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The National Writers Union fights for all freelance writers & media workers in the digital age. Media contact: comms@nwu.org
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National Writers Union @nwu.org · Apr 2
NWU opposes the fascist coup that has taken over the US govt. We commit our union to work for the restoration of constitutional rule in the US, & to solidarity with all workers & others impacted by the coup, including workers in other countries facing US trade wars & tariffs. Join us: nwu.org/join
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Real talk.

So don't go it alone; join us in organizing for better working conditions so as freelancers, we can have our own schedule AND a living wage: nwu.org/join
theonion.com The Onion @theonion.com · 4d
Freelancer Loves Being Able To Barely Scrape By Livelihood On Own Schedule https://theonion.com/freelancer-loves-being-able-to-barely-scrape-by-livelih-1819579667/
Freelancer Loves Being Able To Barely Scrape By Livelihood On Own Schedule
February 11, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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kwistent.bsky.social
A lament for a lifetime of folded publications—and for WaPo Book World: substack.com/home/post/p-...
In the Folds
RIP Washington Post Book World, and all the publications I loved before
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February 8, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Freelance photographer has to cover surgery costs after being shot in the hand by feds.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-ma...
February 6, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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When billionaires own the news, truth takes a back seat to profit and power. That’s dangerous for all of us.

Sign the letter, #SaveThePost: actionnetwork.org/letters/save...
February 5, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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octoberk.bsky.social
i can't express just how much better it is to be doing any freelance gig work as part of a union. please drop in, translator friends! feel free to DM me with NWU questions.
nwu.org National Writers Union @nwu.org · 11d
Big news:
1) Our Translators Organizing Committee is now formally the Literary Translators Division of NWU
2) The LTD is hosting their next solidarity drop-in session!
📍 Where: Zoom
🕢 When: Wednesday, February 11, 7:30-8:45pm ET
📨 Email now to reserve your spot! tocsolidarity@gmail.com
In upper left-hand corner, white on red background, is the National Writers Union logo: NWU with the words “National Writers Union” beneath it Lefthand side of frame, white text on red background: The Translators Organizing Committee (TOC) is hosting their next solidarity drop-in session! Where: Zoom When: Wednesday, October 8, 7:30-8:45 ET Email us to reserve your spot! tocsolidarity@gmail.com Center/Righthand side of frame: Image of four arms with hands clenched into fists holding on to one another to form a diamond shape. The colors of the four arms, moving clockwise, are black, light purple, maroon and orange. In upper left-hand corner, white on red background, is the National Writers Union logo: NWU with the words “National Writers Union” beneath it Text in white on red background: We’re Doing This Because . . . We believe our power is stronger as a collective than it is as individuals. You don’t have to join NWU to attend the drop-ins, but we hope you will, and are happy to talk to you about why we think the union is the future. The more of us who join, alongside other writers, editors, and media creatives, the greater our chances of winning the working conditions we want and deserve! Translators Organizing Committee | translators@nwu.org
February 4, 2026 at 7:57 PM
nwu.org
Big news:
1) Our Translators Organizing Committee is now formally the Literary Translators Division of NWU
2) The LTD is hosting their next solidarity drop-in session!
📍 Where: Zoom
🕢 When: Wednesday, February 11, 7:30-8:45pm ET
📨 Email now to reserve your spot! tocsolidarity@gmail.com
In upper left-hand corner, white on red background, is the National Writers Union logo: NWU with the words “National Writers Union” beneath it Lefthand side of frame, white text on red background: The Translators Organizing Committee (TOC) is hosting their next solidarity drop-in session! Where: Zoom When: Wednesday, October 8, 7:30-8:45 ET Email us to reserve your spot! tocsolidarity@gmail.com Center/Righthand side of frame: Image of four arms with hands clenched into fists holding on to one another to form a diamond shape. The colors of the four arms, moving clockwise, are black, light purple, maroon and orange. In upper left-hand corner, white on red background, is the National Writers Union logo: NWU with the words “National Writers Union” beneath it Text in white on red background: We’re Doing This Because . . . We believe our power is stronger as a collective than it is as individuals. You don’t have to join NWU to attend the drop-ins, but we hope you will, and are happy to talk to you about why we think the union is the future. The more of us who join, alongside other writers, editors, and media creatives, the greater our chances of winning the working conditions we want and deserve! Translators Organizing Committee | translators@nwu.org
February 4, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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🔔 Immigration enforcement reporting can be dangerous.

Learn how lessons from one community can apply elsewhere with local journalists @eltragon.bsky.social, @franciagarciah.bsky.social, @nigrotime.bsky.social, and @kevinhfoster.bsky.social.

Feb. 5, 2 pm ET

RSVP: freedom.press/covering-immigration
January 29, 2026 at 10:39 PM
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If you are a journalist — or know one — who has been attacked, seriously threatened, denied access by a public official or targeted with a legal order in the course of reporting, let us know. You can now submit tips in English or Spanish.

Email: tips@pressfreedomtracker.us
If you are a journalist — or know one — who has been attacked, seriously threatened, denied access by a public official or targeted with a legal order in the course of reporting, let us know. You can now submit tips in English or Spanish. Email: tips@pressfreedomtracker.us
February 3, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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Is Mamdani the answer for the Left? My article this week in Platypus Review:

platypus1917.org/2026/02/01/o...
The Platypus Affiliated Society – On Mamdani
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February 3, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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See you this Saturday in L.A.:
Labor Education Conference: AI, Labor, and the Future of LA and the World
February 2, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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As has been proven time and again across the globe, the targeting of journalists never ends with the most vulnerable. Instead, the targeting of marginalized journalists normalizes and facilitates attacks on the free press at large. Read our full statement at nwu.org/lemon-and-fort
The NWU logo sits at the top left corner; toward the top is the words "NWU STANDS WITH" next to an image of a raised fist; underneath it reads "independent journalists Don Lemon & Georgia Fort"; at the bottom are black and white images of Lemon and Fort from the shoulders up; the full image is on a golden background Text on a golden background pulled from NWU's statement at nwu.org/lemon-and-fort Text on a golden background pulled from NWU's statement at nwu.org/lemon-and-fort Text on a golden background pulled from NWU's statement at nwu.org/lemon-and-fort
January 30, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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If you, like Lemon, Fort, and so many other brave and principled journalists and media makers, are working without traditional institutional backing, consider joining @nwu.org.

We are safer and stronger together. ✊
Join Now | NWU
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January 30, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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If you are seeking a way to financially support Georgia Fort right now, this is the best, and most direct, way to do so (info from a family friend): www.georgiafort.com/support?utm_...

Free Georgia Fort now!!
Support Independent Journalism | GF
www.georgiafort.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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I want to make a point here: The two journalists they went after were independent, so the pain of having to deal with the legal system is going to be felt more acutely, even if you’re Don Lemon.

If they arrested CNN employee Don Lemon, this story would play out very differently.
jamellebouie.net jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 16d
the practical effect of arresting lemon et al is to spark widespread condemnation, especially since these arrests will certainly be thrown out. this doesn't mean the action isn't a dangerous escalation, it does mean the white house doesn't know what to do but spam its only attack
January 30, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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octoberk.bsky.social
if you are an independent journalist or writer of any kind, now is a great time to make sure you are not out there on your own!!!

join us. we are safer together. hmu with any questions.
nwu.org National Writers Union @nwu.org · Apr 2
NWU opposes the fascist coup that has taken over the US govt. We commit our union to work for the restoration of constitutional rule in the US, & to solidarity with all workers & others impacted by the coup, including workers in other countries facing US trade wars & tariffs. Join us: nwu.org/join
January 30, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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As a labor union representing independent media workers, we feel it's important to name that both Lemon and Fort are independent journalists, and that the targeting of independent journalists should be treated with the same gravity as the targeting of those with institutional backing.
eventsforgood.bsky.social Lindsey Rosenthal @eventsforgood.bsky.social · 16d
Don Lemon was not the only journalist arrested -- Georgia Fort was as well. Don Lemon has the resources to come out of this just fine. Georgia Fort may not. Let's make sure the focus is on both of them.
mikehixenbaugh.com Mike Hixenbaugh @mikehixenbaugh.com · 16d
"As a member of the press, I filmed the church protest a few weeks ago and now I'm being arrested for that," Indipendent journalist Georgia Fort said. "It's hard to understand how we have a Constitution, Constitutional rights, when we can just be arrested for being a member of the press."
January 30, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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ATHENS, GA – The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) today reiterated its firm opposition to the manipulation of journalistic images that mislead the public, particularly when such manipulation is conducted or disseminated by government entities.
January 23, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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Missed the town hall on authoritarianism and the press? You can catch the recording on YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA88...
Journalist Town Hall on Authoritarianism & Defending the Free Press
Journalists don't usually get to tell their own stories. But, we're changing that – because it has to. During the Trump administration, have seen clear hallmarks of authoritarianism that threaten…
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January 24, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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January 23, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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What we're calling for:
📢 Reintroduction and passage of the PRESS Act
📢 Reformation of the Espionage Act so journalists and whistleblowers aren’t treated like spies
📢 A resolution to affirm that recording the activities of law enforcement is a protected activity under the First Amendment
January 15, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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"This is a dangerous assault on press freedom, as well as the U.S. people’s right to know."
freedom.press Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · Jan 13
Journalist Seth Harp's reporting on Maduro's abduction is protected by the First Amendment and Congress has no business grilling him about his sources.

We, alongside 22 other rights orgs, are calling to rescind a subpoena for his testimony.

Read more: www.rightsanddissent.org/news/press-f...
January 13, 2026 at 8:32 PM
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NWU's grievance team has won back-pay, better treatment, and fair resolutions for media workers in disputes with publishers and others. Learn more by watching the recording of last year's Get to Know Grievances event, co-sponsored by @bookcritics.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1YV...
Get to Know Grievances
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January 9, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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The people of Pittsburgh deserve so much better than newspaper bosses who violate federal law.
newsguild.org The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · Jan 7
NEW: Post-Gazette to shut down 240-year-old paper after SCOTUS slaps down company’s bid to evade court order

“Instead of simply following the law, the owners chose to punish local journalists and the city of Pittsburgh,” said Goldstein, president of @pghguild.com

newsguild.org/pittsburgh-p...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette owners couldn’t bust the union, so they shut down the paper | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA
Post-Gazette to Shut Down 240-Year-Old Paper After SCOTUS Slaps Down Company’s Bid to Evade Court Order.
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January 7, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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Join us tonight to hear what journalists are facing and how all media workers and the public can fight back.
freedom.press Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · Jan 5
🔔 TOMORROW: Join our virtual town hall on the rise of authoritarianism and the need to defend a free press at this critical time, co-sponsored by @freedom.press.

🗓️ Jan. 6, 7 pm ET/4 pm PT
🔗 RSVP: freedom.press/townhall2026
January 6, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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NWU members, DM us for a discount code for this conference!
indiejournalists.bsky.social The Institute for Independent Journalists @indiejournalists.bsky.social · Nov 30
Registration is now open for the IIJ’s 2026 online conference March 5-6! Level up your freelance career with our first-ever pitch fest, sessions on fellowships & grants, earning income as a solo creator, self-care and much more! Learn more: theiij.com/sessions-26
December 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM