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Protocols and Protections for Covering Polls and Protests

Mar 12, 2026

Join the NNA and the Reporters Committee for the Freedom of the Press (RCFP) for a discussion regarding best practices for covering polls and protests.

We will meet on Zoom on Thursday, March 12, at 3:30 p.m. PT/2:30 p.m. CT/1:30 p.m. MT/12:30 p.m. PT.

As Election Day approaches, it might be helpful to review best practices in what could certainly be another contentious and unusual day. Please join us to discuss:

Do’s and Don’ts at the polls
Physical safety and best practices for covering protests and similar events
Resources available NNA members

Free to NNA members; $100 for nonmember/public

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