Delighted to share this long time in the making effort in collab w/ @thesmallpicture & @LDeshan which we hope will support engaged research & community-centered journalism projects
JUST ANNOUNCED: #KleinCollege has launched the Center for Community-Engaged Media to strengthen connections between journalists and the communities they cover.
Letrell Crittenden has been named the center’s first director. Learn more: bit.ly/4gI2tJP#Journalism
Back in the day, my grandfather used to have to pay a tax in order to try to vote.
Now, at nearly 95 years old, grandpa STILL lets nothing get in the way of making sure he exercises his right to vote!
And neither should we. #ElectionDay
This list of election coverage resources from @AmPress is meant to provide journalists with tools they can use immediately in their work during the election week and in the weeks ahead. Check it out here: americanpressinstitute.org/j…
Roughly 3/4 of major American newspapers aren’t endorsing anyone for president this year.
Most U.S. newspapers have decided their editorials should express opinions on everything except who should be president. buff.ly/48BNFtR
Our team has created a Google Doc we'll be updating all week with suggested language for explaining both elections AND news coverage of elections.
Keep it handy, and steal any helpful language. lnkd.in/gisvNQBJ
ALT Screengrab of google doc: Use this language to explain elections and election coverage
🌱 On the eve of #ElectionDay, we're spotlighting a powerful new piece by @TheCHLocal & @thephilacitizen: "Mt. Airy: A Grassroots Lesson for Democracy." Learn how one community’s commitment to inclusivity has become a model for civic action. Read more 👇 resolvephilly.org/pjc/mt-air…
Another byproduct of local news crisis: less localization of national stories. Recent e.g. RFK jr says he'll oversee USDA to get US "off of" "seed oil." Previously, Iowa media wouldve swarmed the local angle (Iowa is #2 producer of soybeans). Dont see much cnn.com/2024/10/29/politics/…
Professional news — Super excited to announce I am starting my first day as the Associate Audience Editor focusing on the NBA/NFL at @TheAthletic.
It's been a lifelong dream to work in sports, and I'm stoked to get my start here.
You can reach me at tthomas@theathletic.com.
The @nytimes covered Trump’s "gig" at McDonald's in at least seven articles but missed this photo by Bucks County Herald freelance photographer Sara Pinkus.
Pinkus, a retired bank manager who describes herself as a “photo enthusiast,” made the most telling image of the day.
Hello All! @PSUBellisario is looking to expand our Family with the hiring of a Film Production faculty position. To learn more about this opportunity, please visit the job posting at the following link -
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A Westmoreland County, PA town's children's Halloween parade had Trump supporters on a float depicting Kamala Harris handcuffed and tied to the back of the cart by a chain or rope. Via @ByRenattatriblive.com/local/westmorel…
The deadline to apply to @PublicSourcePA journalism and photojournalism spring internships is upon us! Check out these opportunities to be a part of independent news in Pittsburgh and apply by Nov. 1! publicsource.org/jobs/
.@baltbeat is looking to talk to artists who were logged on for BOPA’s virtual townhall yesterday for a story we’re working on. Please DM or email: lisa at baltimorebeat.com