Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Creators are showing up to demonstrations, protests, and community crises, sometimes as the only consistent source of information for the people who live there. This work carries real risk: physical confrontations, legal gray areas, and digital exposure. 110
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 20/01/2026A Kiel Institute study published Monday found Americans bore 96% of U.S. tariff costs imposed in 2024-2025. The study found tariffs generated $200 billion in revenue, functioning as a consumption tax on Americans. www.wsj.com/economy/trad...wsj.comAmericans Are the Ones Paying for Tariffs, Study FindsNew research contradicts President Trump’s claim that foreigners are footing the bill. 020
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 13/01/202652% of Missourians voted to add reproductive health care protections, including access to abortion up to the point of fetal viability, into the state constitution. But dozens of restrictions ensure access to abortion remains limited. missouriindependent.com/2026/01/12/m...missouriindependent.comOpening day of Missouri abortion-rights trial focuses on decades of state restrictions • Missouri IndependentThe 10-day trial will determine what abortion regulations are now unconstitutional under Missouri’s voter-approved abortion rights amendment. 020
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 13/01/2026TODAY: Join our webinar on how and when to weave relevant climate information into your stories and where to access to science-backed tools and resources you can start using right away. Tickets are donation based, and participants can register for as little as $1. www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-sc... 030
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 13/01/2026Are you a parent of teens 13-17? We're surveying parents as we build tools to help teens and their families better identify misinformation. We'd love to hear your thoughts: newscreatorcorps.org/2026/01/pare...newscreatorcorps.orgWe're building tools for parents of teens - News Creator CorpsNCC has a short survey about teens and misinformation to help us determine what resources would best help parents and young people approach media literacy. 010
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 10/01/2026The FBI blocked Minnesota law enforcement from investigating an ICE agent's fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, officials said Thursday. Governor Tim Walz criticized the exclusion. www.wsj.com/us-news/minn...wsj.comFBI Blocks State Law Enforcement From ICE Shooting InvestigationMinnesota law-enforcement officials said the FBI has shut them out of the investigation examining the fatal shooting of a woman in her car by an ICE agent. 010
Reposted by Rachel LobdellZach Lipton @zachlipton.com · 29/12/2025people keep reposting this as some major election conspiracy, but the actual USPS notice is wildly clear that they're not changing any policies: they're stating the longstanding reality that postmarks long haven't represented the date of mailing unless you request a manual postmark at a post office 0169
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 30/12/2025Two more days to apply for the Spring 2026 class of our Trusted Creator Fellowship! This 9-week program for information-focused creators teaches skills like fact checking, sourcing, and interviewing to ensure you are disseminating accurate information. Apply here by 12/31: lnkd.in/eZyQcmGM 010
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 17/12/2025I've been working in digital innovation and newsroom transformation my entire career, and this moment in the creator space feels really special. I wrote about that here: www.niemanlab.org/2025/12/crea...niemanlab.orgCreator partnerships are ripe for opportunities, if newsrooms do the work"It's the ultimate experiment in loosening the control the mainstream media has desperately held onto as the information landscape has changed." 020
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 17/12/2025This is the best Nieman Lab prediction. No notes. www.niemanlab.org/2025/12/plea...niemanlab.orgPlease learn how to use your computer"The number of professionals in journalism, media, communications, and academia who still don't understand how to use the very tools they depend on for their livelihood is, frankly, staggering." 041
Reposted by Rachel LobdellPeter Sterne @petersterne.com · 17/12/2025SCOOP from @rebeccaclewis.bsky.social at @cityandstateny.bsky.social: Gov. Kathy Hochul will announce tomorrow that she's agreed to sign the controversial Medical Aid in Dying bill www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2025/...cityandstateny.comHochul agrees to sign Medical Aid in Dying billThe governor will announce tomorrow that she and lawmakers have reached an agreement on the controversial legislation. 1243
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 16/12/2025There are many guides on how to diffuse family arguments, but let’s say Aunt Sarah’s immigration comments aren’t about policy, but rather based on a made up claim propagated by politicians to incite fear. How do you engage in a good faith discussion when it’s based on falsities? We got you.newscreatorcorps.orgHow to fact check your family without losing your mind - News Creator CorpsIt’s nearly impossible to have a healthy debate when you can’t agree on basic facts, but you can discuss the misinformation in the conversation. 030
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 10/12/2025This is the last week of NCC's inaugural Trusted Creators fellowship. Here's what one of our fellows had to say about the program: newscreatorcorps.org/2025/12/trus...newscreatorcorps.orgWhat News Creator Corps gave me as a mom, creator, and community advocate - News Creator CorpsThis program didn’t just make me a better creator. It made me a better caretaker of truth. 000
