Anne Godlasky
@annieisi.bsky.social
President @nationalpress.bsky.social
Formerly of USA Today
2020 Nieman Foundation at Harvard fellow
American University alum
Formerly of USA Today
2020 Nieman Foundation at Harvard fellow
American University alum
Reposted by Anne Godlasky
I left The Washington Post last year, but wrote my love letter in the middle of my time there, in 2015.
Everything changed, over my 1st decade there. Then everything changed again, in the decade after this was written. But there were 2 constants: the work & the people. www.mrdanzak.com/blog/10years
Everything changed, over my 1st decade there. Then everything changed again, in the decade after this was written. But there were 2 constants: the work & the people. www.mrdanzak.com/blog/10years
A good shot at the facts — Mr. Dan Zak
Ten years ago today I first reported for work at The Washington Post. Deep Throat had come out a couple days earlier. I might have been wearing a tie. My pants sure as shit didn't fit.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:56 PM
I left The Washington Post last year, but wrote my love letter in the middle of my time there, in 2015.
Everything changed, over my 1st decade there. Then everything changed again, in the decade after this was written. But there were 2 constants: the work & the people. www.mrdanzak.com/blog/10years
Everything changed, over my 1st decade there. Then everything changed again, in the decade after this was written. But there were 2 constants: the work & the people. www.mrdanzak.com/blog/10years
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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/
Kaitlan Collins—Countering Misinformation: Journalism’s Challenge for Next ‘Several Decades’ - National Press Foundation
Countering misinformation requires commitment to responsible journalism, says Kaitlan Collins, host of CNN’s The Source.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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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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/
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.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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/
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The National Press Foundation is alarmed by the arrest of Don Lemon in connection with his coverage of a protest at a Minnesota church earlier this month. https://nationalpress.org/newsfeed/national-press-foundation-condemns-arrest-of-don-lemon-journalist-in-minnesota/
January 30, 2026 at 8:55 PM
The National Press Foundation is alarmed by the arrest of Don Lemon in connection with his coverage of a protest at a Minnesota church earlier this month. https://nationalpress.org/newsfeed/national-press-foundation-condemns-arrest-of-don-lemon-journalist-in-minnesota/
I’ve heard so many people say, “I just don’t know what to believe” this year. If that’s not a clarion call for journalism’s factual reporting, I don’t know what is.
“By stating knowns, unknowns, and consequences plainly and with context, journalists can help the public feel able to respond to events appropriately.” - @annieisi.bsky.social
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December 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
I’ve heard so many people say, “I just don’t know what to believe” this year. If that’s not a clarion call for journalism’s factual reporting, I don’t know what is.
Very much looking forward to moderating this panel. Tell me what you’d ask!
The CDC ACIP rolled back hepatitis B vaccine recs. Ask about this & childhood vaccine issues in Dec. 11 webinar with Drs. Paul Offit, Mona Amin & @alokpatelmd.bsky.social & a @politico.com health reporter https://nationalpress.org/training/register-making-sense-of-the-childhood-vaccine-schedule/
December 6, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Very much looking forward to moderating this panel. Tell me what you’d ask!
It’s worth it. Apply!
Visit any Washington bureau and you're bound to find a Paul Miller alum! DMV journalists, apply by Dec. 3 to level up your coverage of politics & policy: https://nationalpress.org/training/paul-miller-washington-reporting-fellowship-class-of-2026/
November 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
It’s worth it. Apply!
My dad’s going to be jealous of me at the NPF awards dinner this year!
Legendary sportscaster Bob Costas will receive NPF's 2025 Sol Taishoff Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism, praised for more than 40 years of work spanning sports, news and pop culture. https://nationalpress.org/award-story/bob-costas-wins-national-press-foundation-taishoff-award/
November 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
My dad’s going to be jealous of me at the NPF awards dinner this year!
Do yourself a favor and go for this:
We call it: Widening the Pipeline, a year of monthly meetings to support journalists of color.
Alumni call it: "Life changing."✨
Now is your chance to be part of the Class of 2026: https://nationalpress.org/training/widening-the-pipeline-fellowship-2026-journalists-of-color/
Alumni call it: "Life changing."✨
Now is your chance to be part of the Class of 2026: https://nationalpress.org/training/widening-the-pipeline-fellowship-2026-journalists-of-color/
October 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Do yourself a favor and go for this:
Lots of stories to come on this issue. Follow along:
"Rural hospitals are going to have to make tough decisions about closing & reducing services, which can mean longer ER wait times, maternity wards going away...that impacts the entire community, not just the Medicaid population," says Julia Drefke of Adventist Health. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDew...
September 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Lots of stories to come on this issue. Follow along:
Join us today or sign up to get the recording, especially if you’re a health, politics or business journalist: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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To help journalists in their mission to produce accurate, contextual coverage of the implications of new and emerging legislation on healthcare in both urban and rural areas, the National Press Founda...
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September 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Looking forward to this convo. Join us!
Join @marinawg.bsky.social (@pulitzercenter.org), @annieisi.bsky.social (@nationalpress.bsky.social), Monica Williams (@rjionline.bsky.social), and @ecwilliams.bsky.social (@npcinstitute.bsky.social) for a conversation on how to position yourself to win grants and fellowships.
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Finding the Money: Tips for strengthening proposals for journalism grants and fellowships - Journalism Institute
Program panelists: Anne Godlasky, National Press Foundation President Marina Walker Guevara, The Pulitzer Center Executive Editor Monica Williams, Independent Journalist and Reynolds Journalism Instit...
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August 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Sorry, everyone has to post. It’s the law.
