Arizona First Amendment Coalition

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What a terrific day and event! Covering elections in the age of misinformation is a real challenge. But on Saturday, we gathered some of the best journalists in Phoenix, to discuss ways to accurately inform our viewers and readers about what’s real and true - and what’s not.

Thank you to Dennis, Brahm, Lauren, Yvonne, Jessica, Mark, Garrett and Thom for sharing your experience, insight and tips.

And thanks to my co-organizers - Mark Scarp and Tim Eigo for helping to turn this from an idea into an event.

This was made possible by the collaboration of two amazing organizations. The Valley of the Sun Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and The Arizona First Amendment Coalition. Please support these groups.

Hear media law attorney Peter Limperis of Miller, Pitt, Feldman & McAnally, P.C., answer questions about public records, public meetings and other access issues journalists often ask at "Getting Access 2: More Good Journalism," a free public records workshop, Saturday, March 23, in downtown Phoenix. He will be joined by several journalist panelists who will give tips on getting access to records, meetings and hearings.
The coalition recently revived its media legal hotline, and Mr. Limperis volunteered to provide free basic legal advice to Arizona journalists on access to government matters.
His presentation at the March 23 workshop will be from 1 to 1:45 p.m. The workshop's location and other details will be posted soon at https://phoenixspj.org -- information about how to contact Mr. Limperis on the coalition legal hotline is on that site now .

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