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Frank LoMonte Comments on Journalist Access Limitations to Government Experts

Tuesday July 28, 2020

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, comments in “The Government’s PR Barrier: When Access to Experts …
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Brechner Center Welcomes First Civic Tech Fellow to Work on Open-Data Projects

Thursday July 16, 2020

Media innovator Rebecca Harris has joined the Brechner Center for Freedom of Information as the Center’s first Civic Tech Fellow, working to identify solutions to make local-government data …
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Miranda Spivack to Speak on Strategies for Obtaining Public Records During the Pandemic

Thursday July 16, 2020

Miranda Spivack, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information Journalism fellow and veteran Washington Post journalist, will be one of two …
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Frank LoMonte Authors Law Journal Article on Closure of Public Forums

Tuesday July 7, 2020

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is the author of  “Everybody Out of the Pool: Recognizing a First …
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Sara Ganim Wins Festigious International Film Festival Best Documentary Award

Tuesday July 7, 2020

Sara Ganim, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information Hearst Journalism fellow, is the recipient of the Best Documentary Feature award …
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Brechner Center Podcast Preview Episode Features College Athlete Gag Policies

Thursday July 2, 2020

The Brechner Center for Freedom of Information today launched a new podcast series called “Why Don’t We Know,” focusing on the lack of transparency from educational institutions. The podcast is …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on the Outcome of Student Free-Speech Case

Wednesday July 1, 2020

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “Snapchatting Cheerleader Wins Free-Speech Case at …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on Disclosing COVID-19 Testing Results for Athletes

Tuesday June 30, 2020

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is quoted in “’Not a Stretch:’ Reality Dictates COVID-19 May …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on the Importance of Police Transparency

Wednesday June 17, 2020

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, comments in “As Jacksonville Faces Police Shootings and …
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Frank LoMonte Authors Law Review article on Social Media and the First Amendment

Thursday June 4, 2020

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, is the author of “The ‘Social Media Discount’ and First …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on Alleged Pinellas County Sunshine Law Violation

Wednesday June 3, 2020

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, was quoted in “A Clearwater Law Firm and a Pinellas Retiree Spar …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on Twitter and Free Speech

Thursday May 28, 2020

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, was quoted in “Why Trump Can’t Claim Twitter is Violating His …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on Alabama Public Service Commission Restrictions on Meeting Coverage

Thursday May 14, 2020

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, was quoted in “Alabama Utility Commission to Consider Ban on …
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Frank LoMonte to Present Brechner Center “Government Gagged” Research During SPJ Webinar

Tuesday April 28, 2020

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, will be one of three presenters during a Society of Professional …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on Censorship Risks During the Pandemic

Tuesday April 28, 2020

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, was quoted in “Authoritarian Governments Crack Down on Press …
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Brechner Center Announces New Reporting Fellowship

Tuesday April 21, 2020

COVID-19 is having a significant financial impact on U.S. newsrooms, at a time when accurate, unvarnished reporting is more critical than ever. As a result, the Brechner Center for Freedom of …
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Miranda Spivack Authors Column on the Coronavirus Effect on State and National Government Activities

Monday April 20, 2020

Miranda Spivack, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information Journalism fellow and veteran Washington Post journalist, is the author of …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on the Compromised Access to Public-Records and Free Speech Restrictions During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Monday April 20, 2020

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, was quoted in “Local Governments Are Hard to Find as Coronavirus …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on Withholding Information on Immigrant Health Status and Hand Washing

Wednesday April 8, 2020

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, was quoted in “Inmate at Krome Detention Center Tests Positive for …
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Frank LoMonte Comments Free Speech Restrictions During Coronavirus Pandemic

Tuesday April 7, 2020

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, was quoted in “CDC Sued Over Release of Policies Restricting Free …
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Kaiser Health News Reporter Wins 2019 Brechner Freedom of Information Award

Thursday April 2, 2020

Kaiser Health News reporter Christina Jewett is the winner of the 2019 Brechner Freedom of Information Award for exposing a secret federal database where regulators concealed millions of reported …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on Lack of COVID-19 Case Details

Thursday April 2, 2020

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, was quoted in “How Much You Learn About COVID-19 Cases in St. …
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Frank LoMonte Comments on How COVID-19 is Affecting Public Meetings and News Coverage

Monday March 30, 2020

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, was quoted in “Cities, Legislatures Learn to Govern by Conference …
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Frank LoMonte and the Brechner Center Cited for Their Research on Restricted Access to Government Health Experts

Friday March 27, 2020

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information and Center director Frank LoMonte were cited in “Federal Health Agencies Block …