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Robin Berghaus

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Writer, Producer, and Editor Ferriss – UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellow NASW Mentor / Member @sciencewriters.org www.robinberghaus.com | www.tpr.org/psychedelics | www.stumpedthemovie.com She/her

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National Association of Science Writers (NASW) @sciencewriters.org · 09/09/2026
DEADLINE ALERT! Registration for ScienceWriters2026 in-person events closes tomorrow. Join us for professional development sessions, field trips in the verdant Pacific Northwest, and plenty of networking with the welcoming and vibrant #SciWri community. Register now: sciencewriters2026.org/
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National Association of Science Writers (NASW) @sciencewriters.org · 10/09/2026
LAST DAY TO REGISTER: Planning to join us in Corvallis later this month? Registration for SciWri26 in-person events closes tonight. Virtual session registration remains open until Oct 14. Register now: sciencewriters2026.org/ We hope to see you in the beautiful Pacific Northwest!
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Robin Berghaus @robinberghaus.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
When Alek Micklethwait told me his May #electricity bill was $545, I couldn’t believe it. Neither could he. That’s double what he was paying in cooler months. 🧵 1/4
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Leah @leah.myatproto.social · 17/08/2026
#ScienceSky 🧪 #SciComm get thee to pitch slam! I got so many gigs thanks to meeting editors at NASW pitch slam over the years. Let's make some matches in Corvallis. #SciWri26
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Robin Berghaus @robinberghaus.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Writers, bring your pitches for feedback on Sept 27 @11:15am at Pitch Slam! @sciencewriters.org #NASW #SciWri26 Panelists: Chuck Squatriglia @grist.org @rachelcourtland.com @technologyreview.com Brian Kahn @wired.com @hanner.bsky.social @quantamagazine.org 🔗 Register sciencewriters2026.org
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Corvallis, OR

Pitch Slam 
September 27 at 11:15am

Photos of panelists include:
Chuck Squatriglia | Senior Editor, Grist
Rachel Courtland | Commissioning Editor, MIT Technology Review
Brian Kahn | Senior Science Editor, WIRED
Hannah Waters | Senior Editor, Biology, Quanta Magazine

