National Writers Union
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National Writers Union
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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
We join @ifjglobal.bsky.social and our sibling union Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate in strongly and openly condemning Israel's unending assault on media workers and the Palestinian people.
#Palestine: Six media workers were attacked by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. We join the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate (PJS) in condemning this brutal assault and the ongoing escalation of violence against Palestinian media workers.
Palestine: Six media workers attacked by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank / IFJ
Six Palestinian media workers have been severely injured, after being targeted and attacked by a group of Israeli settlers on 8 November in the town of Beita, south of Nablus, in the occupied West Ba...
www.ifj.org
November 14, 2025 at 2:08 PM
We join @ifjglobal.bsky.social and our sibling union Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate in strongly and openly condemning Israel's unending assault on media workers and the Palestinian people.
🚨 @noticiastelemundo.com & @uninoticias.bsky.social
broadcast Trump’s deportation messaging straight into our homes. This is intimidation. And they’re doing it to the very people who built their audience. Don't stay quiet 🗣️ Tell them to pull the ads. #ApagaElOdio www.apagaelodio.com
broadcast Trump’s deportation messaging straight into our homes. This is intimidation. And they’re doing it to the very people who built their audience. Don't stay quiet 🗣️ Tell them to pull the ads. #ApagaElOdio www.apagaelodio.com
Apaga el Odio
www.apagaelodio.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:28 PM
🚨 @noticiastelemundo.com & @uninoticias.bsky.social
broadcast Trump’s deportation messaging straight into our homes. This is intimidation. And they’re doing it to the very people who built their audience. Don't stay quiet 🗣️ Tell them to pull the ads. #ApagaElOdio www.apagaelodio.com
broadcast Trump’s deportation messaging straight into our homes. This is intimidation. And they’re doing it to the very people who built their audience. Don't stay quiet 🗣️ Tell them to pull the ads. #ApagaElOdio www.apagaelodio.com
Support independent journalists!
I am $73.16 short of the billing amount I had hoped to earn this year, which is less than the cost of one annual subscription to my newsletter. so, uh, if anyone wants to help push me over the line, here's that link: newsletter.mariannedhenin.com/.
Marianne Dhenin
Journalist, historian, writer.
newsletter.mariannedhenin.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Support independent journalists!
NWU member @octoberk.bsky.social thoroughly illustrates how the attacks on pro-Palestine int'l students and faculty normalized violence and repression of immigrant communities by ICE. We remain committed to protecting the right to organize and pushing pack on political repression.
Repression of Palestine Solidarity on Campus Enabled Anti-Migrant Escalation
Faculty are forming support networks to connect with each other to protect students and end the genocide in Palestine.
truthout.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:39 PM
NWU member @octoberk.bsky.social thoroughly illustrates how the attacks on pro-Palestine int'l students and faculty normalized violence and repression of immigrant communities by ICE. We remain committed to protecting the right to organize and pushing pack on political repression.
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Stand with Condé Nast Union 🚨 We’re calling on you to sign our petition telling management to reinstate the Fired Four, reverse the suspensions, and end the union busting.
Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
November 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Stand with Condé Nast Union 🚨 We’re calling on you to sign our petition telling management to reinstate the Fired Four, reverse the suspensions, and end the union busting.
Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
What does it take to win? Our campaigns coordinator Eric Thurm knows! From field leading Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign to organizing for workers' rights with NWU, Eric's experience demonstrates the power of meaningful connections. @amyhoggart.bsky.social
Eric Thurm, writer + Zohran Mamdani campaign organiser
Zohran's campaign could be run in other places
amyhoggart.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:35 AM
What does it take to win? Our campaigns coordinator Eric Thurm knows! From field leading Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign to organizing for workers' rights with NWU, Eric's experience demonstrates the power of meaningful connections. @amyhoggart.bsky.social
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We stand in solidarity with our @condeunion.bsky.social siblings at @teenvogue.com who were unceremoniously laid off last week.
Layoffs are not a solution to unbalanced budgets, especially when those laid off come from marginalized backgrounds typically not represented at major media orgs.
Layoffs are not a solution to unbalanced budgets, especially when those laid off come from marginalized backgrounds typically not represented at major media orgs.
November 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
We stand in solidarity with our @condeunion.bsky.social siblings at @teenvogue.com who were unceremoniously laid off last week.
