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Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) believes the government shutdown and current administration's tactics will negatively impact the Republican party, especially in New Jersey's upcoming gubernatorial race.

🎞️ Watch the full press briefing on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=dt3t...
October 13, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Sen. Andy Kim discusses the financial challenges facing New Jersey residents and Americans, highlighting concerns about home affordability and job prospects for college grads amid government shutdowns.

🎞️ Full video available now: youtube.com/watch?v=dt3t...
October 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Governments collect a lot of data, says @fishnette.bsky.social, but it's important to ask where they got the data and how they compiled it. Government data is entered by people, and they don't always type well.

📺 Full discussion on YouTube: youtu.be/Wdau5wH1xX4

#datavis #opendata
October 1, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Veteran data journalist @fishnette.bsky.social quotes @jeremybmerrill.com of WaPo: "Don't use AI unless you can tell if it's giving you the right or wrong answer." They're not truth machines and shouldn't be used as such.

📺 Full discussion: youtu.be/Wdau5wH1xX4

#AI #journalism #verification
September 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Covering democracy in the US, and specifically NYC, presents unique challenges and opportunities, especially with the mayoral race drawing national attention.

📺 Full panel: youtube.com/watch?v=Wnq_...

#democracy #journalism #USDemocracyDay @wnyc.org @brigidbergin.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Mario Guevara built trust between Atlanta's Spanish-speaking community amid ICE raids.

His reporting provided crucial support during ICE raids, ensuring families knew what was happening.

No one else was doing this work. #USDemocracyDay #democracy #immigration #journalism
September 18, 2025 at 8:24 PM
📢 Calling all NJ local news orgs and publishers!

Still time to RSVP for our content-sharing platform demo tomorrow at 1pm ET!

www.eventbrite.com/e/nj-content...
September 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
🎟️ GET TICKETS HERE: give.wnyc.org/event/front-...
August 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
U.S. Democracy Day, in collaboration with @wnyc.org, is hosting a conversation at the Greene Space on 9/15 @ 7 pm EDT, featuring top journalists dedicated to democracy reporting.

Panelists will discuss challenges and solutions in holding government accountable and protecting democratic freedoms.
August 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
🎇 We're teaming up with Pro News Coaches to offer free editing assistance to NJ newsrooms!

Learn more and sign up here: medium.com/centerforcoo...

#coaching #editing #localnews
August 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
AI image generators? @jamditis.bsky.social says they're "more trouble than they're worth." For specialized needs or quick icons, maybe.

But giving the last fun thing—art—to a bot? Nah.

📺 The full series is available here: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
August 19, 2025 at 5:18 PM
🚨 A new law signed by @govmurphy.bsky.social just dealt a major blow to local newspapers in New Jersey. Here's the breakdown from @jamditis.bsky.social.

Want the full story? Read Will Fischer's complete analysis: medium.com/centerforcoo...
August 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM
🏠 Housing costs in New Jersey have skyrocketed, making it tough for many to afford a home or pay rent.

Stella Mach is using Census Bureau data and smart data analysis to craft stories that matter.

📺 Full video out now: youtube.com/watch?v=cnyT... #housing #newjersey #workshop
August 1, 2025 at 9:51 PM
July 7, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Join Sarah Armour-Jones, project lead of "Writing the story of civic science media: An exploration of media, science and community engagement," for a conversation on 6/25 about a new report highlighting case studies in civic science media.

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June 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
We're hosting a webinar on 6/25 to answer questions about the funding opportunity. Applicants will be asked to secure their partners before applying, but we'll do our best to facilitate collaborators ahead of the deadline, if possible.

REGISTER: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
June 2, 2025 at 2:53 PM
A review committee of external judges will read all applications and judge them according to a specific set of criteria, which can be found below in the FAQs.
June 2, 2025 at 2:53 PM
A total of 10 awards up to $15,000 each are available. Priority areas include artificial intelligence, climate science, and neuroscience, which align with the broader goals of the Rita Allen Foundation’s overall civic science program.

ritaallen.org/civic-scienc...
June 2, 2025 at 2:53 PM
At its core, civic science media is created when journalists and other storytellers work intentionally with diverse community members and scientists to collaboratively address issues of shared interest.

Learn more: centerforcooperativemedia.org/civicscience...
June 2, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Play our interactive game to see if you can identify examples of civic science media in action. This is a great way to understand the key characteristics that define these impactful collaborations.

centerforcooperativemedia.org/civicscience...
June 2, 2025 at 2:53 PM
We're delighted to announce a funding opportunity for civic science media projects, thanks to support from the Rita Allen Foundation!

Learn more and apply at: centerforcooperativemedia.org/civicscience/
June 2, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The 89 Percent Project collaboration launches to boost climate reporting

PLUS: Awards news, collaboration updates, job openings, and more in the latest collaborative journalism newsletter

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May 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
🌄 The 2025 Collaborative Journalism Summit lands in Denver next month, uniting 200+ newsrooms and journalism leaders to explore how partnerships are driving stronger, more inclusive reporting across the country.

Learn more at collaborativejournalism.org/summit
April 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
NJ journalists and education advocates can join a deep-dive virtual press briefing on April 17 to understand the real impact of DOE changes on special education in New Jersey.

www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-talk-...
April 7, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Our panel, led by @danadifilippo.bsky.social of @newjerseymonitor.com, discusses the contrast between political statements about the housing crisis and the experiences of NJ residents.

Watch the full discussion: youtu.be/35mJiZe-mvI

#NewJersey #NJHousingCrisis #AffordableHousing #HousingCosts
March 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM