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    Journalistic Standards v. California Labor Code

    […] a news staff member run for political office or work for pay or as a volunteer in a political campaign." The Daily Triplicate has a reputation for aggressive reporting and resisting government secrecy. Two weeks ago the paper was presented CFAC's Beacon Award for its successful efforts to prevent the closure of local court proceedings.

    June 2, 2009

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    Honoring Reb Rebele (1930-2023)

    […] on the board until his death. A journalist and newspaper publisher by training and trade, Reb had a particular passion for the public’s right of access to government information. The issue of public access and a free press drove Reb – the ideals behind the First Amendment, not the particular political or social controversy […]

    November 30, 2023

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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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    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 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