When you use a major event – like the Super Bowl or, say, the engagement news of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (😻🌹❣️) as cover for your own bad news, political spin doctors call it "throwing out the bodies." https://nationalpress.org/topic/21-types-of-political-spin-you-should-know/
21 Types of Political Spin You Should Know - National Press Foundation
Politicians employ a number of spin tactics to try to control the narrative about themselves and their policies, Caroline Fisher, both a former journalist and a former “spin doctor,” told Paul Miller fellows March 7. “In the social media era, politicians have regained a lot of control. They don’t need you like they used to,...Read More
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August 26, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Sorry, everyone has to post. It’s the law.
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August 15, 2025 at 11:14 AM
A fantastic resource:
Free training, paid awards - get those applications in!!!
9 journalism awards, 3 free fellowships and 1 newsy webinar ready for you to sign up, all in this week's newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nationalpress.org/august-10-2025-news-from-npf-13435959
August 14, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Free training, paid awards - get those applications in!!!
OK, journalists. No matter your beat, there’s a prize for everyone in this thread. Get rewarded for the good work you’ve already done! 🤑
📢 Applications are now open for the National Press Foundation Annual Journalism Awards! Apply by Sept. 30 for more than $50K in prizes. nationalpress.org/newsfeed/app...
August 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
OK, journalists. No matter your beat, there’s a prize for everyone in this thread. Get rewarded for the good work you’ve already done! 🤑
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NEW: Apply for NPF’s Local Business Journalism Fellowship to be led by veteran reporters & experts in business & economics Sept. 15-18 in Washington, D.C. Local journos should apply to this expenses-paid training by 8/18! https://nationalpress.org/training/apply-local-business-journalism-fellowship/
July 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
NEW: Apply for NPF’s Local Business Journalism Fellowship to be led by veteran reporters & experts in business & economics Sept. 15-18 in Washington, D.C. Local journos should apply to this expenses-paid training by 8/18! https://nationalpress.org/training/apply-local-business-journalism-fellowship/
“Am I going to try to blend in or am I going to stand out? … Where are the exits? … Who are the different actors in this space? What are their motives and what methods do they typically use?”
As a number of journalists report being injured by law enforcement while covering the LA ICE protests, here are some of the questions photojournalist, nurse and IWMF trainer Rosem Morton recommends asking yourself before covering the crowd:
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Helping Journalists to #ThinkSafety - National Press Foundation
Risk analysis is crucial to any journalist, especially those in the field, IWMF safety trainer Rosem Morton told NPF fellows.
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June 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
“Am I going to try to blend in or am I going to stand out? … Where are the exits? … Who are the different actors in this space? What are their motives and what methods do they typically use?”
Following this… 👀
Kicking off the webinar: "NCES has been abolished in all but name," says Stephen Provasnik, former deputy commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics at @usedgov.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul_Q...
WEBINAR — How to Cover Education Department Cuts in Your Community
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June 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Following this… 👀
Interesting piece from current @nationalpress.bsky.social Paul Miller Washington reporting fellow Cybele Mayes-Osterman:
Russia's 'Pearl Harbor': What to know about Ukraine's audacious drone strike
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Russia's 'Pearl Harbor': What to know about Ukraine's audacious drone strike
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Russia's 'Pearl Harbor': What to know about Ukraine's audacious drone strike
Ukraine unleashed more than a hundred drones smuggled deep into Russia in what it called its most damaging attack yet.
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June 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Interesting piece from current @nationalpress.bsky.social Paul Miller Washington reporting fellow Cybele Mayes-Osterman:
Russia's 'Pearl Harbor': What to know about Ukraine's audacious drone strike
www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...
Russia's 'Pearl Harbor': What to know about Ukraine's audacious drone strike
www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...
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As journalists cover health care worker shortages (current and worsening), they should include statistics on burnout, PTSD and other unresolved mental health effects of the pandemic, therapist @nidhitewarilcsw.bsky.social says.
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Frontline Workers Went from COVID Pandemic to Mental Health Pandemic - National Press Foundation
Therapist Nidhi Tewari says frontline and healthcare workers are still experiencing high rates of burnout and PTSD, yet are ignored.
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May 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM
As journalists cover health care worker shortages (current and worsening), they should include statistics on burnout, PTSD and other unresolved mental health effects of the pandemic, therapist @nidhitewarilcsw.bsky.social says.
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May 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Gift link. If you haven’t seen it yet, please give yourself the time and space to read and reflect.
Wildman's daughter, Orli Halpern, died at 14 after years of fighting an aggressive form of liver cancer. Orli wanted to talk about life and death in ways many adults could not. Sarah asked: “If My Dying Daughter Could Face Her Mortality, Why Couldn’t the Rest of Us?” www.nytimes.com/2024/11/25/o...
May 23, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Gift link. If you haven’t seen it yet, please give yourself the time and space to read and reflect.
As DC readies for a massive military parade, a look back at this piece from @nationalpress.bsky.social Paul Miller fellow @nikpopli.bsky.social time.com/7270148/trum...
For Veterans Fired by Trump, Sense of Betrayal Runs Deep
Donald Trump's cuts across the federal workforce include many veterans—some of whom were later rehired—sowing outrage and anger.
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May 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM
As DC readies for a massive military parade, a look back at this piece from @nationalpress.bsky.social Paul Miller fellow @nikpopli.bsky.social time.com/7270148/trum...
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Newsrooms, we're watching you. That's the message The Diversity Pledge Institute founder Larry Graham shared with NPF Widening the Pipeline journalists. nationalpress.org/topic/when-t... #dei #newsroomdiversity
May 13, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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