joelsimonsays.bsky.social
@joelsimonsays.bsky.social
"There’s a whole new system of local media emerging across the country, and if you divert your eyes from the terrifying threats to American democracy you can just see it coming into focus." My latest for @columjournreview.bsky.social

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Why the Fight for Local Journalism Matters
From Mississippi Today to John Thornton’s legacy, rays of hope for local news.
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April 16, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Trump and the press: how do you determine what is really a priority for the public from a journalistic point of view?

Listen to Betsy Reed, editor-in-chief @us.theguardian.com and @joelsimonsays.bsky.social founding director of the Journalism Protection Initiative at the Newmark J-School

#Ijf25
April 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
JESS is a new AI-power tool that will democratize safety information and put in the hands of the journalists who need it most. Brought to you by the ACOS and the Journalism Protection Initiative at CUNY Newmark J school. @journalismfestival.com #IFJ2025

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April 11, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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"Media organizations across the country must rally to defend their rights, protect their people, and report the news with independence," @joelsimonsays.bsky.social
Trump’s Attacks on Press Freedom Are Paving the Way for Authoritarianism
A leading global democracy research institute says democratic “backsliding” must be turned around quickly—warning that after 10 years, recovery is “close to impossible.”
www.vanityfair.com
March 31, 2025 at 4:11 PM
My latest for @vanityfair.com is on the link between attacks on press freedom and the consolidation of authoritarian power. Once democratic backsliding sets in there's a short window to turn things around.

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Trump’s Attacks on Press Freedom Are Paving the Way for Authoritarianism
A leading global democracy research institute says democratic “backsliding” must be turned around quickly—warning that after 10 years, recovery is “close to impossible.”
www.vanityfair.com
March 27, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Noosphere: An App to Follow Freelancers in the Field, by @joelsimonsays.bsky.social www.cjr.org/innovations/...
An App to Follow Freelancers in the Field
Noosphere, a video-based platform for independent journalists, launches today.
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February 24, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Here's the latest from the FT, The AP, The FCC, Joel Simon, Bill Gates, Scarlett Johansson, Reddit, and more... cnn.it/4huZuFM
February 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
In my latest for @columjournreview.bsky.social I chronicle the mounting threats to #pressfreedom and journalism safety under Trump II and describe what news organizations, journalists and their defenders can do to
prepare.

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Preparing for the Onslaught
Journalists need to come to terms with our new reality.
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February 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Spyware is proliferating with implications for press freedom. How can you stay safe? Here's my latest for
@columjournreview.bsky.social with safety tips from
Ronan Farrow, Ela Stapley, and @trevortimm.bsky.social.
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December 18, 2024 at 8:22 PM
Journalists facing censorship, repression and violence need sanctuary and support in order to continue their vital work. The Knight Press Freedom Fellowship program announced today brings together top journalism institutions committed to making a difference.

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New Knight Press Freedom Fellowship Program Offers Support for At-Risk Journalists - Newmark J-School
An announcement from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism.
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December 16, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Hello Bluesky! There's much debate on how journalists should cover the second Trump term. Here's my take in @columjournreview.bsky.social.

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A New Way to Cover Trump’s Second Term
Why we should approach America with the humility of a good international reporter.
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November 19, 2024 at 3:17 PM