Moderator and organizers
Sarah Scoles, Virginia Gewin, and Robin Berghaus

LIVE in Corvallis, writers will pitch one-minute story ideas and receive immediate feedback from editors!
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National Association of Science Writers (NASW) @sciencewriters.org · 04/08/2026
IT'S HERE! Registration for ScienceWriters2026 opens today at Noon Pacific time. We hope you can join us for September's in-person events in Corvallis, OR and October's virtual events! Learn more and register at the SciWri26 site: sciencewriters2026.org/
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Robin Berghaus @robinberghaus.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Do you know folks near Austin, Texas struggling to pay their electricity bills? Could you help me connect? I'm writing about rising electricity costs in Texas and heat-related illnesses. I want to speak with people who are working full-time and are struggling to pay their electricity bills. 1/3 🧵
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Michael Pollan @michaelpollan.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
(93) Is the boom in toad-derived 5-MeO-DMT built on a false history? Colorado’s new law lays groundwork for ibogaine access themicrodose.substack.com/p/is-the-boo...
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Is the boom in toad-derived 5-MeO-DMT built on a false history? Colorado’s new law lays groundwork for ibogaine access
Plus: Study finds personality traits may shape the intensity of psychedelic sensory experiences
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Dan Vergano @danvergano.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Scientific American is being sold to LabX Media, publisher of Discover: group.springernature.com/gp/group/med... They've fired me and other union staff, ahead of June 26 vote ratification. My rates are suddenly more reasonable, if you need editing or reporting - Argonaut2026@gmail.com
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Springer Nature to divest its consumer media businesses | Springer Nature Group | Springer Nature
Strategic divestment of consumer media portfolio enables Springer Nature to focus on its core business Transaction supports the long-term development
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National Association of Science Writers (NASW) @sciencewriters.org · 11/06/2026
Save the Date: Join the Freelance Committee next month, on July 2, for a #SciWriBiz chat on business insurance. Guest speaker Jonathan Gray, Director of Benefits and Member Services at the Freelancers Union will share insights + tips. Learn more about the July 2 event:
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Virtual business chat: Small business insurance 101
The NASW Freelance Committee virtual meetup on July 2 will be a business chat on business insurance. Speaker Jonathan Gray of the Freelancers Union will explain the different types of business insurance, their pros and cons, how to find insurance providers, and other practical tips. And we’ll allow plenty of time for him to answer your questions.
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CASW @sciencewriting.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Deadlines for two CASW awards are coming up! ▶️ The Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award, for a science journalist under the age of 31 ▶️ The Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting Help us spread the word, and submit your application here: casw.submittable.com/submit
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Kendall Powell @kendallsciwrite.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
In this @nature.com QA, cognitive scientist Félix Schoeller explains how a creative use of AI might help better train human facilitators for psychedelic drug therapy and clinical trials. As told to @robinberghaus.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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How we’re using AI tools to improve psychedelic-drug research
Félix Schoeller’s team built a realistic artificial-intelligence chatbot to train facilitators needed for research into psychoactive drugs — and, ultimately, to improve public health.
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Virginia Gewin @virginiagewin.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Science journalists: we are putting together the annual Pitch Slam for the @sciencewriters.org meeting this September! Who are your dream editors to work with? Send us suggestions and we'll see who we can get to come to the meeting:)
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Robin Berghaus @robinberghaus.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Félix Schoeller shared with @nature.com how his team built a realistic #AI chatbot to improve #psychedelic therapy training. In doing so, they learned about public health issues and ways to improve psychedelic research. www.nature.com/articles/d41... Thank you 🙏 @kendallsciwrite.bsky.social
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How we’re using AI tools to improve psychedelic-drug research
Félix Schoeller’s team built a realistic artificial-intelligence chatbot to train facilitators needed for research into psychoactive drugs — and, ultimately, to improve public health.
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Michael Pollan @michaelpollan.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Great coverage ofTrump’s psychedelics executive order and how Texas inspired (and may benefit from) it themicrodose.substack.com/p/trumps-psy...
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Trump’s psychedelics executive order and how Texas inspired (and may benefit from) it
Editor’s Note: Join me in welcoming Robin Berghaus, an Austin, Texas based freelance journalist, audio and documentary producer whose work has appeared on NPR at international film festivals, on PBS, ...
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National Association of Science Writers (NASW) @sciencewriters.org · 06/03/2026
Help craft the craft-propose a session for our annual conference! ScienceWriters2026 is a meeting for science writers, by science writers, and we want it to reflect *your* interests. Submit your idea by March 10: www.nasw.org/article... Learn what makes a great session: www.nasw.org/page/ho...
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Submit a session proposal for ScienceWriters2026
Propose your great ideas for NASW sessions and plenaries and for CASW’s “Science + Science Writing” panel discussions at ScienceWriters2026. Help make our program relevant and timely, designed by science writers, for science writers.
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The Open Notebook @theopennotebook.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Traveling for a story requires access and money. In TON’s latest story, @bwfund.bsky.social‬ early-career fellow @skylerdware.bsky.social talks to @virginiagewin.bsky.social and others for tips on finding the funding and more. 🧪
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Getting Yourself on the Scene: How to Fund and Plan Field-Reporting Trips - The Open Notebook
Field reporting brings color and context to a story that are often impossible to capture from afar. But getting yourself on the scene is no easy task. Intrepid reporters must battle competitive grant ...
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Robin Berghaus @robinberghaus.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
The fellowship was a career highlight, a unique opportunity to dive deep into the science, history, and legal issues of psychedelics. I developed a podcast series, wrote several feature articles, and expanded my network of colleagues and mentors.
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Julia Métraux @juliametraux.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
👋 Call for sources: My name is Julia Métraux, and I am @motherjones.com disability reporter. I am working on a series (to be published before May 1) profiling three American aging adults (50+) about how you're aging independently while taking care of your health. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Aging with complex chronic illnesses and disabilities at home
Hi! My name is Julia Métraux, and I am Mother Jones' disability reporter. I am working on a series (to be published before May 1) profiling three American aging adults (50+) about how you're aging ind...
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Virginia Gewin @virginiagewin.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Freelancer journalists: FYI @indiejournalists.bsky.social has a two-day online conference March 5-6, 2026. They are currently offering a $49 early bird registration.
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2026 Conference Sessions — The Institute for Independent Journalists
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SciLine @sciline.org · 22/09/2025
Need help evaluating whose expertise to trust? Our tip sheet for vetting and finding relevant scientific sources, written with @theopennotebook.bsky.social, can help reporters to determine if an expert is the right fit for their news story. bit.ly/46i1H4q
Scientist in a white lab coat working with pipettes and scientific equipment in a well-stocked laboratory.
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Robin Berghaus @robinberghaus.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
IDA is hiring a full-time assistant editor for Documentary Magazine. The role is based in Los Angeles.
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National Association of Science Writers (NASW) @sciencewriters.org · 11/09/2025
Show your support for science news and reach hundreds of attendees by sponsoring ScienceWriters, the largest convening of science journalists and communicators in North America. Opportunities start at just $350! View the sponsorship menu: sciencewriters2025.o...
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Jill Lawrence @jilldlawrence.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Nine former CDC directors: Americans should be alarmed. Their health and lives are in danger. Gift link 🎁 www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
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Opinion | We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health
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Jonathan Wosen @jonathanwosen.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
I'm a science journalist for @statnews.com looking to talk with folks who applied to biomedical Ph.D. programs and had offers rescinded earlier this year. What have you been up to since then? You can reach me at jonathan.wosen@statnews.com or via Signal (username jwosen.27). #journorequest
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Robin Berghaus @robinberghaus.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Writers, bring your 1-minute pitches for live feedback from editors on November 9 @1:30pm in Chicago at Pitch Slam. @sciencewriters.org #NASW #SciWri25 🔗View the program 👇 sciencewriters2025.org 🖥️ Registration opens September 4. 🧵1/3
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November 9 at 1:30pm 
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Moderated and organized by: Sarah Scoles, Virginia Gewin, and Robin Berghaus

