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Frank LoMonte Authors Article on Protecting Media Whistleblowing About Workplace Safety

Tuesday May 18, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is the author of “When a Leak Becomes a Lifeline: Reinvigorating …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on Secretive Learfield IMG College Deals

Monday May 17, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “Secret Documents Reveal Learfield IMG’s Take From …
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Frank LoMonte Authors Article on How Cameras Might Affect Courtroom Behavior

Wednesday May 12, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is the author of “Cameras Might Alter Courtroom Behavior: Maybe …
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Frank LoMonte Chosen for Prestigious Free Speech and Civic Engagement Fellowship

Thursday May 6, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, was selected for the prestigious 2021-2022 Class of Fellows at the …
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Columbia Journalism School Names Sara Ganim a Spencer Education Journalism Fellow

Saturday May 1, 2021

Sara Ganim, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Brechner Center Hearst Journalism Fellow, has been selected as one of four distinguished journalists to be named a …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on Student Speech Case to be Heard by the U.S. Supreme Court

Tuesday April 27, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, was quoted in “A Cheerleader’s Snapchat Rant Leads to …
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Frank LoMonte Featured in Free Speech Podcast and Comments on Secrecy in University President Searches

Thursday April 22, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, was a participant in the podcast “So to Speak: A Frustrated …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on Florida Public Record Request Delays

Tuesday April 20, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, was quoted in “Want Public Records? ‘So Sue Me’ Seems to Be …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on “Cops as Victims” Florida Court Ruling

Wednesday April 14, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, was quoted in “Cops as ‘Victims’ Court Ruling Means an Officer …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on Court Ruling Shielding Police Actions

Tuesday April 13, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, was quoted in “Free Speech, Accountability Experts Question Court …
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Frank LoMonte Co-Authors Article on Constitutionality of School-Disruption Laws

Tuesday April 6, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is the co-author of “From After-School Detention to Detention …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on FCC Press Access Limitations

Friday April 2, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “As Pandemic Wears On, FCC Press Access Limited” …
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Frank LoMonte Authors Article on Off-Campus Regulation of Student Speech

Monday March 29, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is the author of “The Future of Student Free Speech Comes Down to …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on Complaint Filed Against Kansas Police Chief

Thursday March 25, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, was quoted in “Complaint Claims Overland Park’s Police Chief …
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Frank LoMonte Elected to Prestigious American Bar Foundation Fellowship

Tuesday March 23, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, was recently elected to join the Fellows of the American Bar …
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Reuters Wins Freedom of Information Award for Series About Preventable Deaths in County Jails

Thursday March 18, 2021

For a series of investigative news stories exposing the enormity of preventable deaths in county jails across the United States attributable to suicides or medical conditions, a team of reporters …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on Lack of Government Transparency During COVID-19

Monday March 15, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “COVID Demanded Transparency. Has Nevada …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on How Colleges Deliberated in Private About Resuming Football During the Pandemic

Wednesday March 10, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “Football Has Long Been the Third Rail for College …
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Frank LoMonte Authors Article on Restoring Public Legitimacy Through Transparency

Monday March 8, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is the author of “Rebuilding Trust Through Government Transparency …
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Frank LoMonte Participates in Panel on Difficulties Accessing Data During COVID-19

Wednesday March 3, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, was a panelist on “Reporting on the Pandemic: Access to Data that …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on Controversial Tweet About Rush Limbaugh

Wednesday February 24, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “Legal Experts: Sarah Parcak’s Tweet About Rush …
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Frank LoMonte to Present at Virtual Law School Symposium on Workers’ Rights After the Pandemic

Wednesday February 10, 2021

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, will be a presenter at a virtual law school symposium, Workers’ …
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Brechner Center Research Cited in SPJ Letter to President Biden

Friday January 22, 2021

The Brechner Center for Freedom of Information was featured in a letter from the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) to President Biden on Jan. 19. In the letter, SPJ President Matthew T. Hall …
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Brechner Freedom of Information Award Application Entry Period is Now Open

Thursday January 14, 2021

The Brechner Center for Freedom of Information is now accepting applications for the annual Joseph L. Brechner Freedom of Information Award. The award recognizes outstanding news coverage that …