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 09/12/2025"In general, progressives tend to talk about family planning in more economic terms as an affordability issue, while conservatives see it as a need for a certain cultural identity, typically with religious undertones." 19thnews.org/2025/12/pron...19thnews.orgWhy are so many Americans worried about falling birth rates?The 19th News/SurveyMonkey Poll found that half of Americans think we should be at least somewhat worried about the impact of falling birth rates on society. 000
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 03/12/2025We know humor captures attention and creates a more positive and engaging learning environment. So how can information-focused creators utilize humor in their work? Next week, we're hosting a virtual masterclass with Josh Burstein. Dec. 10 at 1 p.m. ET RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/how-comedy...eventbrite.comHow Comedy Helps Audiences Build Deeper Understanding of the NewsHumor captures attention and creates a more positive and engaging learning environment. 001
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 02/12/2025NCC is compiling a comprehensive guide to the biggest sticking points in newsroom-creator partnerships, and we need newsroom editors and creators to weigh in. What are the benefits you see in collaborating? Are you unsure of how to monetize the partnership or how editorial oversight would work?newscreatorcorps.orgShare your thoughts on newsroom-creator partnerships - News Creator CorpsOne in five U.S. adults say they regularly get news from creators on social media. Newsrooms have started to experiment with partnering with creators to expand their reach, but there is still much unk... 000
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 01/12/2025Applications for News Creator Corps' Spring 2026 Trusted Creator Fellowship are open: newscreatorcorps.org/apply/ If you create content that informs or connects people, this program will teach you the tactical skills to ensure you are disseminating accurate information. (Plus a $5k stipend!)newscreatorcorps.orgApply - News Creator CorpsTrusted Creator Fellowship News Creator Corps’ Trusted Creator Fellowship is a short-term program providing partnership and training to U.S.-based information providers who want to level-up their conn... 100
Reposted by Rachel LobdellBrittney McNamara @brittneymac15.bsky.social · 17/11/2025Social media has a misinformation problem that’s making teens (and everyone, really) unable to spot the truth. Here’s my latest about how some creators are working to fix that. newscreatorcorps.org/2025/11/crea...newscreatorcorps.orgCreators are helping teens sift through the flood of misinformation - News Creator CorpsFrequent exposure to social media misinformation can make it even more difficult to discern what’s real and what’s fake online. 172
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 14/11/2025The next in our Meet The Fellows series: Ali Van Fleet, a meteorologist studying climate communication. “I think it’s easy to tell someone like, ‘Oh, you can go read this book.’ But are they going to? No. This is how people are getting their information." newscreatorcorps.org/2025/11/meet...newscreatorcorps.orgMeet The Fellows: The meteorologist who knows that 'people like to learn things' - News Creator CorpsAli Van Fleet started creating content for TikTok during the pandemic, and now she's dedicated to finding innovative ways to share climate and weather information. 010
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 12/11/2025"Keeping “minimize harm” front and center matters because most harm from shared information isn’t malicious, it happens when we don’t stop to think about the ripple effects of what we share or publish." newscreatorcorps.org/2025/11/crea...newscreatorcorps.orgCreators—and everyone sharing on the internet—should think about minimizing harm - News Creator CorpsEach of us has a front-row seat to not just witness history but contribute to how people remember it. 010
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 11/11/2025We know that humor captures attention and creates a more engaging learning environment, as evidenced by decades of late night TV. NCC's upcoming virtual workshop will demonstrate how basic improv and standup tactics can be integrated into anyone's writing or performing style. Join us Dec. 10.eventbrite.comHow Comedy Helps Audiences Build Deeper Understanding of the NewsHumor captures attention and creates a more positive and engaging learning environment. 010
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 11/11/2025"People shouldn't just automatically assume if they have a flight this weekend, that everything is going to be exactly perfect," she said. "There's still going to be kind of the snowball effect." www.businessinsider.com/why-flight-d...businessinsider.comWhy flight delays could persist after shutdown ends and impact Thanksgiving travelHundreds of thousands of travelers have seen flight disruptions in recent days due to the US government shutdown, and restoring capacity takes time. 010
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 11/11/2025We have a new series so you can meet the NCC fellows, and we're kicking it off with Kahja Elliott. “Kay in the Bay is a platform about all of the different ways we can interact with food that encourages communities." newscreatorcorps.org/2025/11/meet...newscreatorcorps.orgMeet The Fellows: Sometimes it’s just about having a good time - News Creator CorpsKahja Elliott started Kay in the Bay as a way for her to get to know the Bay Area through food after moving there from the East Coast. 000
