Journalism & Media

What Would a Second Trump Reign Mean for Press Freedom?

The possibility of a second Trump administration has WatchDog Opinion sweating blood over the potential for a serious undermining of the press, whether by choking off access to public records, opening up libel laws that help protect journalists from libel suits by public figures or going to virtual war with the news media. What might be in store if Trump wins back the presidency?

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September 24, 2024 to October 1, 2024

Rosemary's House: Journalism Residency in Greece With Mentor Ben Taub

SEJ members receive priority application review and a 200-euro credit toward any 2024 residency at Rosemary's House in Greece, including this one-week workshop with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ben Taub. Tuition includes food, drink and shared lodging (private lodging available for additional cost).

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"Like Carbon Dioxide, This Louisiana Task Force’s Work Is Deep Underground"

"A special legislative task force assigned with exploring the impacts of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) in Louisiana still hasn’t submitted a report of its findings —  five months after it was due. And its chairman and the lawmaker who created the group won’t say why."

Source: Floodlight, 07/24/2024
November 1, 2024

DEADLINE: One World Human Rights Documentary Film Festival

The One World Human Rights Documentary Film Festival in Prague, Mar 12-20, 2025, invites submissions from filmmakers worldwide on topics ranging from (but not limited to) political scandals, authoritarian regimes, sustainable development, and social and environmental themes. 2024 deadlines: Sep 1 (early); Nov 1 (final).

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July 29, 2024

DEADLINE: GLF Africa Photography Awards

Global Landscapes Forum invites photographers (professional or amateur) to submit their best shots of tropical forests, grasslands, drylands, peatlands, wetlands, the ocean and coasts, and African livelihoods. Cash prizes. Enter by Jul 29, 2024. 

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Extreme Heat Changes Landscape for Summer Recreation Stories

Outdoor recreation is a half-trillion-dollar industry in the United States and summer is a peak season for fun. But as the planet warms, the combination of extreme heat and outdoor activity greatly raises the health risk. The latest TipSheet explores more than a half-dozen common pastimes to report on — whether fishing and hiking or picnics and state fairs — that now hold hidden dangers.

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