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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

A historic moment for SPJ: Members approved revisions to the SPJ Code of Ethics, with 93% voting in favor. The results were announced today at #SPJ26 in Columbus, Ohio. The updated Code reflects the evolving challenges facing journalism. ➡️ Read more: bit.ly/4ze4pUa

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

🎉 Hagit Limor, president of the SPJ Foundation and longtime leader of SPJ, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Wells Memorial Key, the organization’s highest member honor. The award was presented to Limor at the President’s Reception during #SPJ26. ➡️ Read more: bit.ly/4dSGgKp

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Nicole DeCriscio was sworn in Friday as the 110th national president of the SPJ during the President’s Reception at #SPJ26 in Columbus, Ohio. She succeeds Chris R. Vaccaro after serving as vice president over the last year. ➡️ Read the full press release: bit.ly/4zbgj0T

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

📣 It’s day one of #SPJ26! Share your photos, what you’re learning and who you’re meeting. Tag SPJ and follow #SPJ26 for convention news and updates. ✍️ Registration is open today until 5 p.m. EDT and Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT in Aminah Prefunction.

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🗓️ Three days to go. Journalism is facing big questions about press freedom, access, trust and accountability. Join us in Columbus Oct. 1-4 for #SPJ26, featuring 60+ sessions, speakers, workshops and networking. ➡️ Register today: spj26.org

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

One week until #SPJ26. ⏰ Join journalists from across the country Oct. 1-4 in Columbus for timely conversations on press freedom, ethics, AI, investigative reporting and more. ✨ ➡️ See the lineup and register today: spj26.org

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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 · 22/09/2026

Turn stronger public-speaking skills into new opportunities. Join the SPJ Freelance Community for a free webinar with Ruth E. Thaler-Carter. 🗓️ Wednesday, Sept. 23 | ⏰ 6 p.m. EDT 📧 Email spjfreelancecommunity@gmail.com to register

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Journalists must be able to do their jobs safely. Join SPJ’s National Programming Committee for a free virtual conversation on protecting yourself in the field and online. 🗓️ Tuesday, Sept. 22 ⏰ 6:30-8 p.m. EDT ➡️ Register now: bit.ly/4Ap081j

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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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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#SPJ26 is less than two weeks away. Will you be in Columbus? 👀 Connect with journalists from across the country, explore timely topics and take home practical ideas you can use in your work. 📍 Hilton Columbus Downtown 🗓️ Oct. 1-4 ➡️ Register now: spj26.org

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

SPJ is pleased that a federal judge blocked proposed visa changes that would restrict foreign journalists. SPJ previously helped organize 30+ journalism groups to pressure Congress to stop the rule, which would limit I visa holders to 240 days in the U.S. ➡️ Read more: bit.ly/4yFJLvO

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🗓️ Today is the final day to comment on proposed SPJ Code of Ethics revisions. SPJ Ethics Committee member Blaise Labbe encourages members and the public to weigh in. ⚖️ 📝 ➡️ Review the proposed revisions and submit feedback today: bit.ly/3SeQLA4

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

America’s earliest newspapers had more in common with today’s media than you might think. 💭 In Quill, Sam Stall explores Alex Wright’s “Empire of Ink” & the printers, publishers & entrepreneurs who shaped the country’s early news ecosystem. 📚 Read the full article & more from Quill: bit.ly/4xNhQdj

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Meet SPJ’s 2026 Dori Maynard Diversity Leadership Program fellows: Jolene Almendarez, Ebony Curry, Idris Mohammed, Damilola Oduolowu, Morgan Shay and Tiffany Tan. We can’t wait to welcome them to #SPJ26! 🎉 ➡️ Learn more about the program and this year’s fellows: bit.ly/4rgSP

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A quote can be technically accurate and still mislead when stripped of context. In Quill, SPJ National President Chris R. Vaccaro examines the ethics behind viral posts of Logan O’Hoppe’s comments and why context is essential to understanding the full story. 📚 Read more: bit.ly/4h76F8l

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Your #SPJ26 to-do list called. 📢 📋 ✅ If “book hotel” is still on it, now’s the time to check it off. Friday, Sept. 11, is the final day to get the group rate at the Hilton Columbus Downtown. ➡️ Register and reserve your room today: spj26.org

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Meet the 2026 #SPJNews26 team! 🎉 ✨ Ten student journalists and recent grads will cover SPJ26 in Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 1-4, alongside professional journalists. ➡️ Follow their work at thespjnews.org and get to know the team: bit.ly/4A2XPRq

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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 · 01/09/2026

🚨 30 DAYS until SPJ26. 👀 You could hear about it later...or you could be there. ⏰ There's still time to join us in Columbus. ➡️ spj26.org Graphic by Emerson College EC Agency students

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

🏨 Coming to #SPJ26? Monday, Aug. 31, is your last chance to reserve a room at the discounted convention rate. Stay where the action is — and if you haven’t registered yet, what are you waiting for? 👀 ➡️ Register and reserve your room today: spj26.org

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

SPJ joins a coalition led by @facoalition.bsky.social in supporting SB 423, a California transparency bill that would give journalists greater access to 911 calls and related records from private immigration detention facilities. ➡️ Learn more about the bill: bit.ly/3SihkEN

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The SPJ Foundation has selected Stacie Overton Johnson and Chris Hughes the 2026 Terry Harper Memorial Scholars. Both receive complimentary SPJ26 registration, three hotel nights, a $250 travel stipend and admission to convention receptions. ➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/4wOITUk

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

SPJ has selected @blockclubchi.bsky.social and Stocktonia to share the 2026 Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award. Each will receive $5,000 for their work championing the First Amendment and a free press. Both will be honored at #SPJ26, Oct. 1-4 in Columbus, Ohio. ➡️ Read more: bit.ly/4gji19X

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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 · 17/08/2026

Proposed revisions to the SPJ Code of Ethics are available for public review & comment. @hinklej.bsky.social, SPJ Ethics Committee member and @ire.org president invites the public to share feedback & join an August listening session. ➡️ Registration is required: bit.ly/4pYgadY

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

🗓️ #SPJ26 is just around the corner! The countdown is on — now’s the time to register for SPJ’s biggest gathering of the year and make your plans to join us in Columbus. ➡️ Register, explore the current lineup and reserve your discounted hotel room today: spj26.org

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

A coalition of groups led by SPJ is urging the U.S. Department of the Interior to reconsider an internal policy prohibiting employees from communicating about deaths or serious injuries in national parks. ➡️ Read the full letter: bit.ly/3S8bHZG

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

☀️🏆 SPJ has announced the recipients of its 2026 Sunshine Award: freedom-of-information advocate Thomas Susman and the Police Records Access Project, a searchable database of law enforcement records. ➡️ Learn about this year’s winners: bit.ly/4g5VEmX

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

⏰ Tonight is the deadline to apply! SPJ’s 2026 Dori Maynard Diversity Leadership Program helps journalists from underrepresented backgrounds connect with industry leaders, grow their networks and engage with SPJ. ➡️ Submit your application: bit.ly/4z8zRnl

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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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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

⏰ Applications due Monday! SPJ’s 2026 Dori Maynard Diversity Leadership Program helps journalists from underrepresented backgrounds connect with industry leaders, grow their networks and engage with SPJ. ➡️ Learn more and apply today: bit.ly/4z8zRnl

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Beginning Monday, proposed revisions to the SPJ Code of Ethics will be available for public review & comment. SPJ Ethics Committee Member Eric Deggans invites the public to share feedback & join an August listening session. ➡️ Registration is required: bit.ly/4pYgadY

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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 · 03/08/2026

✨Your service to SPJ deserves recognition.✨ ⏰ Today is the deadline to apply for a Terry Harper Memorial Scholarship to attend #SPJ26 with support for registration, hotel and travel. ✅ Applicants must be SPJ members for at least one year. ➡️ Apply now: bit.ly/4fUGqkX

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Service to SPJ deserves recognition. ✨ Apply for a Terry Harper Memorial Scholarship to attend #SPJ26 with support for registration, hotel and travel. ✅ Applicants must be SPJ members for at least one year. ➡️ Learn more and apply by 11:59 p.m. EDT Aug. 3: bit.ly/4fUGqkX

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

SPJ commends the U.S. Department of Justice’s decision to withdraw subpoenas targeting New York Times journalists. While this is an important step for press freedom, Congress must pass a federal shield law to ensure journalists and their sources have lasting protections. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4fuJ2pn

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

SPJ joins a coalition urging the White House Correspondents’ Association to condemn attacks on press freedom at Friday’s rescheduled dinner. The renewed call builds on the coalition’s April petition to the WHCA, which has since doubled its number of signatories. 🔗 Read the letter: bit.ly/4fnslvP

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

We’re grateful to have brought together such an inspiring group of leaders who are committed to advancing SPJ’s mission. Their dedication and commitment will help strengthen the future of SPJ, our profession and the communities we serve.✨ (3/3)

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Through leadership development, governance training and scenario-based workshops, participants built skills to lead at the chapter, regional and national levels while gaining tools to advocate for press freedom and responsible journalism. (2/3)

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 SPJ Leadership Institute class on completing the three-day program and earning their certificates! (1/3)

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

SPJ’s relaunched Leadership Institute, held July 17-19, brought together members from 14 states for leadership development focused on advocacy, governance and strengthening journalism. 📚Read more in SPJ National President Chris R. Vaccaro’s latest column: bit.ly/4yBKE9y

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

✨The first wave of #SPJ26 speakers and sessions is here — and there’s more to come. Join us Oct. 1-4 at the Hilton Columbus Downtown. ➡️ View the current lineup, register and reserve your hotel today: spj26.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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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

📢 One day left to apply for The SPJ News! SPJ will select 10 college students to cover sessions, speakers & breaking news while working alongside professional journalists at SPJ26 Oct. 1-4 in Columbus, Ohio. 📝 Learn more & apply by 11:59 p.m. EDT Friday: bit.ly/4w9NOjd

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

SPJ renews its call for stronger legal protections for journalists after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to halt sanctions against Catherine Herridge for refusing to reveal a confidential source. Herridge faces an $800-per-day civil contempt fine unless she discloses her source. ➡️ bit.ly/3RfO7tm

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

✨ Congratulations to Melissa Dai, winner of the 2025 MOEy Best in Show Award, the highest honor in SPJ's Mark of Excellence Awards. 🏆 🔗 Read Dai’s winning work: bit.ly/4fdvuyf

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Society of Professional Journalists @spj-posts.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Following the U.S. Department of Justice’s subpoena of four @nytimes.com reporters, SPJ is calling on the Justice Department to withdraw efforts to compel disclosure of confidential sources and urging Congress to strengthen protections for journalists. 🔗 Full statement: bit.ly/4ylPiIr

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