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Stephenie Overman

@saoverman.bsky.social
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Freelance labor/workplace writer, Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), Hoosier

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
SPJ welcomes a federal judge’s order restoring press access for @cnn.com, @ms.now and @politico.com. But reporters from all three outlets remained barred from the White House Thursday. Press access should not be used to punish critical reporting. ➡️ Read the full statement: bit.ly/4yYYIcA
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
SPJ strongly objects to President Donald Trump’s decision to bar @cnn.com, @ms.now and @politico.com from the White House because of their coverage. Press access should never be used to punish journalists for reporting that those in power dislike. ➡️ Read the full statement: bit.ly/4hfhDsj
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Dan Kubiske @dkubiske.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The SPJ International Community will host a webinar with journalists from the Springfield (Ohio) News-Sun to talk about how they have covered the Haitian community. September 24 6pm ET Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Immigrants and immigration: Covering national policy as a local issue. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
A couple of years ago, Springfield, Ohio, drew national attention after then-presidential candidate Donald Trump repeated false accusations about the local Haitian community that had been amplified by...
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
SPJ has joined an @splc.org-led coalition in urging the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to protect student press freedom. In Pointer v. Phelps, we’re challenging a ruling that could undermine First Amendment protections for independent student media. 📰 ➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/464l4wY
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
SPJ has named Stacie Overton Johnson and Wendy Miller Jordan recipients of the 2026 Howard S. Dubin Outstanding Pro Member Award, recognizing exceptional service to SPJ. ➡️ Meet this year’s honorees: bit.ly/4zIXlQz
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The SPJ Ethics Committee on Monday proposed revisions to the SPJ Code of Ethics, opening public review of the first proposed changes since 2014. ➡️ Read the draft, explore the proposed revisions and resources and learn how to share feedback by Sept. 14: bit.ly/4xxvgK2
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SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
The Society of Professional Journalists has named Julia Wildman, a senior at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction and president of its SPJ campus chapter, as the recipient of the 2026 Robert D.G. Lewis First Amendment Award. Learn more about Julia and the award here. @spj-posts.bsky.social ⬇️
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SPJ honors Colorado student journalist with national First Amendment award
The Society of Professional Journalists has named Julia Wildman, a senior at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, as the recipient of the 2026 Robert D.G. Lewis First Amendment Award.  Wildm…
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Beginning Monday, review & comment on proposed revisions to the SPJ Code of Ethics. SPJ National President Chris R. Vaccaro invites the public to read the draft, submit feedback & join an August listening session. ➡️ Registration is required: bit.ly/4pYgadY
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Journalism has changed. Its core principles have not. SPJ will release proposed Code of Ethics revisions Aug. 10. Join a listening session to learn more & weigh in: 🗓️ Aug. 13 & 18, 7 p.m. EDT | Aug. 28, 4 p.m. EDT 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4pYgadY 📧 Questions: ethics@spj.org
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
SPJ joins a coalition of more than 50 organizations, led by @rsf.org and @safeguarddefenders.bsky.social, in calling on Thai authorities to refrain from forcibly returning detained Chinese journalist Bai Zhaodong to China. 🔗 Read the full letter: bit.ly/4vzkzVK
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
SPJ and the SPJ International Community strongly oppose a new U.S. Department of Homeland Security rule ending “duration of status” for international journalists working in the United States on I visas. The rule is set to take effect in 60 days unless Congress acts. 🔗 Full statement: bit.ly/4w9g7hz
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Peter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
"The appearance of federal law enforcement agents on the doorstep of news reporters should shock the conscience of any American who believes in the Constitution and the press freedom it protects." www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/b...
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Times Journalists Subpoenaed as Trump Escalates Pressure on Media
The Justice Department is seeking to compel testimony from reporters who wrote about the new Air Force One. The Times called the move a “brazen act.”
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Erik Loomis @erikloomis.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
This Day in Labor History: July 5, 1935. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed the National Labor Relations Act. This created real labor law and allowed unions to survive. Let's talk about the most important labor law in American history!
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Brett "Solidarity 2026" Banditelli @banditelli.org · 25/06/2026
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Student Press Law Center @splc.org · 22/06/2026
A federal court let the University of Alabama shut down two student magazines — and broke with nearly 60 years of First Amendment precedent to do it. Our new guide breaks down Pointer v. Phelps, what's at stake and how student media can protect themselves. 🔗 splc.org/pointer-v-phelps
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Analysis: Pointer v. Phelps - Student Press Law Center
The Student Press Law Center explains legal protections for student media, the Pointer v. Phelps decision and the threats it poses to student press freedom nationwide.
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
SPJ honors @bloomberg.com staff with this year’s New America Award for “Immigration, Inc.,” its investigative series examining the economic and human consequences of expanded U.S. immigration enforcement. 🔗 Full press release: bit.ly/4uyTf9P
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
SPJ, joined by a coalition of news media organizations, has called on Orange County (Florida) Public Schools to revise a district media policy that threatens press freedom, limits transparency and chills constitutionally protected speech. 🔗 Full letter: bit.ly/3Qtni4A
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The 51st @51st.news · 07/05/2026
NEW: Despite reports that the Trump administration would shut down East Potomac Golf Links this week for renovations, all three of D.C.’s historic municipal golf courses remain open. Elizabeth H. McGowan shares how the president is threatening years of work to conserve wildlife on Hains Point.
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Trump's attempted golf course takeover threatens years of wildlife conservation
East Potomac Golf Links isn't just a a golf course — it's part of a critical bird migration corridor.
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
📢💪📝 Are you an SPJ student member who champions the First Amendment? Apply for the Robert D.G. Lewis First Amendment Award 🏆 The scholarships will provide: 🎟️ SPJ National Convention registration ✈️ $350 travel stipend for convention attendance 🔗 Deadline to apply is May 11: bit.ly/4d5WsH8
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Despite their schools being longtime rivals, The Exponent and the Indiana Daily Student joined forces to protect press freedom, as their universities’ leaders withdrew support and imposed operational obstacles.(2/3)
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
SPJ will honor student journalists from the Indiana Daily Student and The Exponent with the inaugural Fred Brown Ethics in Journalism Award. President Chris R. Vaccaro and Vice President Nicole DeCriscio will present the award today at SPJ headquarters in Indianapolis. 🔗Read more: bit.ly/3QvrEbe
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
📢 Calling all student journalists and recent college grads! SPJ is now accepting applications for The SPJ News, its immersive, student-led newsroom at the SPJ26 journalism convention in Columbus, Ohio. 🗞️🎥🎙️ ⏰ Applications close 11:59 p.m. EDT June 30. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4sJZre5
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
☀️ Know someone shining a light on transparency? 🏆 Nominate them for the Sunshine Award — honoring individuals and groups for making important contributions in the area of open government. ⏰ Learn more and submit nominations by April 9: bit.ly/4tMxu6v
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SPJ Colorado Pro @spjcoloradopro.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
We at SPJ Colorado Pro have lost our brother, our mentor, our ethical soul. We mourn the passing of longtime SPJ leader Fred Brown. Our hearts go out to Fred's wife, Mary, and all who knew and worked with him. Our chapter will have more to share about Fred in the coming days.
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Longtime Denver Post political journalist Fred Brown, an ethics and open government advocate, dies at 85
Fred Brown is remembered as “an institution” at The Denver Post, working at the paper from 1963 through 2002. He covered Colorado politics for decades, including as a reporter at the state Capitol.
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
📢 We want to hear from you! SPJ Ethics Committee Member Jackie Padilla invites journalists and the public to take two surveys as the Committee considers updates to the SPJ Code of Ethics for its 100th anniversary. ✍️ Surveys close 11:59 p.m EDT April 12: linktr.ee/societyofpro...
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
SPJ joins a coalition led by TechFreedom in a letter condemning FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s latest threats against broadcasters as unconstitutional intimidation, particularly amid the administration’s call for treason prosecutions. 🔗Read more: bit.ly/3Nhm7nv
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Student Press Law Center @splc.org · 19/03/2026
Are you a student journalist looking to implement public records in a story, but don’t know where to start? It’s #SunshineWeek, and we have the perfect resource! No matter what state you're in, SPLC's Letter Generator will help you request the records you need. splc.org/lettergenerator
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Eric Deggans @edeggans.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Think journalism needs a new definition for the 21st century? Check out this survey seeking your feedback on a simple question: How should the Society of Professional Journalists upgrade its Code of Ethics? loom.ly/JkQYItY
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
🚨Today is the deadline to submit entries to SPJ’s New America Award, honoring journalism that explores and exposes issues of importance to immigrant or ethnic communities in the United States. 🏆Work from any platform is eligible. ⏰Enter your work now: bit.ly/4pj5lBV
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Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
A federal judge in DC rules that Kari Lake was not lawfully appointed and that actions she took as the claimed head of USAGM "shall have no force or effect," including last August's RIFs at the Voice of America.
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SPJ-DC @spjdc.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
📣 Deadline Extension! There's still time to submit to SPJ-DC's Dateline Awards ⏰👀 get your work in by Monday, March 9! Enter at bit.ly/spjdc-awards26
The text reads "Deadline Extended! Submit your best work from 2025 by March 9, 2026 at bit.ly/spjdc-awards26." There is the Dateline Awards logo, which shows the Capitol dome in front of a blue ring with blue stars around the outside of it.
