States Newsroom. Ex-Chicago Tribune editorial board member, journalist whose natural habitat is wild outdoors. Enjoys flashbacks of Peace Corps-Zambia/Africa.
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Jeff Bezos, who could keep the Wash Post a pillar of American democracy with the change dug out from his limousine seats, sets an example of surrender to authoritarianism for every other business person and institution in America.
The @WashPost has now laid off its Asia editor, its New Delhi bureau chief, its Sydney bureau chief, its Cairo bureau chief, the entire Middle East reporting team, China correspondents, Iran correspondents, Turkey correspondents, and many more. The world is becoming less America-centric by the minute while the United States is becoming more America-centric than ever. It is just a depressing yet somehow perfect summation of our current moment that one of the most important newspapers in the history of the country - one that has actually shaped the history of the United States - doesn't think reporting on the world is of any use anymore. What an utterly perfect encapsulation of where we have arrived.
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A staggering statement from former Washington Post editor Marty Baron: "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations."
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NEW from Jennifer Schulze: Beware of Donald Trump’s made-for-TV immigration arrests. It’s only the start of his propaganda blitz.
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It’s #GivingTuesday! States Newsroom is proud to shine a light on policy and politics in all 50 states.
If you’ve valued our on-the-ground reporting and state-focused analysis this year, can you help us continue serving our readers across the country?
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News deserts are a real thing, and this blog post from tech company @newsbreakApp lays out the challenging state of local news access.
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In this post-election world we need straightforward news. We, @stateline and our parent company @statesnewsroom are committed to news from the fifty states. Fair. Fearless. Free (to read). But not free to publish. So please support our work. Thank you. stateline.org/donate/
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Catching my breath after the election to say I love the work that our @stateline_news and our partners at @statesnewsroom accomplished nationwide this year. But our work isn’t done. Please consider donating to supporting our nonprofit journalism stateline.org/donate/
Keep calm and follow our live election coverage from @statesnewsroom
#Election2024 #FairFearlessFree
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Here's to all the journalists working their tails off tonight to cover this election @statesnewsroom and all the newsrooms. 🍻 🍕
(and h/t to my pals at @BetterGov for compiling this video)
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All of THIS. 👇
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🚨The 2024 Election is huge and voting is local, so I want to tell everyone why @statesnewsroom is so important to follow.
We have more than 200 on-the-ground reporters in all 50 states and DC — local reporters and editors with decades of experience covering their states. 1/
Currently sitting in a virtual newsroom of 200+ of the finest journalists across the US prepping for a long night after a grueling campaign season. A free, thriving press is vital to democracy. Support local journalism. @statesnewsroom #FairFearlessFree
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“It is hard when you are left with no home and electricity, with your children." Forgotten farmworkers, their homes and livelihoods destroyed, are struggling to survive after Hurricane Helene: ow.ly/15SQ50TXofm
Great interview about election reporting. "Sanewashing" is a thing.
Q&A: The Nevada Current’s Michael Lyle on covering a swing state amid poll anxiety cjr.org/the_media_today/qa_m… via @cjr @NevadaCurrent @statesnewsroom #FairFearlessFree
Lara Weber | @laraweber.bsky.social retweeted
For the most insightful on-the-ground reporting and expert analysis from our local journalists in 50 states, bookmark this page now and turn to us as we head toward Election Day.
#FairFearlessFree #LocalReporting #LocalJournalism #Decision2024
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Lara Weber | @laraweber.bsky.social retweeted
It's Friday - stop your doomscrolling, and celebrate some good news with us!
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Madigan’s approach to power at center of opening statements in his corruption trial via @@CapitolNewsIL capitolnewsillinois.com/news…
Now you can binge @statesnewsroom's entire six-part election series, "The Deciders." Dig in, it's highly nutritious.
The future of journalism is in good hands.
Unspool the whole @statesnewsroom thread to meet some amazing reporters.
Big back-to-school wishes to our 2024 @StatesNewsroom fellows and summer interns! This outstanding class of reporters covered policy and politics in state capitals across the nation, proving that the future of journalism is in good hands. Take a bow …
Follow these outstanding journalists - our class of 2024 interns and fellows at @statesnewsroom
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Big back-to-school wishes to our 2024 @StatesNewsroom fellows and summer interns! This outstanding class of reporters covered policy and politics in state capitals across the nation, proving that the future of journalism is in good hands. Take a bow …
Lara Weber | @laraweber.bsky.social retweeted
And today she tells @MarkLeibovich at the Tribune Festival: "Dick Cheney will be voting for Kamala Harris."