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 11/11/2025The Supreme Court agreed to rule on a high-stakes case that could have profound impacts on the 2026 and 2028 elections. Are states required to count mail-in ballots that are postmarked on or before election day but arrive after? www.scotusblog.com/2025/11/just...scotusblog.comJustices agree to decide major election law caseSetting the stage for a major ruling on election law, the Supreme Court on Monday agreed to decide whether federal law requires ballots to be not only cast by voters […] 000
Reposted by Rachel LobdellSahil Kapur @sahilkapur.bsky.social · 10/11/2025Major concession from Democrats here is enhanced ACA funds aren’t extended. Preserving them was Dems’ central demand in this fight. They secured a promise of a vote (which Thune has been offering for weeks), but that could still fail. Even if it passes, Johnson has made no promise of a House vote. 1261062380
Reposted by Rachel LobdellJoseph Cox @josephcox.bsky.social · 04/11/2025PSA from 404 Media: you can opt-out of a data broker selling your flight travel data to the government to be searched without a warrant. Here's how I did it. This is ARC, the data broker owned by major U.S. airlines like United, Delta, American, etc www.404media.co/how-to-opt-o...404media.coHow to Opt-Out of Airlines Selling Your Travel Data to the GovernmentThe Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), owned by major U.S. airlines, collects billions of ticketing records and sells them to the government to be searched without a warrant. I managed to opt-out o... 7298186
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 04/11/2025My husband always says he feels like he’s at a wedding during boarding 000
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Last week, NCC put out a call for pitches for our blog. We received many interesting ideas that I'm thrilled to commission. But this week I noticed a trend in the pitches and confirmed that we were receiving a deluge of pitches for what would likely be AI created work impersonating journalists. 110
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 30/10/2025I love the concept of this project. I'm regularly seeing creators use similar explainer devices, often comparing a policy or government process to something in pop culture, like a love triangle or the Kendrick-Drake beef. 100
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 30/10/2025In this week's NCC newsletter: Gen Z audiences are using creator content as a jumping off point, often then digging for more details from more traditional media sources or public records. As creators take on this role of being the new 1A or homepage, it makes their work even more important.newscreatorcorps.substack.comCreators are the new front pagesCreators' value isn't just providing context. It's curation. 000
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 29/10/2025Sometimes I wonder if my toddler is slow to move when asked because problem solving shows like Paw Patrol and PJ Masks address their missions in the least efficient manner possible. If someone is hanging off a cliff, maybe don’t regroup at the tower before heading over? 010
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 28/10/2025Let's be realistic about how people are getting information. We'd love for you to join us in this mission. I chatted with @neeldhanesha.com about what we're building at News Creator Corps: www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/a-ne...niemanlab.orgA new fellowship is all about putting the news in news creatorThe goal of the News Creator Corps is to "flood social platforms with accurate information." 042
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 28/10/2025How's your personal network literacy? @matthewfacciani.bsky.social shares his research with NCC: "surrounding yourself with more people who share your beliefs increases the likelihood of bias. But even a single person in your network who thinks differently can significantly reduce that bias."newscreatorcorps.orgHow our social connections shape the information we encounter - News Creator CorpsMisinformation spreads most easily when identity biases and homogenous networks reinforce each other. 120
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 28/10/2025There's a new nonprofit newsroom in Sacramento, and @abridgedpbskvie.bsky.social is already shaking things up. They launched a Community Reporters program, which makes creators a key part of their editorial strategy. newscreatorcorps.org/2025/10/abri...newscreatorcorps.orgWhy journalism from non-journalists is key to Sacramento’s newest nonprofit newsroom’s strategy - News Creator CorpsAbridged sees creators as a critical component of their mission to authentically cover the mosaic of communities that make up the region. 000
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 28/10/2025Almost 80% of US counties where SNAP participation has risen since 2010 voted for Trump in 2020. www.socialexplorer.com/home/post/po...socialexplorer.comCounties with Largest Increases in Food Stamps Went for Trump | Social ExplorerA Political Explorer analysis found 78.7% of U.S. counties with rising food stamp use since 2010 voted for Trump in 2020. While Trump counties rely heavily on SNAP, he sought cuts to the program. 010
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 25/10/2025This is worth reading to understand the history of the East Wing. newsnotnoisejessicayellin.substack.com/p/100-years-...newsnotnoisejessicayellin.substack.com100 Years of Women's Work, Reduced to RubbleInside the history of the late East Wing. Plus: What healthcare will cost you next year. Trump's latest gold item is... a naval fleet. And new polls show Trump fatigue and a rebound for Democrats. 000
