Latest Achievements
Journalism Professor Marcy Burstiner was one of four people recognized by The First Amendment Coalition as an "outstanding nominee" in its 2014 FAC Free Speech and Open Government Award for her "tireless work to protect the people's right to know." The Coalition received 30 nominations this year. They included attorneys, journalists and community organizers. The Coalition is a public interest organization dedicated to advancing free speech, and more open and accountable government. Burstiner was recognized for having co-founded the Humboldt Center for Constitutional Rights and her column in the North Coast Journal, which focuses on free speech issues.
Journalism Professor Marcy Burstiner was one of four people recognized by The First Amendment Coalition as an "outstanding nominee" in its 2014 FAC Free Speech and Open Government Award for her "tireless work to protect the people's right to know." The Coalition received 30 nominations this year. They included attorneys, journalists and community organizers. The Coalition is a public interest organization dedicated to advancing free speech, and more open and accountable government. Burstiner was recognized for having co-founded the Humboldt Center for Constitutional Rights and her column in the North Coast Journal, which focuses on free speech issues.