Society of Professional Journalists
The Society of Professional Journalists is the nation’s most broad-based journalism organization‚ dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior. Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi‚ SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry through the daily work of its nearly 10‚000 members; works to inspire and educate current and future journalists through professional development; and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press through its advocacy efforts.

The American Editor
The American Society of Newspaper Editors is a membership organization for daily newspaper editors‚ people who serve the editorial needs of daily newspapers and certain distinguished individuals who have worked on behalf of editors through the years.

American Journalism Review
American Journalism Review is a national magazine that covers all aspects of print‚ television‚ radio and online media. The magazine‚ which is published six times a year‚ examines how the media cover specific stories and broader coverage trends.

Associated Press Managing Editors News
Dedicated to the improvement‚ advancement and promotion of journalism by our own newspapers and through our relationship with the AP.

Columbia Journalism Review
America’s premier media monitor.

Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
An independent‚ nonprofit organization founded in 1981 to promote press freedom worldwide by defending the rights of journalists to report the news without fear of reprisal.

Communicator
A monthly magazine targeted to news directors‚ reporters‚ anchors and producers at radio and television stations.

Editor & Publisher
The authoritative journal covering all aspects of the North American newspaper industry‚ including business‚ newsroom‚ advertising‚ circulation‚ marketing‚ technology‚ online and syndicates.

Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)
Donor funded non-profit organization concerned with digital rights.

Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR)
FAIR‚ the national media watch group‚ has been offering well-documented criticism of media bias and censorship since 1986.

Investigative Reporters & Editors‚ Inc (IRE)
IRE provides educational services to reporters‚ editors and others interested in investigative journalism and works to maintain high professional standards.

Journalism Education Association (JEA)
The Journalism Education Association supports free and responsible scholastic journalism by providing resources and educational opportunities‚ by promoting professionalism‚ by encouraging and rewarding student excellence and teacher achievement.

New Jersey Foundation for Open Government
The New Jersey Foundation for Open Government (NJFOG) is a nonpartisan‚ nonprofit coalition of organizations and individuals who believe that open government is a cornerstone of our democracy. NJFOG is committed to protecting and expanding public access to government records and meetings while respecting the legitimate privacy rights of individuals in New Jersey.

NJFOG works to make local‚ state and national governments as accessible to the public as possible. NJFOG welcomes the participation of individuals and organizations dedicated to openness in government and engaged people who want to learn more about how their government works and find information that they need to live in a modern society.

New Jersey Press Association (NJPA)
A non-profit membership association formed to advance the interests of newspapers and to increase awareness in the benefits of newspaper readership. The mission of NJPA is to help newspapers remain editorially strong‚ financially sound and free of outside influence.

OPRA | New Jersey Open Public Records Act
The state's official OPRA web site is designed to provide information about public records and to help you access them. Below you will find a brief explanation on how to use OPRA Central to search for public records maintained by state agencies..