Layoffs are not a solution to unbalanced budgets, especially when those laid off come from marginalized backgrounds typically not represented at major media orgs.
Layoffs are not a solution to unbalanced budgets, especially when those laid off come from marginalized backgrounds typically not represented at major media orgs.
After the hopescrolling, what comes next? One of our members has some ideas.
Mazel tov to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and the movement! Now, the hard part. I wrote in @thenation.com that today's social movement must go on the offensive, striking out independently to give us a fighting chance against big biz, Trump, & the political duopoly.
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
www.thenation.com/article/poli...
For the Movement That Elected Zohran Mamdani, Now Comes the Hard Part
Holding political office is not the same as wielding political power—especially for the left. To win bold demands, social movements must go on the offensive.
www.thenation.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
After the hopescrolling, what comes next? One of our members has some ideas.
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See 38, 43, 47, 54-55 + 56 for @nwu.org Literary Translators Division offerings at #ALTA48: literarytranslators.org/wp-content/u...
* We Can Spell Solidarity Without U, But Don’t Want To
* Solidarity Drop-in: Don’t Mourn, Organize!
* Envisioning the Perfect Contract
* Rate-Sharing Edit-a-Thon (2x)
* We Can Spell Solidarity Without U, But Don’t Want To
* Solidarity Drop-in: Don’t Mourn, Organize!
* Envisioning the Perfect Contract
* Rate-Sharing Edit-a-Thon (2x)
literarytranslators.org
November 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM
See 38, 43, 47, 54-55 + 56 for @nwu.org Literary Translators Division offerings at #ALTA48: literarytranslators.org/wp-content/u...
* We Can Spell Solidarity Without U, But Don’t Want To
* Solidarity Drop-in: Don’t Mourn, Organize!
* Envisioning the Perfect Contract
* Rate-Sharing Edit-a-Thon (2x)
* We Can Spell Solidarity Without U, But Don’t Want To
* Solidarity Drop-in: Don’t Mourn, Organize!
* Envisioning the Perfect Contract
* Rate-Sharing Edit-a-Thon (2x)
Even when a company is based in a state with strong labor laws, those protections often don’t extend to remote #freelancers. This loophole lets companies dodge accountability entirely.
We’re fighting to close it through legislation. Donate to the legal fund today: www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
We’re fighting to close it through legislation. Donate to the legal fund today: www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
November 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Even when a company is based in a state with strong labor laws, those protections often don’t extend to remote #freelancers. This loophole lets companies dodge accountability entirely.
We’re fighting to close it through legislation. Donate to the legal fund today: www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
We’re fighting to close it through legislation. Donate to the legal fund today: www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...
US media is complicit in manufacturing consent for Israel's genocide against the Palestinian people, with none more influential than the New York Times. We support the 300+ writers, scholars, & public figures who have made a collective commitment to hold NYT accountable. boycottdivestunsubscribe.com
The New York Times: Boycott, Divest, Unsubscribe
AS PALESTINIANS IN GAZA RETURN TO THEIR HOMES and take stock of the destruction Israel has wrought, it is our responsibility in the West to hold complicit institutions accountable for these crimes.…
boycottdivestunsubscribe.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:47 AM
US media is complicit in manufacturing consent for Israel's genocide against the Palestinian people, with none more influential than the New York Times. We support the 300+ writers, scholars, & public figures who have made a collective commitment to hold NYT accountable. boycottdivestunsubscribe.com
"Guevara had not given up hope of one day returning to the US, where he said he had a fully paid house and was striving for legal permanent residency at the time of his deportation."
Being a member of the media is not a crime. Being an immigrant is not a crime.
Being a member of the media is not a crime. Being an immigrant is not a crime.
“It’s not the way I wanted to come back to my country – deported like a criminal,” journalist Mario Guevara told Briana Erickson,
Read about Guevara’s deportation from Atlanta to El Salvador in this story in the @theguardian.com, based on reporting by the Tracker:
Read about Guevara’s deportation from Atlanta to El Salvador in this story in the @theguardian.com, based on reporting by the Tracker:
Atlanta journalist says he ‘won’t be the only’ one deported by Trump officials
Emmy award-winner Mario Guevara warns administration ‘has the power’ after he was arrested and sent to El Salvador
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
"Guevara had not given up hope of one day returning to the US, where he said he had a fully paid house and was striving for legal permanent residency at the time of his deportation."
Being a member of the media is not a crime. Being an immigrant is not a crime.
