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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I'll be presenting on behalf of @thegreenlineto.bsky.social. Come see me!

Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

My baby boy just turned 1 a few weeks ago, and I feel like I only recently started hitting my stride as both Mom and CEO. 👩🏻‍💼 It’s been a profound transition — physically, emotionally, mentally — stepping into my new identity as a mother. theotherwave.substack.com/p/we-made-ne...

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We made nearly three-quarters of $1 million in 6 months

Be a part of The Green Line’s bold, proven vision for the future of media.

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National Media Awards Foundation @canadamediaawards.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

💡 The 11th Annual Digital Publishing Awards — Innovation in Digital Storytelling: 🥈: The Feathertale Review #29, The Feathertale Review 🥇: How to Toronto: Our No-BS Guide to City Living, @thegreenlineto.bsky.social / The Green Line #DPA26

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Four years ago, in April 2022, @thegreenlineto.bsky.social started with a simple idea: What if local news felt…closer to home? theotherwave.substack.com/p/the-green-... via #TheOtherWave

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The Green Line’s latest impact report…and a big anniversary 🎊

Happy 4 years to us!

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Canadian Journalism Foundation @cjf-fjc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

The finalists in the small media category and the stories and/or series shortlisted for the award are: ● @thegreenlineto.bsky.social for a three-part reporting series examining how the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rapid Transit in Toronto has reshaped housing conditions along its corridor;

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Canadian Journalism Foundation @cjf-fjc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

TORONTO, April 17, 2026 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is proud to announce its shortlists for the CJF Dr. Eric Jackman Awards for Excellence in Journalism, honouring news organizations that embody exemplary journalism and have a profound positive impact on the communities they-

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

@thegreenlineto.bsky.social is one of six winners of the inaugural Journalism Futures Fund, and we were recently awarded $420,000 across three years. I can't emphasize enough how game-changing this grant is for us. Read more here: theotherwave.substack.com/p/we-just-go...

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Join me and hundreds of fellow independent news publishers at LION Publishers' (@lionpubs.bsky.social) 2026 Summit this Sept. 9-11 in San Diego! Early-bird tix available now for LION members: tinyurl.com/LIONSummit26

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2026 Independent News Sustainability Summit - LION Publishers

Join hundreds of independent news leaders and supporters in San Diego from September 9-11, 2026.

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LION Publishers @lionpubs.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

🎟️ 2026 Summit tix are LIVE! We’ve got 120 early-bird tix for LION members at a discounted rate of $200. Regular, sliding-scale tix are also available to all. Join hundreds of your fellow indie news peers in San Diego this Sept. 9-11: tinyurl.com/LIONSummit26

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Nieman Lab @niemanlab.org · 16/12/2025

.@neeeda.bsky.social: The AI winners won’t be the biggest newsrooms www.niemanlab.org/2025/12/the-...

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Canadian Journalism Foundation @cjf-fjc.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

TORONTO, Dec. 3, 2025 – The CJF announced the inaugural cohort of the CJF NextGen Creator-Journalists Training Program. The program will provide emerging digital-first journalists with expert mentorship and hands-on training to build sustainable independent media ventures and reach new audiences. /1

A graphic with the logos of sof the 2025-2026 CJF NextGen Creator-Journalist Trainees

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Canadian Journalism Foundation @cjf-fjc.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Missed our CJF J-Talk on digital deception w/ @craigsilverman.bsky.social? Catch him, along with one of our CJF NextGen guest experts @neeeda.bsky.social & other leading voices in AI, at @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social's symposium AI & the Press: Threats & Opportunities on Parliament Hill this Thursday. /1

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Canadian Journalism Foundation @cjf-fjc.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

We’re proud to see homegrown news organizations like @thegreenlineto.bsky.social leading the way, reaching new and often-overlooked audiences. Their collaboration and commitment show how local journalism can spark meaningful change at a critical time. /2

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Canadian Journalism Foundation @cjf-fjc.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

#WorldNewsDay Story Spotlight 🌐 Yara El Murr & @neeeda.bsky.social of @thegreenlineto.bsky.social lay out how they engage their readers with news they can use in their daily lives; links they can use to dive deeper, and more. Read via Journalism.co.uk: www.journalism.co.uk/news/turning... /1

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Tiny News Collective @tinynewscollective.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

@neeeda.bsky.social and @thegreenlineto.bsky.social are doing great work and should be seen as something to aspire to by other new, indie publishers. theotherwave.substack.com/p/lessons-on...

