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James Mae @jamesmae.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

@spjfreelance.bsky.social Good Morning, Freelancers!! It's Friday brag post time! What have you accomplished lately? What are you proud of? Or, is there any advice or wisdom you'd like to share? Sound off in this thread 👇

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The National Press Photographers Association @nppa.org · 11/06/2025

@nppa.org has joined again w/several of our 1st Amendment & free press allies in a letter to the LAPD & LASD remind them of journalist’s rights. See below. We remain steadfast in our mission to make sure 1st Amendment rights are upheld across the United States of America. 🇺🇸

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James Mae @jamesmae.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

I'm taking a class about using AI as a journalist, and I decided to play around with ChatGPT and plug the Ohio Budget bill into it to summarize it and compare it to previous budgets. It spit this out. This could be a helpful jumping-off point for further research. Thoughts?

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James Mae @jamesmae.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

2 Ohio senators introduced Ohio's own 'Save Act'. S.B. 96 would change zoning laws and regulations around voter rolls and require 'proof of citizenship' when registering to vote. This comes amid the Ohio primary voting season.

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James Mae @jamesmae.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-most-r... This 👏. As a Gen Z-er I can confirm all this. I get so many rejection emails ( if I even get an email) I don’t even open them anymore. It’s good to know I’m not alone but I hate this is how it is. We are working yet struggling so hard! 😣

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'I thought I was going to be someone': how Gen Z became a generation of rejects

Whether it's LinkedIn or Tinder, Gen Zers are constantly being told "no." It's sending their anxiety and loneliness into overdrive.

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James Mae @jamesmae.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

See this is how records requesting should be. I submitted it yesterday, it was filled today 🤩

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James Mae @jamesmae.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Made a public records request today... will probably make a public records request tomorrow 🤠

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James Mae @jamesmae.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

www.newyorker.com/culture/open... I'm seeing more and more discussion surrounding AI. Ever since Sunshine Fest I have been looking into the AI and FOIA debate and the questions 'should journalists and local govts. use this tech to make the records requesting process more efficient?'

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Are We Taking A.I. Seriously Enough?

There’s no longer any scenario in which A.I. fades into irrelevance. We urgently need voices from outside the industry to help shape its future.

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James Mae @jamesmae.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

I'm working on growing my career and finding a full-time journalism job. So, I need to put Starlight Stories on hold as I can't put my all into that work at the moment. Idk where my path is headed but I'm excited for the journey and grateful for all the help along the way!

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James Mae @jamesmae.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Had a great time at @nationalpress.bsky.social career day today! Got to network, connect w/ employers and learn more about how to be successful in the job search. Hopefully, this will help me transition from freelancing to a full time journalism job. Thanks for hosting!

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James Mae @jamesmae.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

I had a great time at the @sunshineweek.bsky.social FOIA conference yesterday! I got to meet some amazing people across sectors and learn about the state of FOIA and current issues regarding government transparency and accountability. I took some photos so I got your pic tag this post!

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James Mae @jamesmae.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Shutting down VOA and its affialtes was explicitly outlined in Project 2025. Now we are seeing this conservative promise come to reality.

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James Mae @jamesmae.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

@spj-posts.bsky.social Done! A free and open press is a non-partisan issue and a cornerstone of our Democracy. I'm proud to be in this industry and will always support my fellow journalists.

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James Mae @jamesmae.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Sorry folks I won't be publishing my weekly newsletter today. I just got really busy really fast. Instead I'll be working on a pitch, doing some SPJ work and working on some other exciting endeavor's 🤭. Happy Freelance Friday! Hope you have a great day!

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James Mae @jamesmae.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Now this is what innovative journalism looks like! As journalists I feel like we get so enshrined in our beats we forget to see just how connected everything is. But we can really do great work when we dig deep and make the connections. @wired.com Keep up the great work! apnews.com/article/elon...

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Not known for political coverage, Wired takes a leading role in tracking Elon Musk's team

The tech outlet Wired set up a new politics team in time for the presidential election — but its most impactful work is coming after the election is over.

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James Mae @jamesmae.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Howdy folks! Happy Sunday! I started a new newsletter on my Starlight Stories Substack. This week's post focuses on the growing threats to press freedom, one of the topics I'm passionate about. open.substack.com/pub/starligh...

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The Nameless Newsletter

The growing threat to press freedom

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James Mae @jamesmae.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

I'm working on some pitches and my research brought me to Project 2025. I thought it might be interesting to track the doc vs what is actually occurring. Full details in the 'Into' tab on the sheet! HMU if you want to add to it. docs.google.com/spreadsheets... @spjfreelance.bsky.social

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James Mae @jamesmae.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

I wanted to venture into broadcast journalism, so I joined a local public TV station. The first video I did for them just came out. (I reported, produced, and edited all by myself—it's definitely a rough start, but you gotta start somewhere!) dayton.cablecast.tv:8080/CablecastPub...

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James Mae @jamesmae.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

With help from the team, I wrote this in our freelance newsletter this week. I am reposting it to spread the word. Know I am also here to support our community. Even if you just need a virtual hug hmu! @SPJFreelance

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James Mae @jamesmae.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Four years ago, I was a baby student journalist just getting started with news and politics. I wrote this article about the Jan 6 riots, and now, four years later, I am watching as Trump's election results get certified today. Kinda wild. Also, this article was written with my deadname 😬.

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James Mae @jamesmae.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

I had to move Starlight Stories from Wix to Substack you can now find articles like the one attached on my Substack (jamesmae)!

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James Mae @jamesmae.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

I am excited to announce that I am running for an 'at large' position on the @spjfreelance.bsky.social Board! I aim to advocate for young journalists, assist freelancers, and help SPJ and our industry grow. Read my bio and full statement here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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SPJ campaign short.

Bio: Hi, I’m James (they/them). I started freelancing seriously in July and have been working to grow my business. I also run my blog, Starlight Stories, covering local news, politics, and social issu...

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James Mae @jamesmae.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Hello! Finally joining my fellow journalists on this platform. I am a freelancer and would love to connect with new communities. Also how does everyone feel about this platform? What are the vibes?

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