Being a member of the media is not a crime. Being an immigrant is not a crime.
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Speaking of freelancers, looking out for fellow freelance creatives is really important to me. We worked with @nwu.org and @fspnwu.bsky.social to develop contributor guidelines to protect freelancers, be transparent about our relationships, and set fair pay standards.
Freelancer Policies
The Flytrap and National Writers Union have agreed upon freelancer policies for media workers contributing to The Flytrap Media.
the-flytrap.ghost.io
October 29, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Speaking of freelancers, looking out for fellow freelance creatives is really important to me. We worked with @nwu.org and @fspnwu.bsky.social to develop contributor guidelines to protect freelancers, be transparent about our relationships, and set fair pay standards.
Tomorrow with @bookcritics.bsky.social! In our union, an injury to one is an injury to all. Hear how we've won back-pay, better treatment, and fair resolutions for media workers in disputes with publishers and others. Register at tinyurl.com/3NPD6PBU.
Have you ever found yourself waiting endlessly to be paid for your writing? That's where we come in. In this event, co-sponsored with @bookcritics.bsky.social, join NWU’s David Hill and Daisy Alioto to hear how we handle grievances ranging from copyright violations to editorial malpractice.
October 22, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Tomorrow with @bookcritics.bsky.social! In our union, an injury to one is an injury to all. Hear how we've won back-pay, better treatment, and fair resolutions for media workers in disputes with publishers and others. Register at tinyurl.com/3NPD6PBU.
Have you ever found yourself waiting endlessly to be paid for your writing? That's where we come in. In this event, co-sponsored with @bookcritics.bsky.social, join NWU’s David Hill and Daisy Alioto to hear how we handle grievances ranging from copyright violations to editorial malpractice.
October 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Have you ever found yourself waiting endlessly to be paid for your writing? That's where we come in. In this event, co-sponsored with @bookcritics.bsky.social, join NWU’s David Hill and Daisy Alioto to hear how we handle grievances ranging from copyright violations to editorial malpractice.
Can confirm!
Importantly, the Flytrap affirmatively sought out a contract with @nwu.org to ensure freelancers are protected and treated equitably. It's why we haven't paid ourselves as cofounders yet. We take this responsibility very the fuck seriously, because we are of, for, and about our own community.
We've Gone UNION, Baby!
The Flytrap is partnering with the National Writers Union on freelancer policies
the-flytrap.ghost.io
October 15, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Can confirm!
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“I announced…I’m a journalist, I’m press.” The woman to my left hissed, “We don’t give a fuck,” and the other dug her nails into my scalp and pulled me by my hair across the port.”
U.S. allies abducting and torturing American journalists isn’t a problem to this administration.
U.S. allies abducting and torturing American journalists isn’t a problem to this administration.
October 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM
“I announced…I’m a journalist, I’m press.” The woman to my left hissed, “We don’t give a fuck,” and the other dug her nails into my scalp and pulled me by my hair across the port.”
U.S. allies abducting and torturing American journalists isn’t a problem to this administration.
U.S. allies abducting and torturing American journalists isn’t a problem to this administration.
"For Palestinians, as for the Irish and many other peoples, poetry has long been a vital tool for expressing resistance and documenting their experiences," member Bill Nevins writes in a blog post about the role of the U.S. Poet Laureate. nwu.org/poet-laureate/
The Role of the U.S. Poet Laureate | NWU
Congratulations to esteemed poet Arthur Sze of Santa Fe on his appointment as U.S. Poet Laureate. As a New Mexico poet myself who is a great admirer of the elegant, contemplative work of the former Sa...
nwu.org
October 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
"For Palestinians, as for the Irish and many other peoples, poetry has long been a vital tool for expressing resistance and documenting their experiences," member Bill Nevins writes in a blog post about the role of the U.S. Poet Laureate. nwu.org/poet-laureate/
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🚨BREAKING: A federal judge blocks DHS/ICE from arresting journalists and using chemical weapons on peaceful protestors and the Chicago press.
Alongside the @chicagonewsguild.bsky.social, we will fight the Trump administration’s assault on our First Amendment rights.
newsguild.org/release-fede...
Alongside the @chicagonewsguild.bsky.social, we will fight the Trump administration’s assault on our First Amendment rights.
newsguild.org/release-fede...
