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SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS’ NORCAL CHAPTER HONORS FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND FIRST AMENDMENT CHAMPIONS

Chapter’s Freedom of Information Committee to host 35th annual James Madison Awards Dinner Thursday evening, March 19, at Delancey Street Town Hall in San Francisco For immediate release Contact: SPJ NorCal FOI Committee at spjnorcalfoi@gmail.com  CLICK HERE FOR TICKET INFORMATION SAN FRANCISCO — The James Madison Freedom of Information Awards recognize Northern California individuals and…

 

DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR 2020 JAMES MADISON FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AWARDS

SPJ NorCal’s Freedom of Information has extended the contest deadline for the 2020 James Madison Awards to next Friday, January 10. Please go here to submit your nomination. *There is no contest entry fee.* See the 2019 winners here. For additional information, please e-mail the SPJ NorCal FOI Committee at spjnorcalfoi@gmail.com.

 

JAMES MADISON FOI AWARDS 2020 — CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The Freedom of Information Committee of the Society of Professional Journalists, Northern California Chapter presents its 35th Annual James Madison Sunshine and First Amendment Awards. Contact: FOI Committee Chairs Matt Drange and Aaron Field spjnorcalfoi@gmail.com The James Madison Awards recognize Northern California organizations and individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing freedom of information and/or expression…

 

SPJ NorCal Renews Call for Sacramento PD to Implement Policy Fix Affirming Journalists’ Newsgathering Rights

The Freedom of Information Committee of the Society of Professional Journalists’ Northern California Chapter calls on Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn to end delays in implementing promised changes to the department’s policy regarding journalists’ newsgathering rights during protests. In March, Sacramento police detained three journalists while they were reporting on a citizens’ protest over the…

 

SPJ-NorCal 2020 Census Reporting Seminar: Video and Recap

SPJ Norcal held a Census 2020 reporting seminar on Oct. 29, 2019. It was led by data expert Tyson Weister from the U.S. Census Bureau. And was co-hosted by SPJ NorCal, El Tecolote, and Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting. Find a video recap of the seminar here:     Tyson Weister is an expert…

 
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