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Shameful. Local news is where we need reliable, trustworthy endorsements to help the voters decide. To abdicate on that responsibility is a mistake, IMHO.
Jim Boyd was shocked last week when the billionaire owners of powerhouse newspapers @latimes and @washingtonpost suddenly canceled their paper’s election endorsements of Harris. Then Boyd found out @StarTribune also isn’t endorsing candidates this year. buff.ly/3CgwiT4
That said, I definitely agree with the cries that say big national pubs and legacy media could and should get out of the opinion-page-having-business. It's confusing for audience, adds to mistrust of media.
As the legal cannabis market continues to expand, more New Yorkers are experiencing the benefits.
Curious about how #NYcannabis is impacting our communities? Read the full MRTA Implementation Report: cannabis.ny.gov/mrta-impleme…
The Worldview database is a cool tool that environmental journalists (and their production teams) should know about. It’s not simply data; it’s free graphics.
gijn.org/stories/nasa-worldv…
Alrighty, I finally regained control of my Twitter account after a long summer/fall offline. Apparently they were not kidding in 2010 when I first downloaded my 2FA codes to keep them safe....
(reader, it should come as no surprise that I did not keep them safe)
Birth certificate. Eyeglasses. Cell phone. Teddy bear. Sewing machine. Hep C medication. Breast pump. Bible. Urns of ashes.
@propublica spoke with people across the US about what they lost during encampment sweeps. Please spend time with this. projects.propublica.org/home…
Interested in our open Engagement Reporter at @MarshallProj? Join us for hiring office hours today at 3 PM ET via Zoom us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… Ask your Qs anonymously and learn more about the roles and our newsroom!
We're seeking journalists with a passion for accountability and a deep interest in criminal justice. We work collaboratively with our media partners in our coverage areas.
In Jackson, our staff reporter will focus primarily on investigative projects. themarshallproject.org/jobs/…
Congratulations to Francisco Vara-Orta for "First gay mayor in U.S. didn't expect to be LGBTQ rights icon," the winner of our Excellence in Profile Writing Award!
Congratulations to Francisco Vara-Orta for "First gay mayor in U.S. didn't expect to be LGBTQ rights icon," the winner of our Excellence in Profile Writing Award!
Speaking of… could not be happier that @AndaleGross is joining the @KCStar next week as our Managing Editor.
It is an exciting time for journalism in Kansas City. Can’t wait for what comes next. kansascity.com/news/business…
✨ Professional news ✨
I’m now the Assistant Managing Editor for Engagement & Experimentation for @KCStar.
Beyond grateful to work in a newsroom that supports news experimentation & prioritizes deepening relationships with our readers. Thrilled to keep growing in Kansas City.
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I’m so grateful that the @mcgrawcenter selected my proposal for the McGraw Fellowships for Business Journalism. I look forward to reporting on the impact of prison payments & communications companies on prisoners & their loved ones.
journalism.cuny.edu/2023/06/…