Elliot C. Williams

More than 170 US citizens have been held by immigration agents ProPublica uncovered that Americans have been kicked, dragged, and detained for days.

During a press conference, Kristi Noem claimed that ICE has not detained or arrested any US citizens. This isn't true.

The reality is that at least 170 citizens have been held by immigration agents, including two kids with cancer.

Not fun fact according to the American Federation of Teachers: As of 2020, 25% of adjunct professors were eligible for public assistance. I had colleagues who used food stamps.

Poverty doesn’t always look like what you’d expect, and none of us are guaranteed a life without un- or under-employment.

Highlighting Indigenous stories from across NPR's network NPR is highlighting Indigenous stories from across its network in celebrations of Indigenous Peoples Day.

NPR is highlighting Indigenous stories from across its network in celebrations of Indigenous Peoples Day. n.pr/47nGDK8

Prominent news outlets reject Pentagon rules before signing deadline The Washington Post and other major news outlets have refused to sign the Defense Department’s restrictive new press policy, citing First Amendment concerns.

Breaking news: The Washington Post joined the New York Times, CNN and the Atlantic in refusing to sign the Defense Department’s restrictive new press policy, citing First Amendment concerns.

Airports Are Pushing Back Against Kristi Noem’s Shutdown Propaganda Across the country, airports are refusing to air a video from the Homeland Security chief blaming Democrats for the shutdown.

Across the country, airports are refusing to air a video from the Homeland Security chief blaming Democrats for the shutdown. trib.al/tw3Hd3X

Starving children screaming for food as US aid cuts unleash devastation and death across Myanmar U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has repeatedly said “no one has died" because of his government’s decision to gut its foreign aid program.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted “no one has died” as a result of U.S. foreign aid cuts. In Myanmar, the grieving father of a 2-year-old boy who died after their food rations were cut calls such claims a lie.

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Thanks to @npcinstitute.bsky.social for enlisting two dcogc.bluesky.social board members for this key briefing for reporters and anyone else following the federal takeover of DC law enforcement.

Covering the Federal Takeover: Gathering arrest data, knowing the law, and other tips for journalists covering D.C. - Journalism Institute Journalists covering the federal takeover of D.C.’s law enforcement have a lot to keep up with, including a slew of executive orders, near-daily public rallies and press conferences, and video footage...

We’re hosting a briefing this Friday at noon ET with @dcogc.bsky.social to share best practices for gathering arrest data and covering the federal takeover of D.C. law enforcement. Bring your questions: www.pressclubinstitute.org/event/coveri...

Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships - Journalism Institute Program panelists: Anne Godlasky, National Press Foundation President Marina Walker Guevara, The Pulitzer Center Executive Editor Monica Williams, Independent Journalist and Reynolds Journalism Instit...

Join @marinawg.bsky.social (@pulitzercenter.org), @annieisi.bsky.social (@nationalpress.bsky.social), Monica Williams (@rjionline.bsky.social), and @ecwilliams.bsky.social (@npcinstitute.bsky.social) for a conversation on how to position yourself to win grants and fellowships.

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Prosecutors Fail to Secure Indictment Against Man Who Threw Sandwich at Federal Agent

Prosecutors Fail to Secure Indictment Against Man Who Threw Sandwich at Federal Agent www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/u...

So grateful for this opportunity, which allowed me to report on a novel anti-cancer effort in rural Kentucky. Read more: www.statnews.com/2025/07/23/c...

@washingtonpost.com is collecting the videos and photos of the police encounters you’ve witnessed in D.C. since President Donald Trump ordered federal agents to patrol the city.

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Elon Musk’s Worst Nightmare About DOGE Is Starting to Come True Federal agencies are starting to admit that DOGE’s policies were trash.

The National Weather Service has received permission to hire hundreds back—including 126 “front-line mission critical” personnel whose need became especially apparent in the wake of Texas' floods. trib.al/SFuFL0a

Uber’s Festering Sexual Assault Problem

Uber’s Festering Sexual Assault Problem www.nytimes.com/2025/08/06/b...

