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Disinformation, Midterms, and the Mind: How psychological science can help journalists combat election misinformation
Journalism and democracy have been upended by the growth of mis- and dis-information. Countering it effectively requires understanding why people are susceptible, targeted, and how they can become more resilient. Psychological research can teach journalists how to prebunk disinformation and convey credibility in ways that readers, viewers, and listeners can process, which is more essential than ever as November’s elections near. Register now to join the National Press Club Journalism Institute, the American Psychological Association, and PEN America for a free program on Thursday, Sept. 29 …
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Voter Accessibility: Improving your election coverage for people with disabilities
Midterm elections are Nov. 8. Are you prepared to be a watchdog for disabled voters in your communities? What is your newsroom doing to ensure your election coverage is useful and accessible for disabled voters? How are you covering voter rights and accessibility leading up to and on Election Day? More than 61 million Americans live with disabilities, yet they remain underrepresented in journalism produced by U.S. newsrooms. As a decisive midterm election approaches, recent coverage shows state and local measures intend to: reduce voting by absentee ballot, limit access at polling locations…
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Scholarships 101: How to make your application stand out in the crowd
Spring is scholarship season: With more than $30,000 in National Press Club scholarships available this year, how can students help their applications stand out? Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 6 p.m. ET for a behind-the-scenes discussion on what scholarship judges say makes — or breaks — an applicant’s chances of earning one of five National Press Club scholarships. This year’s deadlines are fast approaching, with the first round due Feb. 15. During this virtual session, scholarship judges will share tips to help them develop strong essay…
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Hate in the Headlines: Journalism and the challenge of extremism
As extremism has increasingly penetrated mainstream politics, journalists, especially political reporters, face new challenges. Some news organizations have dramatically reframed coverage and created new beats to track the surge in extremism, but fundamental changes are still needed if audiences are to get a full and accurate view of how anti-democratic forces are infusing civic life, from local school board meetings to nationwide elections. A recent report published by PEN America, Hate in the Headlines, found that without hypervigilance from journalists and editors, propaganda and…
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Using Leadership Connect: Find sources with smart database searches
It’s all about who you know, and potential sources for your stories are everywhere. Stay up to date with Leadership Connect, a database designed to find correct contact information for people and organizations. Whether you are trying to find the policy director for a member of Congress, board members for a foundation, or news media contacts, you can access Leadership Connect digitally in the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library. Representatives from Leadership Connect will demonstrate how to use the database at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The information resource is available at no…
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Maximizing the Bloomberg Terminal: How-tos, searches, and more
Whatever subject you’re covering, National Press Club members have access to real-time breaking news and in-depth research from the Bloomberg Terminal in the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library inside the Club. John Hughes, deputy team lead at Bloomberg Industry Group and a past president of the Club, will share how to use the Bloomberg Terminal at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 3. The news and information resource is available at no cost to Club members and is among the various tools available to help your research and reporting. The in person training is free for NPC members and $10…
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Living Under Threat: Ukraine, Russian journalists share struggles of wartime reporting
One year into Russia’s full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine, journalists in both countries have responded valiantly in insisting on their right to provide independent, accurate, and piercing news coverage that serves the public’s interests. As so many of the region’s journalists have pushed themselves to the limit in covering the war and its many ramifications, the physical, mental, and emotional toll is growing. Ukrainian journalists have worked to provide coverage of the war’s ruinous impacts on their communities despite risks to their personal safety, emotional trauma, and…
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Where We Live: Covering the intersection of housing and racism
Many Americans lacked access to affordable, decent housing before the coronavirus pandemic, a challenge that has disproportionately affected communities of color whether as renters or would-be home buyers. Now, the situation is reaching crisis levels across the country, with millions of renters at risk of losing their housing when a federal moratorium on evictions expires this summer. That combines with the historically unprecedented high price tag for home purchases, which has effectively priced out large swaths of the American middle- and working-class. The intersection of housing with…
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Exploring Craft: A master class in copyediting from the author of Dreyer’s English
Registration is now closed. A livestream option will be available to watch on the National Press Club Journalism Institute YouTube channel. If you have any technical issues accessing the webinar or livestream, please note we will post a recording on this page after the program. Language lovers, grammar geeks, and bibliophiles: Join Benjamin Dreyer, Random House executive managing editor and copy chief and author of the New York Times bestseller Dreyer's English, for a rousing behind-the-editor’s desk viewpoint on sharpening your writing and elevating your use of language. Dreyer will share…
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Firewalls & Journalism: What to know about Internet shutdown trends
An open and free Internet is widely seen as essential to journalists to both conduct their reporting and to disseminate their work. But a worsening trend of authoritarian and illiberal governments moving to erect digital firewalls and cut off Internet access, particularly during times of natural disaster or political crisis, is imperiling the ability of large swaths of the global population to stay informed and for journalists to track critical news developments. More countries than ever in 2022 saw Internet shutdowns, with at least 187 incidents documented across 35 countries, according to…
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