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Letting AI Lift the Heavy Load in Investigative Reporting - National Press Foundation CalMatters investigative reporter Ryan Sabalow introduces the Digital Democracy AI too, designed to analyze the California Legislature's voting patterns and influence, and educate audiences about the impact of policies.

AI won’t replace investigative reporters. But it will replace hours of manual data digging. Ryan Sabalow of @calmatters.org shares the real power move: https://nationalpress.org/topic/letting-ai-lift-the-heavy-load-in-investigative-reporting/

In an era of bare-knuckle politics and razor-thin margins, journalists covering Congress must constantly adapt. @lisad.bsky.social of PBS NewsHour shares advice: https://nationalpress.org/topic/wild-west-is-new-norm-for-congressional-coverage/

Apply: Thomas L. Stokes Award for Energy and Environment Journalism - National Press Foundation The National Press Foundation presents the Thomas L. Stokes Award to a U.S.-based journalist for reporting excellence on the subject of energy and environment. The winner of the award receives $2,500.

🌎 LAST CHANCE: Submit your reporting, analysis or commentary on energy and the environment by 11:59 p.m. March 3! ⌛ https://nationalpress.org/awards/thomas-l-stokes-award-for-best-energy-writing/

Does your journalism shine a light on mental health issues and treatments? Apply for the $10,000 Mattingly Award by March 6! ⏱️ https://nationalpress.org/awards/carolyn-c-mattingly-award-for-mental-health-reporting/

Journalism and AI: Will it Reflect Community Diversity? - National Press Foundation Journalist Davar Ardalan and Howard University researcher Lucretia Williams say journalists should ensure AI reflects audience diversity.

Black History Month is about looking to the past – and the future: https://nationalpress.org/topic/journalism-and-ai-will-it-reflect-community-diversity/

Sports Journalist David Aldridge: 'Diversity Matters' - National Press Foundation Veteran sports journalist David Aldridge of The Athletic recalled how the Colin Kaepernick national anthem story broke. “Diversity matters...

🏀🖤 During Black History Month, we spotlight David Aldridge of @theathletic.com — award-winning journalist, trusted NBA insider, and advocate for diversity in sports journalism. #BlackHistoryMonth #DiversityInMedia https://nationalpress.org/topic/sports-journalist-david-aldridge-diversity-matters/

Are you covering #RareDiseaseDay? NPF has curated reporting guidelines based on interviews with journalists and those directly affected to help. https://nationalpress.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Rare-Disease-Reporting-Guide-1.pdf

Tackling the 'Race Problem' of Inaccurate Data for Black Californians - National Press Foundation Candice Mays of Mapping Black California tells journalists to pay attention to provenance when it comes to data.

Data journalism isn’t just numbers — it’s a way to preserve history, recognize people and uncover inequity. Candice Mays of Mapping Black California explains. 📊🖤 #BlackHistoryMonth https://nationalpress.org/topic/tackling-the-race-problem-of-inaccurate-data-for-black-californians/

How the Black Catholic Messenger Tells the Full Story - National Press Foundation Nate Tinner-Williams launched the Black Catholic Messenger during America's racial reckoning. Now he aims to extend that reckoning to elevate the history and modern-day role of American Americans in the church.

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we highlight the Black Catholic Messenger. Under Nate Tinner-Williams, it combines historical research and modern journalism to ensure these voices are represented. 🙏🏾https://nationalpress.org/topic/how-the-black-catholic-messenger-tells-the-full-story/

Storytelling Impacts Disease Research, Policy and Perception - National Press Foundation Sarita Edwards' son Elijah is a Trisomy 18 survivor and in starting the E.WE Foundation she knows storytelling changes policy and lives.

Ahead of #RareDiseaseDay Feb. 28, Sarita Edwards who founded E.WE Foundation after her son was diagnosed with Trisomy 18, reminds journalists that storytelling influences policy – and funding. #RareDC2026 https://nationalpress.org/topic/storytelling-impacts-disease-research-policy-and-perception/

Apply: Thomas L. Stokes Award for Energy and Environment Journalism - National Press Foundation The National Press Foundation presents the Thomas L. Stokes Award to a U.S.-based journalist for reporting excellence on the subject of energy and environment. The winner of the award receives $2,500.

Do you report on energy, natural resources and the environment? APPLY BY MARCH 3 for the $2,500 Stokes Award: https://nationalpress.org/awards/thomas-l-stokes-award-for-best-energy-writing/

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor journalists like @aallyahpatrice.bsky.social of @capitalb.bsky.social, whose work exemplifies the power of reporting to inform a community: https://nationalpress.org/topic/sinners-came-to-clarksdale-thanks-to-years-of-community-journalism/

📢 Now accepting applications for the NPF Business Journalism Fellowship! We'll bring reporters to Washington to hear from small business owners, economists and other experts April 26-29. Apply by March 23. https://nationalpress.org/training/apply-local-business-journalism-fellowship-2/

Veteran Journalist Richard Prince: DEI Backlash is No Accident - National Press Foundation As a member of the Washington Post Metro Seven in 1972, Richard Prince helped elevate equity and diversity in newsrooms. He's never stopped.

