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"Be nice to people. Sounds really corny and pedestrian, but it’s how I managed to succeed at work. No shit."
-- Peggy Girshman
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Scientific experts—want to improve your media skills? Register for our no-cost course, Understanding the media, being held on Zoom on 12/16 at 2 p.m. ET. bit.ly/4apr2Mj

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December 9, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Reporters covering public health: Our vaccine toolkit can help you to establish good practices when reporting on vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, and more. SciLine Director Matt DeRienzo offers insights on why it's particularly important in 2025. bit.ly/48vGZip
Why it’s urgent that journalists understand the science behind vaccines, disinformation - SciLine
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November 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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THURSDAY: Join our expert briefing (2-3 p.m. ET) and learn about participant data, SNAP's impact on nutrition, and more from Dr. Diane Schanzenbach (Georgetown), Dr. Craig Gundersen (Baylor), and Dr. Lindsay Haynes-Maslow (UNC).

On-the-record Q&A to follow presentations.

REGISTER: bit.ly/47DRr5F
November 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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It's election day in Virginia. Use this sheet to stay up to date on vote returns by county!

Find it here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YzmE3iAowUJGTIhLUEebP_pWmRekK6f4l2tyiIGHL-M/edit?usp=sharing
November 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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The Election Day livestream is now live!

Watch it here now: https://www.youtube.com/live/sFs9LbMSWc4
November 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Only 2 days left to vote early in person:

🗳️Today, 15 locations, 1-7 p.m.; Government Center until 4:30 p.m.
🗳️Saturday: All locations, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Details: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/early-voting-begins-friday-november-general-election
October 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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There will be a bunch of Federal employees in Virginia who don’t have to go to work

Early voting is going on throughout Virginia right now

Voters can cast ballots at their local election office and satellite locations in some places

Find location below

www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ba...
a mug that says virginia is for voters
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October 1, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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New toolkit for reporters! Check out SciLine's resources for covering vaccines responsibly in 2025, an essential guide for local reporters navigating vaccine coverage! bit.ly/46axrsc
September 16, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The fire lane, hydrant, crosswalk trifecta. Thanks, Amazon.
September 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Reporters—learn more about how to look for evidence, ask advice of an outside expert, spot red-flag terms, and understand who could stand to gain from a claim with this tip sheet we created with @theopennotebook.bsky.social.
bit.ly/43nYoaN

#SciComm #journalism
Vetting science-related claims - SciLine
Discover effective strategies for interviewing scientists. Learn how to select the right sources, craft clear requests, and prepare insightful questions for successful interviews.
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September 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Science reporting quick tips for local reporters (with our friends @sciline.org).
Science Reporting Quick Tips - The Open Notebook
To help local journalists who wish to incorporate scientific evidence and perspectives into their stories, The Open Notebook and SciLine have teamed up to distill key science reporting skills into a s...
www.theopennotebook.com
August 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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THURS., AUG 21 (1-2 p.m. ET): Register to learn from three climate experts—Dr. Stan Meiburg, multi-decade EPA scientist , ‪@chrfield.bsky.social‬ & Dr. Jeremy Hess—about the potential impacts of repealing the EPA's endangerment finding. On the record Q&A too: bit.ly/45qqSRN
August 20, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Is it the custom at @jezebeldotcom.bsky.social to remove stories from their website without an explanation? This URL redirects to the home page.
August 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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AAAS Town Hall: Aug. 13, 4–5:30 pm ET with Kelvin Droegemeier on JAG’s proposed FAIR Model for indirect costs. We invite our research community to join us to learn more, dive deep and ask your questions about the model. Register: aaas.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
August 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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TV interviews can feel intimidating! Scientific experts can use our new free tip sheet for suggestions on how to prepare, how to set up your space and check your video quality, and what a final story may look like. bit.ly/4fgPxeP

@aaas.org
Tips for TV interviews - SciLine
Master the art of television interviews with our expert tips! Learn how to prepare, set up your space, and deliver quotable soundbites for success.
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August 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Any day that Alden Global Capital loses is a good day for American and for the world.
New by me —>

The vulturous hedge fund Alden Global Capital has been prevented from taking over @dallasnews.com — thanks to one final act of stewardship by the family that has run the paper for more than a century.

www.niemanlab.org/2025/07/alde...
Alden Global Capital fails in its attempt to get its tentacles on The Dallas Morning News
A late bid to disrupt its sale to Hearst is foiled by a fourth-generation newspaper owner turning down more money.
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July 28, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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We're hiring! SciLine is seeking a Spanish/English bilingual Engagement Manager to help expand the reach of the organization’s programs to new and emerging audiences. For more information and to apply: recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1123ASEM/...

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July 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Covering Medicaid cuts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passage? Our Q&A with Dr. Sarah Miller (U. of Michigan) covers the impacts to those in the program and the ripple effects for those who are not.

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Dr. Sarah Miller: Medicaid cuts - SciLine
Discover how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could cut $600 billion from Medicaid, impacting 10 million enrollees. Dr. Sarah Miller discusses the potential consequences.
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July 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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We're hiring! SciLine is seeking a bilingual Engagement Manager to help expand the reach of the organization’s programs to new and emerging audiences. For more information and to apply: recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1123ASEM/...

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June 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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SciLine seeks U.S.-based freelance reporters familiar with scientific research.
—pieces that guide journalists in using scientific evidence in local reporting
—500-1,500 word stories
—$0.50-$1/word, depending on the type of story
More details here: www.sciline.org/interest-in-...
Interest in writing for SciLine - SciLine
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June 25, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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WEDNESDAY Briefing! Covering this week's CDC ACIP meeting? Add science to your story by attending our media briefing on childhood vaccines, their schedules, hesitancy, and how exemptions impact public health. On-the-record Q&A included! bit.ly/440Ofk8
Childhood vaccines: Schedule, hesitancy, and exemptions - SciLine
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June 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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“If a press release comes across your desk that heralds something as a breakthrough, be very, very wary,” she said. “Most often, science is a small step, not a giant leap at a time.”—SciLine's Tori Espensen. For more tips: nationalpress.org/topic/journa...

@nationalpress.bsky.social
Journalists: Is That Study Worth Your Time? - National Press Foundation
As RFK Jr. questions medical journals, Tori Espensen of the American Association for the Advancement of Science explains how to read studies.
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June 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Covering protests and want to add in evidence-based research on why people protest? Check out our resource on this topic for text and video to clip/use/quote in news stories. bit.ly/4kYDowE

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Why do people protest, and do protests work? - SciLine
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June 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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ATTN: Investigative Journos in PA, NJ, DE, MD

@propublica.org has just opened up applications for its next round of Local Reporting Network partners!

If you've got an accountability project that you've been aching to do but haven't had the time or resources, here's your chance.

Deadline 7/21.
How to Apply
ProPublica is an independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest.
www.propublica.org
June 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Every bit of care we offer each other strengthens us individually and as a whole. Chat with AAAS Fellow and psychologist Jill Harkavy-Friedman during our AAAS Members Expert Q&A on mental health on June 5, we hope to see you there: buff.ly/rsE1nKv
June 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM