“He devoted a huge amount of time, energy, resources, strategic thinking, and mentorship to helping to revitalize local news across the country.”

Sarabeth Berman reflects on @theajp.bsky.social co-founder John Thornton, who was honored with a special tribute at #RCFPAwards25.

Today at 1pm ET: The U.S. Journalist Assistance Network invites you to join a free webinar about legal rights and digital safety while reporting on immigration and the border, feat. @rcfp.org's Jen Nelson.

Register: cpj.org/USJANPanel

This year's Double Exposure Investigative Film Festival & Symposium kicks off tomorrow in Washington, D.C.!

#DX25 features a riveting line-up of new documentaries as well as workshops covering the latest trends in investigative filmmaking and journalism.

Grab tickets now: https://dxfest.com/

🚨 @indigenousja.bsky.social + the Oklahoma Media Center are hosting a joint fundraiser to celebrate and support independent journalism in Oklahoma!

But hurry — the deadline to buy tickets is this Friday. Details and ticket info 👇

"When a lawyer like Brad steps up to fight for local journalism, he's fighting for the public," says @rcfp.org's Beth Soja.

For providing no-cost support to journalists through ProJourn, McGuireWoods' Brad Kutrow was honored with the Pro Bono Service Award at #RCFPAwards25.

These positions will advise/represent news outlets and journalists in matters involving access to judicial proceedings, FOI, and other 1A issues.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Details:

➡️ Louisiana LLI attorney: smrtr.io/tVq5d
➡️ Mississippi LLI attorney: smrtr.io/tVqfD

From AI and disinformation to ethics and funding, #DX25 tackles the challenges facing investigative storytellers — and we’re proud to be a partner in this important event.

Check out these sessions involving @rcfp.org attorneys:

“Terry is a true New Orleanian,” says Quo Vadis Sylve Hollins. “He is the city.”

With his deep connection to New Orleans, @veritenews.org’s Terry Baquet tells the city's authentic story through powerful journalism. We’re proud to honor him with the Local Champion Award at #RCFPAwards25.

Thanks to @brianstelter.bsky.social for writing up some highlights from this week's #RCFPAwards25 in his Reliable Sources newsletter: view.newsletters.cnn.com/messages/176...

Last night's #RCFPAwards25 was an inspiring celebration of press freedom — and a reminder that there are champions of the First Amendment fighting for the public's right to know at a time when America's free press is under attack.

Our thanks to everyone who supported the event.

#RCFPAwards25 is tonight! We’re so excited to celebrate press freedom and honor leaders in journalism and media law whose work embodies the values of the First Amendment.

Learn more about our winners 👇

“Having a First Amendment attorney has been critical in so much of what we do.”

@kyoshino.bsky.social discusses why access to legal services can be so valuable to a news outlet like @thebaltimorebanner.com, winner of the Catalyst Award at #RCFPAwards25 for its impactful reporting.

Join @indigenousja.bsky.social and the Oklahoma Media Center for a joint fundraiser in Oklahoma City on Nov. 6!

The event will include a screening of “Bad Press,” an acclaimed documentary chronicling the battle over press freedom in the Muscogee Nation.

Get tix: www.eventbrite.com/e/friends-of...

@jeffreygoldberg.bsky.social proves that "you can be committed to the principles of press freedom [and] journalistic ethics, but also approach your work in an entirely large-hearted way," says @adriennelaf.bsky.social.

We're proud to honor Jeffrey with the Career Achievement Award at #RCFPAwards25.

"I think her legacy is rooted in her unwavering belief in the values of journalism."

US Agency for Global Media Deputy CEO Kelu Chao on Amanda Bennett, winner of #RCFPAwards25's Career Achievement Award.

“The disturbing detentions, arrests, and physical attacks that we have seen in recent weeks targeting journalists covering the actions of federal law enforcement officers raise serious First Amendment concerns," says @rcfp.org's Gabe Rottman.

How @rcfp.org is standing up for non-citizen journalists in Rümeysa Öztürk's high-profile immigration case: https://www.rcfp.org/ozturk-v-hyde-immigration-habeas/

@rcfp.org is hiring three new legal fellows to help us defend the First Amendment, protect the newsgathering rights of journalists, and improve access to public information.

Apply by Oct. 15: smrtr.io/tswKJ

On the Five Dubs podcast, @rcfp.org's Paula Knudsen Burke and @brittanyhailer.bsky.social discuss a recent 1A lawsuit that led to revised jail policies empowering employees to freely disclose wrongdoing with journalists.

🎙️ Listen: five-dubs.com/five-dubs-po...

@rcfp.org is pushing back against a new Trump administration policy that threatens to revoke press passes from journalists covering the Pentagon if they attempt to report info that officials haven’t pre-approved for release.

Read more: https://www.rcfp.org/pentagon-press-restrictions-statement/

The Nuance is @rcfp.org's recurring email newsletter that goes deep on the legal and policy issues at the forefront of press freedom.

Sign up today: www.rcfp.org/subscribe/

@rcfp.org is standing up for non-citizen journalists in a high-profile immigration case.

Learn how in The Nuance: www.rcfp.org/ozturk-v-hyd...

There's still time to register for ProJourn's Newsgathering Legal Training on Wednesday!

Held in partnership with @theajp.bsky.social, this free, virtual session will cover journalists' legal rights on topics like recording, trespass, and more.

Sign up: https://www.shorturl.at/yaHxM

@rcfp.org's monthly newsletter includes the latest press freedom news, updates about our work defending journalists, and original analyses on 1A issues.

Our September edition goes out tomorrow — subscribe now to make sure it's delivered directly to your inbox: https://www.rcfp.org/subscribe/

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