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Cory Laran @corylaran.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
March is Women's History Month Frances Perkins (born Fannie Coralie Perkins; April 10, 1880 – May 14, 1965) served as the U.S. Secretary of Labor from 1933 to 1945, the longest serving in that position, and the first woman appointed to the U.S. Cabinet. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances...
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Monique Morrissey @moniquemorrissey.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Kudos to @socialsecurityworks.org for keeping this threat in the news. Now it’s a full page and a half in the NYT arts section. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/a...
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It’s Been Called the ‘Sistine Chapel of the New Deal.’ Don’t Destroy It.
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
The SPJ Legal Defense Fund Committee has approved $1,500 in support of Post Voice LLC, publisher of The Pender-Topsail Post & Voice, a local newspaper serving Pender County, North Carolina. 🔗Read the full press release: bit.ly/3Zk6TAk
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Stephenie Overman @saoverman.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Report: News Literacy in America - The News Literacy Project newslit.org/news-and-res...
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Report: News Literacy in America - The News Literacy Project
Report: News Literacy in America A survey of teen information attitudes, habits and skills (2024). Read the report Among findings of 2024 survey: Most teens would like schools to teach news literacy. ...
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Kim Kelly @kimkelly.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Labor Secretary Frances Perkins’ first challenge in office was figuring out what to do with Section 24, a gang of immigration agents who were causing chaos with “highly visible and extreme” raids on immigrant communities. So she defunded them. More @thebaffler.com thebaffler.com/latest/a-pie...
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A Piece of Work | Kim Kelly
Workers can no longer count on the Department of Labor.
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
SPJ strongly condemns the FBI’s execution of a search warrant at the home of Hannah Natanson, a reporter for The Washington Post Congress passed the Privacy Protection Act of 1980 to prevent this. Press freedom isn’t a courtesy — it’s the law. 🔗Read more: bit.ly/4by2IIo
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David Michaels @drdavidmichaels.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Today’s hearing featuring @raskin.house.gov and Jim Jordan should be well worth watching. I will testify that rather than ban lawsuits by workers with silicosis, we should ban the product that is causing the disease. Tune in at 10 AM ET at the link below.
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
SPJ joins Defending Rights & Dissent and more than 20 other press freedom and First Amendment organizations in calling on Congress to drop a subpoena for investigative journalist and author Seth Harp. 🔗Read the full letter: bit.ly/3ZboOcl
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Walter Olson @walterolson.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Five years ago.
Front pages of American newspapers after Jan. 6, 2021, with headlines like "Capitol Chaos," "Assault on Democracy," "Pro-Trump mob storms Capitol."
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Cengiz Yar @cengizyar.com · 22/12/2025
CBS didn't run the 60 Minutes segment on CECOT, but over here at @propublica.org we've been working on the story since March, including finding out who each and every man sent to that maximum security prison was. You can see our reporting here: www.propublica.org/series/depor...
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Deported and Imprisoned Archives
A case-by-case investigation that examines the Trump administration’s claims that these immigrants are all “sick criminals” and “terrorists” and that shows what they suffered during months in one of t...
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
SPJ and its International Community condemn the conviction of Jimmy Lai, former media mogul, pro-democracy advocate and founder of the now-closed Apple Daily, under a national security law imposed by Beijing. 🔗Read the full statement: bit.ly/4aOmxec
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Trump sent Vance there twice. He threatened to cut off all federal spending to the state. He vowed to back primary challengers of any Republican who voted against him here. He posted their names online, prompting his fans to send them death threats. But all that failed, so now he wasn't involved.
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Stephenie Overman @saoverman.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
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The Trump Administration Ramps Up Its War On Coal Miners
A planned rule to set new silica exposure limits—and address Appalachia’s ongoing black lung crisis—has been under continued assault. Now, it looks like it's off the table.
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Senate Republicans reject new congressional maps in defiance of Trump’s redistricting push.
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Stephenie Overman @saoverman.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
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COALITION STATEMENT OF CONCERN: City of Salisbury’s Apparent Retaliation Against Lawful First Amendment Activities
COALITION STATEMENT OF CONCERN:
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
SPJ has issued a formal letter to the White House expressing deep concern over the Administration’s new “media offenders” webpage, an official list that publicly targets journalists and news outlets for coverage it deems unfavorable. 🔗Read the full letter: bit.ly/48Ke3mW
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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
🐷💰For a limited time, take $15 off an SPJ Pro membership with code: PIGGY Seek Truth🔎. Report It📰. Never Be Quiet📢. 🔗Join or renew today. Let’s get louder – together: bit.ly/3KfoqWs
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