LIVE in Chicago, writers will pitch one-minute article ideas and receive immediate feedback from editors!
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Alexandra Witze @alexwitze.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
NOW LIVE: the program for #SciWri25 which looks amazing. If you need financial assistance to travel to Chicago in November (or attend the virtual components in October), you MUST APPLY by August 28. sciencewriters2025.org/grants/
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Virginia Gewin @virginiagewin.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Scientists: what types of federal agency data collection, research reports, or analyses are not getting done due to funding cuts or layoffs? Re-posts appreciated.
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Robin Berghaus @robinberghaus.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
@axios.com says our "Psychedelics and the Texas Trip" podcast is "worthy of your time" and explains why Texas is investing in psychedelic therapy research. 📻 🎧 Listen on @texaspublicradio.bsky.social www.tpr.org/psychedelics 🔗 Apple and Spotify links are in the comments
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jane c. hu @janehu.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
running a non-profit is never easy and it’s only getting tougher — right when we need journalism the most, amidst the gutting of federal science funding and agencies. please donate to support the future of science journalism 👇🏽
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Robin Berghaus @robinberghaus.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Psychedelics and the Texas Trip is live on @texaspublicradio.bsky.social. The three-part podcast series explores the complex history of psychedelics, their potential health benefits and risks, and why they’re mostly illegal in the U.S. and how that’s changing. 🔗 Links are in the comments.
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Melody Joy Kramer @mkramer.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
if you don’t have a tip, please consider sharing this post. (either here or elsewhere.) someone who may have a tip could see it.
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Bonnie Petrie @bonniepetrie.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
The final ep of Petrie Dish: Psychedelics & the Texas Trip from @texaspublicradio.bsky.social is up! From the legislature in Austin to a peyote ranch in Rio Grande City, this ep is full of great information. Reporter @robinberghaus.bsky.social joined us & did great work. www.tpr.org/podcast/petr...
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Psychedelics and the Texas Trip Part 3: The Road Ahead
In the final installment of this three-part series, Bonnie Petrie and reporter Robin Berghaus go from an isolated stretch of desert along the Rio Grande, where wild peyote grows, to the exuberant room...
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Nature @nature.com · 28/04/2025
“If you want to study drugs that have been criminalized by our government, you must be fearless” go.nature.com/42vvEvR
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My fight to unlock cannabis and psychedelic drugs for use in medical research
Physician Sue Sisley battles to study cannabis and psilocybin mushrooms for pain, addiction and PTSD.
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Kendall Powell @kendallsciwrite.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
👇🏻 @nature.com profile on Sue Sisley dives into her legal & advocacy battles with federal agencies and state lawmakers and the successful struggle to move her science forward for PTSD, addiction and hospice patients. Excellent reporting by @robinberghaus.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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My fight to unlock cannabis and psychedelic drugs for use in medical research
Physician Sue Sisley battles to study cannabis and psilocybin mushrooms for pain, addiction and PTSD.
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Robin Berghaus @robinberghaus.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Dr. Sue Sisley shares with @nature.com her years-long fight to study banned #psychoactive drugs — #cannabis and #psilocybin — as treatments for #pain, #addiction, and #PTSD. Thank you @kendallsciwrite.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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My fight to unlock cannabis and psychedelic drugs for use in medical research
Physician Sue Sisley battles to study cannabis and psilocybin mushrooms for pain, addiction and PTSD.
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CASW @sciencewriting.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Science journalists: Apply for the $20,000 Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award! The prize recognizes the accomplishments of a mid-career science journalist and includes a grant for a significant reporting project. Apply by April 30: casw.org/awards-fello...
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Julianne McShane @juliannemcshane.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
This fellowship offers the support & resources to do a long-term, in-depth reporting project on health inequities nationwide. W my fellowship I reported 2 stories on the impacts of abortion bans, 1 of which was cited in an amicus brief in the SCOTUS EMTALA case-apply! www.nbcnews.com/health/women...
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Amanda Heidt @scattercushion.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
I’ll just leave this here… www.niemanlab.org/2025/04/how-...
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How to leak to a journalist
Planning to leak? Read these tips first.
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UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics @scipsychedelics.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Listen to the first episode at www.tpr.org/podcast/petr... 🍄
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Michael Pollan @michaelpollan.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
The Altered States podcast from @prx.org & @scipsychedelics.bsky.social was one of five podcasts nominated for a Webby Award in the science & education category!! We're up for Webby & People's Voice award which requires your votes! Please! vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting...
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Vote for the best of the internet
I just voted in The Webby People's Voice Awards and checked my voter registration.
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Michael Pollan @michaelpollan.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Congratulations to the ten journalists awarded a 2025 Ferriss-UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellowship from @ucbsoj and @SciPsychedelics fellowships.journalism.berkeley.edu/bcsp/2025-fe...
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2025 Fellows – The Ferriss – UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellowship
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Johns Hopkins Psychedelic Research Center @jhpsychedelics.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
CPCR Associate Center Director Dr. Albert Garcia-Romeu was interviewed on Texas Public Radio last week. He discusses how psychedelic research can be supported today. www.tpr.org/podcast/petr...
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Psychedelics and the Texas Trip Part 2: The Science and History of the Medicine
Patients have been leaving the United States to try psychedelic therapies to treat their depression, PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, and substance use disorders. With so many patients finding relief, ...
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Nick Kristof @nickkristof.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Meet Evan Anzoo, a five-year-old boy in South Sudan who died when Elon Musk shut down USAID and the boy lost access to his HIV meds. Musk says no one has died because of the aid shutdown, but that's because he didn't look. RIP, Evan, you deserved better. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Matt Adams @mattadams.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
More jobs @texastribune.org We’re looking for a general assignment reporter. This is a Sunday-Thursday shift. Come work with me and we can discuss your favorite 90’s emo records.* *Not a requirement for this job but it would be fun.
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General Assignment Reporter
The Texas Tribune is hiring a General Assignment Reporter.
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Matt Adams @mattadams.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
We’re looking for two politics reporters to join @texastribune.org’s politics team!
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Politics Reporter
The Texas Tribune is hiring two politics reporters!
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Michael Pollan @michaelpollan.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
What's up in Texas? Listen as 2024 @psychedelicalpha.bsky.social Ferriss Fellow Robin Berghaus reports the first of a three episodes series "Psychedelics and the Texas Trip" for Texas Public Radio's Petrie Dish www.tpr.org/podcast/petr...
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Investigative Reporters & Editors @ire.org · 21/02/2025
IRE is celebrating its 50th birthday — and you’re invited to the party! Check out these special events and join us ⬇️🎊 www.ire.org/ire-50th-news/
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IRE is celebrating its 50th birthday and you’re invited to the party! - Investigative Reporters & Editors
Fifty years of IRE. This milestone is special. To celebrate this historic anniversary, check out the events coming up in 2025.
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Alice Miranda Ollstein @alicemiranda.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Did you lose your job today? Please reach out.
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Rachel Cohrs Zhang @rachelcohrs.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
If you’re experiencing layoffs at CMMI, FDA, ASPR, or other agencies, I’m available at Signal below if you’d like to help us understand the scope of what’s happening today.
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