Larry Summers: "This is way beyond anything Nixon ever did ... this is the stuff of democracies giving way to authoritarianism. Firing statisticians goes with threatening the heads of newspapers, launching assaults on universities, launching assaults on law firms. This is really scary stuff."

Canadian Indigenous leader says he was 'filled with rage' before 'intense' conversation with Trump A Canadian Indigenous leader who greeted world heads of state arriving for the Group of Seven summit says he was “filled with rage” and considered leaving before Donald Trump arrived.

KANANASKIS, Alberta (AP) — A Canadian Indigenous leader who greeted world heads of state arriving for the Group of Seven summit says he was “filled with rage” and considered leaving before Donald Trump arrived — saying the U.S. president has “caused much pain and suffering in the world.”

Learn how to stand out in a crowd at Career Day at @pressclubdc.bsky.social.

In addition to plenty of networking, hear from @phillewis.bsky.social of @huffpost.com on strategies for building your brand and growing your network. Join us March 28: www.eventbrite.com/e/career-day...

📣 Calling all job seekers: Career Day at @pressclubdc.bsky.social offers a unique opportunity to meet top newsroom recruiters in the mid-Atlantic. Join us on March 28 for direct access to who’s hiring in journalism right now.

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National Press Club Journalism Institute announces public health journalism training series - Journalism Institute The National Press Club Journalism Institute will present a series of six virtual programs aimed at training journalists who cover public health.

Solutions-oriented journalism about America’s public health landscape has become increasingly important as disinformation continues to spread & health disparities widen.

Join us for a #webinar training series for journalists covering public health:

I became a member this week and I encourage all DC-area residents to do the same. We need this coverage more than ever.

Video: Trust and The Government — What journalists need to know to guide political coverage - Journalism Institute The National Press Club Journalism Institute and Partnership for Public Service held a briefing on Feb. 7, 2025, to support journalists in covering the current political environment with their audienc...

Here's the full video! www.pressclubinstitute.org/event/trust-...

The National Press Club Journalism Institute hosted a constructive webinar today: "Trust & The Government: What journalists need to know to guide political coverage." Max Stier, CEO (and non-partisan good government champion) at the Partnership for Public Service shared this public sentiment:

Public Health Reporting Fellowship  - Journalism Institute The Public Health Reporting Fellowship awards up to $7,500 each to five individuals to support reporting projects focused on the intersection of public health policy and health care delivery.

We are thrilled to announce our 2025 Public Health Reporting Fellowship cohort! Fellows will receive training and funds to support reporting projects focused on the intersection of public health and health care delivery. www.pressclubinstitute.org/public-healt...

Trust and The Government: What journalists need to know to guide political coverage - Journalism Institute Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute and Partnership for Public Service for a briefing that will prepare journalists to cover the federal government with their audience in mind, while not...

Join us Feb. 7 at noon ET for a virtual briefing that will prepare journalists to cover the current political landscape with their audience in mind, while noting their unique role in how the public perceives — and trusts — their federal government. www.pressclubinstitute.org/event/trust-...

If you’ve ever uttered the phrase “Black voters just didn’t turn out,” don’t talk to me. Just kidding… but seriously, we underestimate the role that voter suppression has on election turnout, by a lot, as I said in this panel at the @npcinstitute.bsky.social earlier this month.

For Colman Domingo, 'Sing Sing' is 'a gift of radical love' “We need to see more images of tenderness between men,” Colman Domingo, who plays John “Divine G” Whitfield in “Sing Sing,” said.

As "Sing Sing" heads back to theaters, I wanted to reshare what I wrote about the film after I saw it:

I'm looking for some great cover letters for journalism jobs to use as examples. Do you have an old one you'd be willing to share? Email yourfirstbyline @ gmail

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Thursday front page with large image of California fire devastation and quote “like a thousand fires” as headline

Thursday’s @latimes.com front page captures the horror. Good to see the fire coverage has no paywall