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 24/10/2025A study reviewed how AI represented news content and found that nearly half of all AI answers had issues with accuracy, sourcing, distinguishing opinion from fact, and providing context. www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/... 000
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 22/10/2025Early voting in NYC starts this weekend, and Saturday is the last day you can register to vote. vote.nyc/page/registe...vote.nycRegister to Vote | NYC Board of ElectionsYou can register to vote online, in-person, or by mail. 011
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 22/10/2025NCC is hosting our first IRL event! Participants will learn to distinguish between sources, identify public documentation, and cite information. Hosted by the wonderful @travelinganna.bsky.social + @morisy.bsky.social. Spots are very limited, so RSVP today. See you in Philly!eventbrite.comNews Creator Corps Citing Sources TrainingLearn how to distinguish between media sources and find credible information you can share with your audiences and communities. 002
Reposted by Rachel LobdellClara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Still appalled at how paltry and terrible the NYT coverage of the protests were and how nobody there feels any responsibility to address the criticism. This was not something that caught them off guard. This was many levels of decisions. 1474579824
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 20/10/2025📣 Call for pitches: NCC captures industry news, academic research, examples of creator partnerships, and other relevant content. We are not the arbiter of what is wrong or right, but a destination for dialogue about creators, the information economy, newsroom innovation, and audience trust.docs.google.comCall For PitchesCall For Pitches About Us News Creators Corps is a movement to ensure everyone has access to accurate and trustworthy information. We invest in content creators and community messengers so they can be... 333
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 18/10/2025Introduce yourself with the last five concerts you saw: Death Cab Head and the Heart Something Corporate/Jack’s Mannequin (at Red Rocks) Kacey Musgraves Taylor Swift 020
Reposted by Rachel LobdellShefali Luthra @shefali.bsky.social · 16/10/2025Trump's big IVF announcement is a retreat from his campaign promise. It doesn't make IVF available for all. 1. Employers don't have to offer the "fertility benefit" it creates 2. The benefit doesn't have to cover IVF 3. It could cover the conservative alternatives criticized by mainstream med19thnews.orgTrump plans could lower IVF costs for some — but fall short of his campaign promiseThe administration said employers will be able to offer standalone insurance for fertility treatments and that one major drugmaker will offer discounts for IVF drugs. 26537
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 10/10/2025We're obsessed with how people get information, and we curate a reading list for anyone interested in the intersection of creators, information, and journalism: newscreatorcorps.org/what-were-re... Get our reading list directly in your inbox every week: newscreatorcorps.substack.comnewscreatorcorps.substack.comNews Creator Corps | Rachel Lobdell | SubstackNews Creators Corps is a movement to ensure everyone has access to accurate and trustworthy information. Click to read News Creator Corps, by Rachel Lobdell, a Substack publication with hundreds of su... 130
Reposted by Rachel LobdellRush @yorush.bsky.social · 08/10/2025Excited doesn’t even begin to describe how I’m feeling today. Grateful to be part of this cohort along with so many talented individuals. Can’t wait to get started! 🙏🏽 281
Reposted by Rachel LobdellMalia Yoshioka @maliayoshioka.bsky.social · 08/10/2025It’s official 🎉 I’ve joined the News Creator Corps Fall 2025 Trusted Creators Class! I look forward to learning from this amazing cohort and our instructors and continuing to tell stories that spark empathy and curiosity through food, language, and travel. Grateful for this opportunity! ❤️ 011
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 08/10/2025We are thrilled to announce the 20 creators chosen for our fall 2025 training fellowship: newscreatorcorps.org/classes/2025... These creators have demonstrated that they care deeply about serving their audience with factual, impactful information and are actively working to fight misinformation.newscreatorcorps.org2025 Trusted Creator Fellows - News Creator CorpsNews Creator Corps is excited to announce the 20 content creators in the 2025 class of the Trusted Creators training fellowship. 073
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 07/10/2025The Trump administration has banned drone photography across 935 square miles of airspace above Chicago, preventing journalists from documenting its use of force in the city. www.nppa.org/news/814nppa.orgNPPA Raises First Amendment Concerns Over Largest Drone Flight Ban Ever Issued in U.S.*The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) today raised serious First Amendment concerns over the Department of Homeland Security’s request and the Federal Aviation Administration’s issuance ... 010
Reposted by Rachel LobdellMarisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 07/10/2025yet the airport is still operating. i did not know you could…do that. 71968154
Rachel Lobdell @rlobdell.bsky.social · 01/10/2025@ryankellett.com started tracking his media intake in May. He writes: "If I knew more about what news sources I was taking in, maybe I could better control how to manage and change my consumption in ways I wanted instead of letting news wash over me." He shares his learnings with NCC:newscreatorcorps.orgWhat I learned from intentionally adding news creators to my media diet - News Creator CorpsRyan Y. Kellett started tracking his media consumption in May 2025. 021