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Oakland Voices Director Rasheed Shabazz with fellow panelists Cheryl W. Thompson cherylwt.bsky.social‬ of @npr.org and #MaynardAlum P. Kenneth Burns @pkbnews.bsky.social of @whyy.org! Thank you for joining us at #NABJ25!

At #NABJ? Join Oakland Voices Director Rasheed Shabazz, Diana Fuentes, Executive Director of @ire.org , Cheryl W. Thompson, Senior Editor at @npr.org, and P. Kenneth Burns, reporter @whyy.org for a session on Shaking Loose Public Records! Thursday, 12pm ET. eppro02.ativ.me/appinfo.php?...

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Headed to #NABJ? Join Felecia Dixon Henderson @newsgirl84.bsky.social, #MaynardInstitute Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, for this panel on "Resilience in the newsroom: advocacy and excellence amid industry upheaval." Thursday, August 7 from 1-2pm.

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California taxpayers will pay $15 million to hire journalists Your morning catch-up: Taxpayer-funded journalism, remains of the 31st firestorm victim found in Altadena and more big stories.

LA Times journalist James Rainey on California's groundbreaking support for local journalism through our @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social Journalism and the @maynardinstitute.bsky.social: "Accurate news and information has become an increasingly fleeting resource." www.latimes.com/california/n...

Thank you to our university partners at @uncchapelhill.bsky.social Hussman School of Journalism and Media and the @centerforlocalnews.bsky.social! Read more: mije.org/news/2025/07...

Congressional testimony: Cutting DEI will cost Americans more money USC Price University Professor Shaun Harper delivered testimony about DEI programs during a hearing before a U.S. House subcommittee.

🔥 House Republicans held an anti-DEI hearing. USC Professor Shaun Harper testified:

"DEI opponents make assertions that are often, at best, based on anecdotes. They repeatedly neglect to substantiate their critiques with credible quantitative survey results."

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UNC, Local Media Sustainability Center to host Maynard Regional Training

We are so grateful to our partners at @uncchapelhill.bsky.social's Hussman School of Journalism and Media and the @centerforlocalnews.bsky.social Read more about our partnership on our Maynard Regional Training Series! mije.org/news/2025/07...

Signal Chief Meredith Whittaker Sounds Alarm On Agentic A.I.’s Privacy Threat Signal Foundation President Meredith Whittaker warns that agentic A.I. could breach app-level security, threatening privacy for millions of users.

Yes, I did sound the alarm on agentic AI's privacy threat, and rightly so.

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LAPD can't detain, fire less lethal ammunition at journalists covering protests Los Angeles became the flashpoint in President Trump's campaign to deport undocumented immigrants.

The LAPD can't detain, remove or fire less lethal weapons or chemical agents at journalists covering protests in the city, a federal judge ordered.

This is good but it's pretty wild that a judge needs to explicitly say cops shouldn't fire weapons at journalists.

🧵 10 things to know about the Texas Floods from Climate Desk 🧵

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We're speaking with @sfchronicle.com's @jessicaroy.bsky.social and @latimes.com's Andrea Castillo to break down what this bill means for everyday Californians like you.

❓What questions do you have about this legislation, and how it might affect you?
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A huge thank you and congratulations to our partners at @berkeleyjournalism.bsky.social, @amcommmedia.bsky.social, California Black Media, Latino Media Collaborative, and the many partner and affiliate organizations that helped achieve this!

California expands historic commitment to local journalism fellowships ______________________________________________________________________________________________ California expands historic commitment to local journalism fellowships Media Release July 1, 2025 Califor...

A new $15 million for local journalism in CA budget! “Even in tight financial times, independent journalism, which underpins a citizen-informed democracy, is deserving of priority support,” said former State Senator Steve Glazer, a champion of local journalism.

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GREAT NEWS! California expands commitment to local journalism with a $15 million allocation!

“This funding strengthens the people and organizations anchoring local journalism in communities across California." - @reynoldspost.bsky.social

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DEADLINE TODAY! REGISTER NOW for The Maynard Regional Training Series for editors and managers! Hosted by UNC Chapel Hill’s Hussman School of Journalism and Media and the Center for Innovation and Sustainability in Local Media
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Registration is now open for the second iteration of our Maynard Regional Training Series at UNC Chapel Hill on July 17-18! Join us at the @centerforlocalnews.bsky.social at @UNCHussman.

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DEADLINE June 30: The Maynard Regional Training Series for entry and mid-level editors and managers! Hosted by UNC Chapel Hill’s Hussman School of Journalism and Media and the Center for Innovation and Sustainability in Local Media @centerforlocalnews.bsky.social docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

From @baycitynews.bsky.social and Local News Matters:

A local premiere in Berkeley.
“Old Heart” screens at 7 p.m. June 17 at The Hillside Club.
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World War II mixed-race romance ‘Old Heart’ premieres locally in Berkeley - Local News Matters

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As we continue to fight for the California Local News Fellowship, join us in thanking California State Legislators for voting to protect local news and democracy:

The work isn't done! YOU can reach out to Governor Gavin Newsom: Click below, select "Budget May Revise 2025-26" from the drop-down menu, and leave a comment voicing your support for the California Local News Fellowship in partnership with the Maynard Institute. www.gov.ca.gov/contact/

"To truly rebuild California’s local news infrastructure, we must invest in the full ecosystem."

Read more from Steve Glazer @Steve_Glazer and Maynard Institute Co-Executive Director Martin G. Reynolds at @sacbee.com. @sacbeeeditboard.bsky.social

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