiZoglio launches ballot push to put State House under Public Records Law
"You pay taxes, so you have a right to know," DiZoglio wrote in a post on X Thursday night. "Transparency, accountability, and accessibility matter."
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November 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
DiZoglio Launches Ballot Push to Put State House Under Public Records Law | WCVB www.wcvb.com/article/dizo...
DiZoglio’s Effort to Audit the Legislature Remains Stalled. So She Wants Voters to Change the Law, Again | CommonWealth Beacon commonwealthbeacon.org/politics/pub...
DiZoglio’s effort to audit the Legislature remains stalled. So she wants voters to change the law, again. - CommonWealth Beacon
The nascent ballot question campaign seeking to subject the Legislature and the governor’s office to the public records law has a new leader: Auditor Diana DiZoglio, who views the measure as a way to…
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November 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
DiZoglio’s Effort to Audit the Legislature Remains Stalled. So She Wants Voters to Change the Law, Again | CommonWealth Beacon commonwealthbeacon.org/politics/pub...
Thanks to the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association for inviting NEFAC's Jenifer McKim to provide keynote remarks at its annual conference. She spoke about the need for stronger #opengov laws in the state and how we are helping newsrooms throughout the region. (Credit: Terrence Adderly Photography)
November 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Thanks to the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association for inviting NEFAC's Jenifer McKim to provide keynote remarks at its annual conference. She spoke about the need for stronger #opengov laws in the state and how we are helping newsrooms throughout the region. (Credit: Terrence Adderly Photography)
Mass. Gov. Maura Healey’s administration is refusing to release info about about a former aide recently arrested on drug trafficking charges, including details about a background check and whether a 2001 gun arrest came up during the vetting process.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/18/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/18/m...
November 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Mass. Gov. Maura Healey’s administration is refusing to release info about about a former aide recently arrested on drug trafficking charges, including details about a background check and whether a 2001 gun arrest came up during the vetting process.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/18/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/18/m...
Check out this month's Community newsletter for our Institute and awards ceremony wrap-up, registration links to new classes, and a list of NEFAC discussions and presentations: conta.cc/3K1aG1k #opengov #journalism #FirstAmendment
November 17, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Check out this month's Community newsletter for our Institute and awards ceremony wrap-up, registration links to new classes, and a list of NEFAC discussions and presentations: conta.cc/3K1aG1k #opengov #journalism #FirstAmendment
NEFAC, VPA Call on Vermont Truth & Reconciliation Commission to Rescind Press Restrictions nefac.org/news/nefac-v... #journalism #FirstAmendment #RightToRecord
November 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
NEFAC, VPA Call on Vermont Truth & Reconciliation Commission to Rescind Press Restrictions nefac.org/news/nefac-v... #journalism #FirstAmendment #RightToRecord