During @BlackHistoryMonth, we honor voices like veteran journalist Richard Prince, who has spent decades championing diversity and equity in newsrooms — long before “DEI” was a buzzword. https://nationalpress.org/topic/veteran-journalist-richard-prince-dei-backlash-is-no-accident/

WATCH LIVE: Experts go from Senate testimony and in-depth reports to NPF's webinar to share insights on AI licensing and tips for journalists: https://www.youtube.com/live/ocjn48GSmZE?si=R_gHd7f8zK5ovt90

Join our AI & licensing webinar with experts from @usc.edu, @digidaymedia.bsky.social, @itif.org & @cmu.edu on Feb. 19 @ 12 pm ET. https://loom.ly/o3cCnY0

Visual Journalism Tips and Tools - National Press Foundation Washington Post head of graphics Javier Zarracina and The Guardian social media visuals producer Teresa Lo share design tips with reporters.

The more the merrier! @us.theguardian.com social media designer @loteresa.bsky.social encourages reporters to collect visuals of everything to allow for different entryways to the story on different platforms. https://loom.ly/SjR5WSo

Lisa Hughes, publisher and CEO of The Philadelphia Inquirer, has won NPF's 2025 Chairman Citation.
https://nationalpress.org/award-story/philadelphia-inquirer-publisher-lisa-hughes-wins-npf-chairmans-citation/

Hughes will receive the award at NPF’s Annual Journalism Awards Dinner on March 12.

No maps. A 6-hour journey to a small town in France. @jerryzremski.bsky.social of @merrillcollege.bsky.social & @buffalonews.com shares his coolest assignment. https://loom.ly/5CphD2w

Fantastic work, Tristan! Such a service to the community.

Unsafe lead levels found in half of New Orleans playgrounds Verite News tested lead levels at more than 80 parks. Even trace amounts of the toxic metal can cause learning problems and behavioral issues in children.

A big thank you to the National Press Foundation for supporting our lead contamination investigation. Their Kozik Environmental Justice Reporting Grant enabled us to collect more than 500 soil samples across 84 New Orleans playgrounds.

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When AI and IP Collide: What Journalists Need to Know - National Press Foundation AI copyright lawsuits are either about input or output, legal and innovation experts said in a National Press Foundation webinar.

AI was featured in a quarter of this year's Super Bowl ads. AI companies will also be a mainstay in court, with more than 70 lawsuits that will determine the future of copyright: https://nationalpress.org/topic/when-ai-and-ip-collide-what-journalists-need-to-know/

Vox Publisher and EIC Swati Sharma Shares Leadership Secrets - National Press Foundation Swati Sharma became Vox editor in chief and publisher by focusing on journalism skills, not titles or prestige.

"I didn’t keep looking up, I kept really focused on my job," says @vox.com editor & publisher @swatigauri.bsky.social re: promotions. https://nationalpress.org/topic/vox-publisher-and-eic-swati-sharma-shares-leadership-secrets/

Important this week and always: Journalist Henrick Karoliszyn opens up about mental health and when he had to get off the newsroom treadmill.
https://nationalpress.org/topic/the-cost-of-bearing-witness-mental-health-trauma-and-the-weight-journalists-carry/

We encourage all journalists to tune into this important webinar from our friends at NPCJI. In addition to the briefing, here are additional resources on journalist safety to keep on hand: nationalpress.org/topic/journa...

What advice does @cnn.com's @kaitlancollins.bsky.social give young journalists? It's not "smile." https://nationalpress.org/topic/kaitlan-collins-cnn-journalists-storytelling-misinformation-responsibility/

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Daniel Murphy's @tbij.bsky.social series on China using forced Uyghur labor has won this year's Hinrich Foundation Award for Reporting on Trade https://nationalpress.org/award-story/the-bureau-of-investigative-journalism-wins-hinrich-trade-reporting-award/

How Job Uncertainty Affects Mental Health - National Press Foundation Psychologist Jason Wang gave NPF journalists insights on how to cover the unsettling truth about modern work life's lack of stability.

Layoffs don't just affect the people who lose their jobs, but the ones left behind. Vocational psychologist Jason Wang explains how job uncertainty can lead to problems at work -- including newsrooms: https://nationalpress.org/topic/how-job-uncertainty-affects-mental-health/

Conquering Imposter Syndrome with Samantha Ragland - National Press Foundation American Press Institute's Samantha Ragland guided NPF Widening the Pipeline journalists to fight imposter syndrome with evidence of success.

As more talented journalists face layoffs, this time at The Washington Post, a reminder that you are worth so much more than your title: https://nationalpress.org/topic/conquering-imposter-syndrome-with-samantha-ragland/