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Lessons on growth from building The Green Line (and life) 🌱

Plus: A special announcement…

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Amy L. Kovac-Ashley @terabithia4.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

@neeeda.bsky.social Congrats on all the work news but also - and more importantly - the personal baby news!!! theotherwave.substack.com/p/lessons-on...

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Lessons on growth from building The Green Line (and life) 🌱

Plus: A special announcement…

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

After years of big wins, bold moves and honest takes, #TheOtherWave is hitting pause 💌 Now? It’s time for a new kind of growth 🍼 I break it all down: the media moves, the milestones and what’s next in my final newsletter for a while. Read more: theotherwave.substack.com/p/lessons-on...

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Lessons on growth from building The Green Line (and life) 🌱

Plus: A special announcement…

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RJI @rjionline.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

While @thegreenlineto.bsky.social has been working with Documenters, the publication continues to find new ways to make that information more accessible. Part of that strategy has been experimenting with short-form videos based on the Documenters’ notes. rjionline.org/news/taking-...

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Taking public meeting notes to TikTok — and making it actionable

How to experiment with video formats for the Documenters program.

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The Samara Centre for Democracy @thesamaracentre.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

🌎🇨🇦 With global & local politics more connected than ever, Group Chat explores how diaspora communities navigate the threat of foreign interference and the power of belonging in civic life with @jaskaransandhu.bsky.social , @neeeda.bsky.social & @sabreenadelhon.bsky.social 🎙️ 🎧 buff.ly/YVF6wOd

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

This month’s edition of #TheOtherWave is about trust — or what’s left of it 🫣🗞️ Whether you work in a startup newsroom or a legacy outlet, journalism is facing a full-blown credibility crisis. theotherwave.substack.com/p/journalism...

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Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

. @thegreenlineto.bsky.social - The city of Toronto has neighborhood groups and tenant groups where important decisions are made. People who live in these neighborhoods have stake in these meetings and decisions. Documenters helps the green line build relationships with residents

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Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

The Green Line is operating the first Canadian pilot of @citybureau.bsky.social ‘s Documenters program documenters.cjconcordia.net/the-green-li...

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The Green Line – DOCUMENTERS / DOCUMENTALISTES CANADA

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Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Psyched to be at the second Canadian Engaged Journalism conference in Toronto! First off - Anita Li is talking about building out a profitable local newsroom @thegreenlineto.bsky.social

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

This month’s edition of #TheOtherWave is all about impact (the real kind) 📊✨ theotherwave.substack.com/p/the-green-...

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National Media Awards Foundation @canadamediaawards.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

🏘️ Toronto’s Housing Crisis @thegreenlineto.bsky.social Finalist – Best Digital Editorial Package, Small at the 2025 Digital Publishing Awards Well done to @neeeda.bsky.social and everyone involved! 🔗 zurl.co/SRhso #DigitalPublishingAwards #DPA25

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Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) @cajournalists.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

COMMUNITY BROADCAST/JOURNALISME PARLÉ COMMUNAUTAIRE: ⭐Taryn Grant – CBC Atlantic Voice ⭐Virginie Ann – CBC Yukon ⭐Lela Savic – La Converse ⭐Alice Zanetta – Fréquence / CKIA ⭐James Westman, Anthony Lippa-Hardy, Anita Li –The Green Line

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Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) @cajournalists.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

🚨🏆🚨We’re delighted to announce the finalists for the #CAJAwards! Judges reviewed a record 540 entries, and now… 🥁🥁🥁

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International Center for Journalists @icfjorg.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

🎬Just announced: The winners of our News Creator Award for Excellence in Independent Video Journalism! The awardees represent a diverse range of media platforms and storytelling approaches. Read more about their work: www.icfj.org/news/news-cr...

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News Creators ‘Redefining What Journalism Can Be’ Win Inaugural ICFJ Award

Independent news creators from eight

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

My conversation with @laurenwatsonjourno.bsky.social, a Delacorte Fellow with @columjournreview.bsky.social (featured in the latest edition of my Substack newsletter #TheOtherWave), just got a little more real after Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social recently called a snap election. 🗳️

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If Poilievre wins, who fills the CBC’s void?

