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    For the Supreme Court’s decision NOT to rule on the constitutionality of gay marriage, you can blame Jerry Brown

    […] have helped his own political fortunes, but, ironically, his strategy of non-participation ultimately may play into the hands of Prop 8's supporters." The lesson here is that government officials should not rewrite their official job descriptions for short-term political advantage. The official duties and responsibilities of public office exist for institutional reasons that transcend […]

    June 26, 2013

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    First Amendment Coalition Welcomes Veteran Journalist and Publisher Kat Rowlands as Board President

    […] of the board of directors of the First Amendment Coalition. "Kat’s vast experience as a journalist and publisher and her work to strengthen local news is driven by her passion to make news and information accessible to all," said FAC Executive Director David Snyder. "We’re thrilled to have Kat’s knowledge and enthusiasm help guide […]

    February 6, 2023

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    Facebook’s New Graph Search Is Google’s Nightmare Come True

    […] a much bigger Facebook challenge than is generally realized. ---- Peter Scheer is executive director of the First Amendment Coalition, a nonprofit dedicated to free speech and government transparency. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the Coalition. Scheer is a regular user of both Google and Facebook. Follow Peter […]

    January 16, 2013

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    FAC’s David Snyder Honored by SPJ in Los Angeles

    […] any journalist or member of the public who needs help gets it," the organization said.  The announcement also notes FAC's expansion, under Snyder's tenure, of staff, open- government litigation and programs, including the Subpoena Defense Initiative, which connects journalists with pro bono legal counsel and provides free training for media lawyers. Snyder will be […]

    December 16, 2019

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    FAC Wins Important Ruling for Police Transparency in California

    […] General Xavier Becerra’s argument that the new transparency law, known as SB 1421, doesn’t apply to records his agency has obtained or created related to officers employed by local agencies. The court also rejected Becerra’s arguments that producing the records sought by FAC and others would be too costly and burdensome.  "We are grateful […]

    January 30, 2020

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    FAC Welcomes David Loy as Legal Director

    […] as legal director for nearly 16 years, overseeing a diverse docket of civil rights cases. Loy will direct FAC’s strategic litigation program, enforcing California and federal open- government laws and defending First Amendment protections. And he will work with other senior staff to champion legislative and policy reforms to strengthen press freedom, protest rights […]

    February 16, 2022

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    FAC Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Core Political Speech

    […] that speech about politics -- and in particular speech by candidates for political office -- is virtually sacrosanct, protected by the First Amendment from punishment by the government. Yet courts in many states and federal circuits have come to widely different conclusions about what sorts of speech, and in particular speech by candidates for […]

    August 9, 2017

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    FAC Receives $30K Grant from Central Valley Foundation — and $10K Matching Opportunity

    […] generous gift," said FAC Executive Director David Snyder. "This grant will allow us to continue and expand our fight for speech and press freedoms, public access to government records and meetings, and civic engagement." FAC’s recent groundbreaking work includes itsefforts in defense of freelance journalist Bryan Carmody, who was raided by San Francisco police […]

    September 12, 2019

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    FAC receives $100K Matching Grant from Jonathan Logan Family Foundation

    […] earn the match. So, we're turning to you.  If you donate today, your tax-deductible gift will be doubled.  It will go to work immediately to help increase government transparency, enforce the public's right to know, and to defend free speech and expression in these challenging times. Now, more than ever, the First Amendment needs […]

    March 21, 2017

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    FAC Receives $100k Gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies

    […] grateful to Craig Newmark Philanthropies for this generous gift, which will allow us to continue and expand our fight for speech and press freedoms, public access to government records and meetings, and civic engagement," said FAC Executive Director David Snyder. A democracy can only thrive when the entire public participates, and is included, in […]

    June 20, 2019