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.Journalismfund Europe is offering professional development grants for environmental journalism as part of its Earth Investigations Program. Organizations supporting investigations of environmental issues can apply by Feb. 13. https://buff.ly/3YgmzSM

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‼️"Promoting media literacy, digital literacy and critical thinking skills holds great potential in combating disinformation." ⤵️ GMF's Bogdan Cozma provides tools to counter disinformation in the Black Sea region: https://bit.ly/3BbHksE

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💡 "Promoting media literacy, digital literacy and critical thinking skills holds great potential in combating disinformation." ⤵️ GMF's Bogdan Cozma provides tools to counter disinformation in the Black Sea region: https://bit.ly/3BbHksE

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🔊 "Public diplomacy remains the most undervalued element of foreign policy—no other instrument of national power is called on to do so much with so little." Vivian Walker, PDCA's Vice President, reviewed three new books written by three excellent contributors as well as pioneers in the field of #PublicDiplomacy. Three books, as Walker stated, provide "a powerful case for reimagining the practice and the power of public diplomacy for the #Digital age," via three perspectives: the origin of PD, the reevaluation of #SoftPower, and the new trends in PD. Read here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewhexTVh

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Are you a journalist preparing to cover the U.S. election? Join Investigative Reporters and Editors for a free webinar on Oct. 15 to discuss tactics for election night, lessons learned from the last cycle and more. https://buff.ly/4eJUPxM

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Congress has resisted efforts to cut or consolidate the sprawling agency’s storied launch and research centers for decades. Now crumbling infrastructure, mounting costs and budget cuts may force the issue. https://lnkd.in/e4Nj8Hxy

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Polarization, social tension and misinformation pose challenging barriers to effective reporting, making covering political violence a fraught endeavor. With OverZero, we created a suite of media guides for journalists to help them meet the challenge. https://lnkd.in/en3CvqzE

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Vital Strategies has composed a guide for community advocates, policymakers and journalists to see the considerations for #opioidsettlement spending, such as rules for public comment, who oversees the funds and at which levels, and so on: https://lnkd.in/ej9nAA_W

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Check out this clip from our panel discussion about journalism in an age of extremism!

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🌐 "Allied nations need to commit to working together to boost their collective security and prosperity while pooling their resources to confront the scale of China’s industrial policies," writes GMF's Penny Naas. ⤵️ Read her expert recommendations to enhance allied competitiveness: https://bit.ly/3BEmuCg

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Quoting the The New York Times editor: “To say that the threats of democracy are so great that the media is going to abandon its central role as a source of impartial information to help people vote — that’s essentially saying that the news media should become a propaganda arm for a single candidate, because we prefer that candidate’s agenda. It is true that Biden’s agenda is more in sync with traditional establishment parties and candidates. And we’re reporting on that and making it very clear. … So there are people out there in the world who may decide, based on their democratic rights, to elect Donald Trump as president. It is not the job of the news media to prevent that from happening. It’s the job of Biden and the people around Biden to prevent that from happening. It’s our job to cover the full range of issues that people have. At the moment, democracy is one of them. But it’s not the top one — immigration happens to be the top [of polls], and the economy and inflation is the second. Should we stop covering those things because they’re favorable to Trump and minimize them? I don’t even know how it’s supposed to work in the view of Dan Pfeiffer or the White House. We become an instrument of the Biden campaign? We turn ourselves into Xinhua News Agency or Pravda and put out a stream of stuff that’s very, very favorable to them and only write negative stories about the other side? And that would accomplish — what?” Semafor Ben Smith #journalism #democracy https://lnkd.in/ecbVuPrW

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The Case for Establishing a Political Action Committee for American Descendants of Slavery The urgency of our plight calls for immediate action, one that can be addressed effectively through the formation of a Political Action Committee (PAC). A PAC dedicated to the rights and interests of ADOS could not only empower the interest group but also create a structured platform for lobbying and legislative advocacy much in the same vein as influential organizations such as the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Strategic Importance of a PAC The establishment of a PAC for American Descendants of Slavery would provide critical advantages. First, it would offer a structured approach to advocate for specific legislative initiatives. With powerful lobbying efforts, the PAC could push for bills that address reparations, housing policies m, and anti-discrimination policies. For example, California's recent legislation exploring reparations for slavery at the state level could gain momentum if backed by a strong, well-supported PAC surpassing social media discussions. Second, the PAC would facilitate relationships with politicians who are sympathetic to the ADOS cause, thereby mobilizing resources and effort more efficiently in campaign cycles. A similar approach is evident in AIPAC's strategic relationships with both Democratic and Republican senators and representatives, ensuring that its priorities remain on the national agenda, regardless of party lines. Mobilization and Community Engagement A Political Action Committee can encourage engagement in politics at the grassroots level. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, voter turnout among Black Americans remains significantly lower than that of white Americans, often attributed to barriers like disenfranchisement and lack of representation. A focused PAC could tackle these barriers, encouraging voter registration drives, town halls, and educational campaigns that emphasize the importance of participation. Collaborating with local communities can reinforce a shared identity and purpose among ADOS, thereby creating a strong, cohesive force capable of demanding their rightful place in America’s socio-political landscape. Efforts in community organization would resemble AIPAC's grassroots initiatives, which have fostered a strong sense of unity among Jewish Americans across the U.S. The establishment of a Political Action Committee for the American Descendants of Slavery is both a moral and an intellectual imperative. By focusing on the historical injustices faced by this community and advocating for reparative policies, a PAC would place ADOS issues at the forefront of legislative discourse. Through strategic lobbying, voting mobilization, and grassroots engagement, ADOS can leverage the political landscape in a way that is both effective and enduring. #ChangePolicy

