Freelance Solidarity Project
@fspnwu.bsky.social
The Freelance Solidarity Project fights to raise labor standards for digital media workers across our industry. Part of @nwu.org
Philanthropy & nonprofit status have been presented as one solution to the breakdown of the media industry, especially to serve the needs of communities of color & immigrant communities who have historically been failed by mainstream outlets. Can it work? Let's talk! bit.ly/FundingUnderFascism
August 4, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Philanthropy & nonprofit status have been presented as one solution to the breakdown of the media industry, especially to serve the needs of communities of color & immigrant communities who have historically been failed by mainstream outlets. Can it work? Let's talk! bit.ly/FundingUnderFascism
The journalism industry is facing economic breakdown. What promises and pitfalls does the nonprofit news model offer? Hear from Mazin Sidahmed of @documentedny.bsky.social, Alicia Bell of @borealisphil.bsky.social, & Lara Witt of @prismreports.org on August 5. Register: bit.ly/FundingUnderFascism
July 31, 2025 at 7:32 AM
The journalism industry is facing economic breakdown. What promises and pitfalls does the nonprofit news model offer? Hear from Mazin Sidahmed of @documentedny.bsky.social, Alicia Bell of @borealisphil.bsky.social, & Lara Witt of @prismreports.org on August 5. Register: bit.ly/FundingUnderFascism
As the Trump administration slashes federal funding & threatens basic press freedoms, how should nonprofit newsrooms—especially those serving marginalized communities—navigate an already shaky media ecosystem? Find out on August 5: bit.ly/FundingUnderFascism
July 28, 2025 at 6:44 PM
As the Trump administration slashes federal funding & threatens basic press freedoms, how should nonprofit newsrooms—especially those serving marginalized communities—navigate an already shaky media ecosystem? Find out on August 5: bit.ly/FundingUnderFascism
FSP-NWU stands in solidarity with the @voxmediaunion.bsky.social as they prepare to strike. We pledge to support our colleagues by committing not to cross the digital picket line, as readers OR as workers. We don’t scab when staff unions strike!
June 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
FSP-NWU stands in solidarity with the @voxmediaunion.bsky.social as they prepare to strike. We pledge to support our colleagues by committing not to cross the digital picket line, as readers OR as workers. We don’t scab when staff unions strike!
Join your fellow freelancers tomorrow from 4-6pm at Spring Aspen Cafe in NYC! Bring your laptop or phone to enter rates, and bring your stories to connect, commiserate, and build solidarity with fellow freelance media workers. RSVP: bit.ly/41OXdjg
March 19, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Join your fellow freelancers tomorrow from 4-6pm at Spring Aspen Cafe in NYC! Bring your laptop or phone to enter rates, and bring your stories to connect, commiserate, and build solidarity with fellow freelance media workers. RSVP: bit.ly/41OXdjg
As we near the end of the Freelance Solidarity Challenge, we want to hear from you about how we should use the data we've collected along the way. We know there's no pot of gold at the end of the rainbow – unless we organize! RSVP: bit.ly/fspmarchrates
February 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM
As we near the end of the Freelance Solidarity Challenge, we want to hear from you about how we should use the data we've collected along the way. We know there's no pot of gold at the end of the rainbow – unless we organize! RSVP: bit.ly/fspmarchrates
In this final safety training of our three-part series, we’ll focus on physical safety issues for independent journalists, such as conducting a risk assessment, protecting personal security, travelling safely, & preparing for arrest or detention. bit.ly/FSP-safety-trainings
February 20, 2025 at 8:26 PM
In this final safety training of our three-part series, we’ll focus on physical safety issues for independent journalists, such as conducting a risk assessment, protecting personal security, travelling safely, & preparing for arrest or detention. bit.ly/FSP-safety-trainings
From data concerns to online harassment, journalists face a range of digital security threats. Learn how we can protect ourselves & each other at this second session of our training series on legal, physical, and digital safety. RSVP at bit.ly/FSP-safety-t...
February 13, 2025 at 3:29 PM
From data concerns to online harassment, journalists face a range of digital security threats. Learn how we can protect ourselves & each other at this second session of our training series on legal, physical, and digital safety. RSVP at bit.ly/FSP-safety-t...
Join us next Thursday, February 6 at 7pm ET for a panel discussion co-hosted with @bookcritics.bsky.social about why the book criticism landscape has shrunk—and how to navigate it. bit.ly/surviving-book-criticism
January 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Join us next Thursday, February 6 at 7pm ET for a panel discussion co-hosted with @bookcritics.bsky.social about why the book criticism landscape has shrunk—and how to navigate it. bit.ly/surviving-book-criticism
Join us for session 1 of our 3-part training series on legal, physical, & digital safety for freelancers & independent journalists, organized in collaboration with the Committee to Protect Journalists, @reporterscommittee.bsky.social, and Aegis Safety Alliance. RSVP: bit.ly/FSP-safety-trainings
January 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Join us for session 1 of our 3-part training series on legal, physical, & digital safety for freelancers & independent journalists, organized in collaboration with the Committee to Protect Journalists, @reporterscommittee.bsky.social, and Aegis Safety Alliance. RSVP: bit.ly/FSP-safety-trainings
Join us on Thursday, February 6 at 2pm ET for Behind the Headlines: Reporting on Palestine, a virtual conversation for media workers about the challenges faced when reporting on Palestine, organized in collaboration with Just Vision. RSVP: bit.ly/NWU_Webinar
January 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Join us on Thursday, February 6 at 2pm ET for Behind the Headlines: Reporting on Palestine, a virtual conversation for media workers about the challenges faced when reporting on Palestine, organized in collaboration with Just Vision. RSVP: bit.ly/NWU_Webinar
Last day to RSVP for tomorrow's drop-in at 12pm ET! We'll ring in the new year & exchange resolutions not only for our individual freelance work but also for building a better media economy in 2025. Need inspo? Here are some member resolutions! RSVP: bit.ly/newyearnewrates
January 15, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Last day to RSVP for tomorrow's drop-in at 12pm ET! We'll ring in the new year & exchange resolutions not only for our individual freelance work but also for building a better media economy in 2025. Need inspo? Here are some member resolutions! RSVP: bit.ly/newyearnewrates
Come hear from our panel of freelance journalists about negotiation as a tool to transform our working conditions. Share success stories, tips, and tricks with fellow freelancers. This Friday at 12pm ET with @indiejournalists.bsky.social! RSVP: bit.ly/rockstarnegotiator
January 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Come hear from our panel of freelance journalists about negotiation as a tool to transform our working conditions. Share success stories, tips, and tricks with fellow freelancers. This Friday at 12pm ET with @indiejournalists.bsky.social! RSVP: bit.ly/rockstarnegotiator
Asking for what you want doesn't have to be scary. Join us and @indiejournalists.bsky.social for a collaborative discussion on rate negotiation, a vital skill for freelancers to leverage both individually AND collectively. RSVP at bit.ly/rockstarnegotiator!
January 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Asking for what you want doesn't have to be scary. Join us and @indiejournalists.bsky.social for a collaborative discussion on rate negotiation, a vital skill for freelancers to leverage both individually AND collectively. RSVP at bit.ly/rockstarnegotiator!