RELEASE: Federal judge orders DHS/ICE to halt arrests and use of chemical weapons on Chicago press, peaceful protestors | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA
Today, a federal judge entered an order barring DHS agents, such as ICE, from using force against journalists and protesters in Chicago.
newsguild.org
October 9, 2025 at 8:48 PM
🚨BREAKING: A federal judge blocks DHS/ICE from arresting journalists and using chemical weapons on peaceful protestors and the Chicago press.
Alongside the @chicagonewsguild.bsky.social, we will fight the Trump administration’s assault on our First Amendment rights.
newsguild.org/release-fede...
Alongside the @chicagonewsguild.bsky.social, we will fight the Trump administration’s assault on our First Amendment rights.
newsguild.org/release-fede...
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I finally got around to reading this v helpful guide to the Anthropic lawsuit. Highly recommended if you think you might be among the countless whose work was stolen by the company to "train" its LLM chatbot Claude. Translators very much included! nwu.org/anthropic/
October 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I finally got around to reading this v helpful guide to the Anthropic lawsuit. Highly recommended if you think you might be among the countless whose work was stolen by the company to "train" its LLM chatbot Claude. Translators very much included! nwu.org/anthropic/
We signed on because as a labor union representing independent media workers, we both feel and agree that indie journalists are "particularly susceptible to retaliation, intimidation, & violence, & attacks on them should be treated w/ the same seriousness as attacks on better known journalists."
Law enforcement needs to rein in ICE's anti-press abuses and investigate ICE attacks on independent journalists in Chicagoland.
A coalition of Chicago and national press freedom orgs explained why in a letter to the Broadview Police Department and Illinois State Police today.
A coalition of Chicago and national press freedom orgs explained why in a letter to the Broadview Police Department and Illinois State Police today.
Independent journalists must be protected from ICE attacks
Letter calls on local authorities to investigate all attacks on journalists
freedom.press
October 8, 2025 at 9:53 PM
We signed on because as a labor union representing independent media workers, we both feel and agree that indie journalists are "particularly susceptible to retaliation, intimidation, & violence, & attacks on them should be treated w/ the same seriousness as attacks on better known journalists."
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📚 Available Now: My Interview with AllAuthor!
I’m honored to be featured on AllAuthor, where I share how my journey in community organizing, digital engagement, and storytelling shapes everything I write.
🔍 Read the interview allauthor.com/interview/kaceycarpenter/
@allauthor.bsky.social @nwu.org
I’m honored to be featured on AllAuthor, where I share how my journey in community organizing, digital engagement, and storytelling shapes everything I write.
🔍 Read the interview allauthor.com/interview/kaceycarpenter/
@allauthor.bsky.social @nwu.org
Author Kacey Carpenter Interview - AllAuthor
Know more about Kacey Carpenter. Read author Kacey Carpenter latest interview with AllAuthor
allauthor.com
October 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
📚 Available Now: My Interview with AllAuthor!
I’m honored to be featured on AllAuthor, where I share how my journey in community organizing, digital engagement, and storytelling shapes everything I write.
🔍 Read the interview allauthor.com/interview/kaceycarpenter/
@allauthor.bsky.social @nwu.org
I’m honored to be featured on AllAuthor, where I share how my journey in community organizing, digital engagement, and storytelling shapes everything I write.
🔍 Read the interview allauthor.com/interview/kaceycarpenter/
@allauthor.bsky.social @nwu.org
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For two years, the world has watched a genocide unfold in Gaza on our phone screens. 64,000+ Palestinians murdered by Israel. We honor the journalists in Gaza who’ve become the world's eyes & conscience, many of whom have been targeted & killed for telling the truth. 🎨: Peonica Fernando
October 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
For two years, the world has watched a genocide unfold in Gaza on our phone screens. 64,000+ Palestinians murdered by Israel. We honor the journalists in Gaza who’ve become the world's eyes & conscience, many of whom have been targeted & killed for telling the truth. 🎨: Peonica Fernando
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🔴 In two years of war, over 223 Palestinian journalists have been killed in #Gaza in the deadliest period in the history of journalism. As journalists, unionists and, ultimately, humans, we cannot accept that reporters are killed amid indifference, be that in Gaza or elsewhere.
October 7, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🔴 In two years of war, over 223 Palestinian journalists have been killed in #Gaza in the deadliest period in the history of journalism. As journalists, unionists and, ultimately, humans, we cannot accept that reporters are killed amid indifference, be that in Gaza or elsewhere.