My thoughts on defunding the CBC — the downsides and potential upsides.

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Civic Tech Toronto @civictechto.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

From News to Action: How The Green Line's Documenters Are Changing Civic Engagement. Anita Li and Sebastian Tansil discuss how local news can empower communities to take action. Plus our usual breakouts for projects and discussions! March 18th 7pm: in person and online guild.host/events/civic...

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Carrie Brown @brizzyc.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

"It’s designed to feel accessible and has ambitions to play a role not just in informing us, but making our lives better." Love what The Green Line is doing in Toronto - go @neeeda.bsky.social! www.niemanlab.org/2024/11/the-... (Nov)

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The Green Line creates local news for the people turning away from “big-J journalism”

The Green Line combines events, explainers, and solutions to appeal to young Torontonians.

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Media Matters for America @mmfa.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

We are issuing a warning about a worsening climate for free press in this country, driven by a right-wing campaign of anti-media threats. The public cannot become informed about the problems facing our country and the efforts to improve or worsen them without robust protections for journalism.

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Misinformer of the Year: Anti-media intimidation

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Goldenseal @deevee0013.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Outlets pivot to promoting action, not just news - Anita Li, The Green Line “Journalism at its core should be information that’s useful or user-friendly, that helps people navigate their lives on a daily basis, that helps them make decisions impacting their future, that helps them take action.”

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Gabe Schneider @gabemschneider.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

This piece from @neeeda.bsky.social is a great part of the conversation around civic information and what our profession should provide: "What’s our fundamental value? And how do we translate that value to the public in a way that’s clear and accessible?"

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Outlets pivot to promoting action, not just news

"Journalism at its core should be information that’s useful or user-friendly, that helps people navigate their lives on a daily basis, that helps them make decisions impacting their future, that helps...

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Stuti Mishra @stuti.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

In all the discussions about how to cover the climate crisis, this is the constant takeaway. Look for what's useful for people and they will read.

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brianallman2024.bsky.social @brianallman2024.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

YES, journalism needs a new mantra and I hope it comes soon as we are in dire need of a system that delivers what we need vs what we’re told.

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

My @niemanlab.org prediction for 2025 is out! "The world is in survival mode. So journalism at its core should be information that’s useful or user-friendly, that helps people navigate their lives on a daily basis, that helps them make decisions impacting their future, that helps them take action."

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Nieman Lab @niemanlab.org · 09/12/2024

"People may be turning away from the news, but they’re not — nor will they ever — turn away from useful, thoughtfully curated information that helps them do something about their problems, and ultimately improves their lives," @neeeda.bsky.social writes.

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Outlets pivot to promoting action, not just news

"Journalism at its core should be information that’s useful or user-friendly, that helps people navigate their lives on a daily basis, that helps them make decisions impacting their future, that…

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Sarah Scott Scire @sarahscire.com · 19/11/2024

"How many people do you know who don’t trust the news or are bored by it?" @speppered.bsky.social looks at a novel local news product — designed for young people and others "turning away" from news — that combines explainers, community events, and solutions www.niemanlab.org/2024/11/the-...

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The Green Line creates local news for the people turning away from “big-J journalism”

The Green Line combines events, explainers, and solutions to appeal to young Torontonians.

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Mark Sinclair Fleeton @marksfleeton.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Spændende artikel om en helt ny slags journalistik: “The Green Line beskriver deres mission som at undersøge måden Torontoianerne lever for at rapportere om løsninger, tiltag og ressourcer til at blive gladere i din by” #dkmedier #journalistik www.niemanlab.org/2024/11/the-...

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The Green Line creates local news for the people turning away from “big-J journalism”

The Green Line combines events, explainers, and solutions to appeal to young Torontonians.

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Nieman Lab @niemanlab.org · 19/11/2024

“It’s slower to build audience through events, through in-person promotions like postering…through our network of partners,” she said. But “those audience[s] tends to be much more loyal and much more engaged.”

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The Green Line creates local news for the people turning away from “big-J journalism”

The Green Line combines events, explainers, and solutions to appeal to young Torontonians.

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