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The Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) supports journalists reporting on environmental issues by providing a community for collaboration and support, organizing conferences to learn from experts, and offering grants and fellowships. Membership in the SEJ has fluctuated over the years, with a decline after the 2008 recession and a dip during the pandemic, but it has reached a new milestone in 2024. However, SEJ leaders are concerned that people in news desert areas are not receiving the environmental information they need. The organization also collaborates with other organizations to allocate more resources to journalism projects and provides resources and guides for journalists to dig deeper into environmental topics. The current executive director, Aparna Mukherjee, is focused on community-engaged reporting and supporting journalists and news outlets in an era of limited resources. [Extracted from the article]

The University of Iowa's School of Journalism, known as "The Writing School," has a rich history of teaching students to present news with literary flair. In addition to maintaining its focus on writing, the university is now providing new opportunities for students through its student-run news organization, the Daily Iowan. The Daily Iowan recently acquired two regional weekly newspapers to give students experience in reporting in smaller communities. This innovative approach aligns with the larger industry trend towards nonprofit journalism. The university's journalism program emphasizes the importance of good writing and offers interdisciplinary perspectives, making it unique among journalism programs. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the challenges to the First Amendment in the U.S., particularly during the pandemic, with conflicts arising between public safety concerns and constitutional pillars such as religion, assembly, and the right to petition. It also highlights threats to press freedom and the need for public awareness of First Amendment values.

The Sahan Journal, a nonprofit media outlet, was established in 2019 to provide news to communities of color in and around Minneapolis. Led by veteran journalist Mukhtar M. Ibrahim, the organization has grown rapidly, with a staff of 20 employees and a $2.5 million budget by 2023. They cover a wide range of topics, including local government, the environment, criminal justice, the arts, schools, and health. The Sahan Journal has gained recognition for its investigative and accountability journalism, including stories on fraud, housing development, and pollution. The organization aims to surface stories and voices that have been historically ignored by mainstream media. They have also prioritized audience development and social media strategy to expand their reach and gain trust from readers. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the issue of "pink slime" websites, which are partisan sites that pretend to be local news outlets and are funded by dark money. These websites undermine the credibility of local journalism, which is still trusted by many people despite the reputation of national media being constantly attacked. NewsGuard, a private enterprise, tracks and identifies these pink slime sites, but the government is being urged to regulate them more actively. Some media professionals question the effectiveness of these sites and whether government intervention is necessary, while others argue that the government should ensure that these sites are not misusing the regulatory protections for the press. [Extracted from the article]

Byline: Bob Miller It's hard to disagree with the notion that consumers should have the right to securely share their data with whatever company they please. The Financial Industry Regulatory [...]

Call it the Masters, the Major Leagues, or the Big Show. New York City TRACON airspace is considered by many to be the Great White Way of aviation. It's a [...]

0n October 19, 2005, a Cessna 337 penetrated an area of heavy precipitation and thunderstorms. The outcome was not good. The NTSB reported that a contributing factor was, 'ATC's failure [...]

The Alliance for Audited Media (AAM) has launched a new program called the "Web/Social Assurance Program" to help advertisers understand and trust publishers' full audience range. The program collects, validates, and distributes website analytics and social media numbers to publishers' profiles within AAM's existing system. AAM accepts data from platforms such as Google Analytics, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest. The program aims to provide trusted and transparent data to address the lack of trust and accountability in the digital advertising space. It also helps publishers automate data collection and identify anomalies with human assistance. [Extracted from the article]

The benefits of life settlements to consumers and the opportunities they provide producers have been well documented for years. Even conservative estimates of market potential should invite robust competition. Testimonials [...]

The challenge: Einstein Bros. was rebranding itself and wanted a bagel bucket that reflected the whimsical image of its brand characters. The bagel chain also sought a new design that [...]

LOCATION: Chatsworth is a neighborhood of 41,000 people, located in the San Fernando Valley northwest of downtown Los Angeles. It has traditionally been a favorite train-watching spot in the region, [...]

Following every grade-crossing incident, the inevitable question 'Why aren't there more grade-separation projects?' comes to the forefront. 'It is a very good question,' says Darren Kettle, executive director of the [...]

The National Press Club Journalism Institute offers professional training and resources for journalists, focusing not only on their work but also on their personal well-being. The Institute provides programs to help journalists manage burnout, deal with online harassment, and separate their careers from their identities. They have adapted their offerings in response to the pandemic, including launching a newsletter focused on covering the coronavirus. The Institute also addresses mental health, physical safety, and financial planning for journalists. They have a four-person team and rely on memberships, program fees, and grants for funding. [Extracted from the article]

The Lenfest Institute and the American Press Institute have awarded $242,000 in grants to ten news organizations as part of the Beyond Print program. The program aims to help news organizations develop digital audiences and revenue streams. The grants were given to smaller organizations to fund projects such as hiring social media coordinators, creating video content, and updating advertising media kits. The recipients are expected to share their results and learnings with the rest of the industry. The Lenfest Institute was founded in 2016 to support sustainable journalism and invest in innovations. [Extracted from the article]

Q I was watching railroad videos of the 1990s and saw locomotives without cabs in various consists. I rarely see these units on the main lines of Southern California today. [...]

Rewind the calendar back to February 2005, when Lockheed-Martin (LM) officials sitting in the offices of AOPA con vinced Phil Boyer that, for the first time in history, a live [...]

After 30 years of flying into and out of some of the worst weather in the world--Buffalo, N.Y.--I have a pretty good idea of what meteorological factors contribute to known [...]

The Don W. Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) at the Missouri School of Journalism conducted a survey in partnership with SmithGeiger to address the issue of burnout among journalists. The survey received responses from 1,140 active and former journalists and focused on potential solutions within the control of newsroom managers. The top five categories chosen for responses were workplace flexibility, coverage and stories responsibilities/workload, changes in newsroom culture, time off and vacation time, and added or new employment benefits. The survey found that journalists favored solutions such as offering a four-day workweek, more hybrid shifts allowing work from home, and flexible shifts of four, eight, or ten hours. The study also highlighted the importance of recognizing and acknowledging employees' valuable work and the need for further research on journalist safety and best practices for support. [Extracted from the article]

A new handbook titled "Hiring, Training + Working with Interns: a Handbook for Small Newsrooms" offers advice for small newsrooms on hiring and working with interns. Written by Barbara Selvin, an associate professor emerita at Stony Brook University, the handbook addresses questions about the benefits and logistics of internships, including recruitment and payment. Selvin emphasizes the importance of paying interns and highlights the unfairness of unpaid internships. The handbook also provides tips on managing interns with varying levels of skills and abilities. The document is available for free download and aims to assist newsroom managers in navigating the internship process. [Extracted from the article]

The University of Kentucky's Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues (IRJCI) has been supporting rural journalism for 20 years. The IRJCI provides training and resources for small news organizations and helps students prepare for journalism work in rural areas. The need for rural journalism support has increased as more newspapers have closed, leaving communities vulnerable to fake news and rumors on social media. The IRJCI organizes a national summit on journalism and awards the Tom and Pat Gish Award for courage in rural journalism. The university's journalism program offers courses in print/multimedia, broadcast news, and sports journalism, with an emphasis on digital and visual storytelling. The new director of the IRJCI, Benjy Hamm, plans to engage with rural editors and publishers and explore different business models to sustain journalism in rural communities. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the Statewide News Collective, a collaborative organization supporting nonprofit news startups across 25 states. It addresses unique challenges faced by statewide news organizations, fostering knowledge exchange among leaders to enhance independent journalism sustainability and growth.

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