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The Case for Establishing a Political Action Committee for American Descendants of Slavery The urgency of their plight calls for immediate action, one that can be addressed effectively through the formation of a Political Action Committee (PAC). A PAC dedicated to the rights and interests of ADOS could not only empower this demographic but also create a structured platform for lobbying and legislative advocacy—much in the same vein as influential organizations such as the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Strategic Importance of a PAC The establishment of a PAC for American Descendants of Slavery would provide critical advantages. First, it would offer a structured approach to advocate for specific legislative initiatives. With powerful lobbying efforts, the PAC could push for bills that address reparations, welfare reforms, and anti-discrimination policies. For example, California's recent legislation exploring reparations for slavery at the state level could gain momentum if backed by a strong, well-supported PAC surpassing social media discussions. Second, the PAC would facilitate relationships with politicians who are sympathetic to the ADOS cause, thereby mobilizing resources and effort more efficiently in campaign cycles. A similar approach is evident in AIPAC's strategic relationships with both Democratic and Republican senators and representatives, ensuring that its priorities remain on the national agenda, regardless of party lines. Mobilization and Community Engagement Moreover, a PAC can encourage ADOS engagement in politics at the grassroots level. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, voter turnout among Black Americans remains significantly lower than that of white Americans, often attributed to barriers like disenfranchisement and lack of representation. A focused PAC could tackle these barriers, encouraging voter registration drives, town halls, and educational campaigns that emphasize the importance of participation. Collaborating with local communities can reinforce a shared identity and purpose among ADOS, thereby creating a strong, cohesive force capable of demanding their rightful place in America’s socio-political landscape. Efforts in community organization would resemble AIPAC's grassroots initiatives, which have fostered a strong sense of unity among Jewish Americans across the U.S. The establishment of a Political Action Committee for American Descendants of Slavery is both a moral and an intellectual imperative. By focusing on the historical injustices faced by this community and advocating for reparative policies, a PAC would place ADOS issues at the forefront of legislative discourse. Through strategic lobbying, voting mobilization, and grassroots engagement, ADOS can leverage the political landscape in a way that is both effective and enduring. #changepolicy

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How can journalists best protect themselves and their sources while reporting on religion? In what ways can reporters best counter disinformation around religion? IJNet's new Religion Reporting toolkit provides resources on these topics and more:

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How can journalists best protect themselves and their sources while reporting on religion? In what ways can reporters best counter disinformation around religion? IJNet's new Religion Reporting toolkit provides resources on these topics and more:

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The Case for Establishing a Political Action Committee for American Descendants of Slavery The urgency of our plight calls for immediate action, one that can be addressed effectively through the formation of a Political Action Committee (PAC). A PAC dedicated to the rights and interests of ADOS could not only empower this demographic but also create a structured platform for lobbying and legislative advocacy—much in the same vein as influential organizations such as the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Strategic Importance of a PAC The establishment of a PAC for American Descendants of Slavery would provide critical advantages. First, it would offer a structured approach to advocate for specific legislative initiatives. With powerful lobbying efforts, the PAC could push for bills that address reparations, welfare reforms, and anti-discrimination policies. For example, California's recent legislation exploring reparations for slavery at the state level could gain momentum if backed by a strong, well-supported PAC surpassing social media discussions. Second, the PAC would facilitate relationships with politicians who are sympathetic to the ADOS cause, thereby mobilizing resources and effort more efficiently in campaign cycles. A similar approach is evident in AIPAC's strategic relationships with both Democratic and Republican senators and representatives, ensuring that its priorities remain on the national agenda, regardless of party lines. Mobilization and Community Engagement Moreover, a PAC can encourage ADOS engagement in politics at the grassroots level. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, voter turnout among Black Americans remains significantly lower than that of white Americans, often attributed to barriers like disenfranchisement and lack of representation. A focused PAC could tackle these barriers, encouraging voter registration drives, town halls, and educational campaigns that emphasize the importance of participation. Collaborating with local communities can reinforce a shared identity and purpose among ADOS, thereby creating a strong, cohesive force capable of demanding their rightful place in America’s socio-political landscape. Efforts in community organization would resemble AIPAC's grassroots initiatives, which have fostered a strong sense of unity among Jewish Americans across the U.S. The establishment of a Political Action Committee for American Descendants of Slavery is both a moral and an intellectual imperative. By focusing on the historical injustices faced by this community and advocating for reparative policies, a PAC would place ADOS issues at the forefront of legislative discourse. Through strategic lobbying, voting mobilization, and grassroots engagement, ADOS can leverage the political landscape in a way that is both effective and enduring. #changepolicy

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