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Burned by the beauty?
The beauty of the Trump bill is on our minds this week. And we’ve been watching out for stories that unpack how beautiful it really is. Here’s a…
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Don’t Call The Governor An Oligarch
Reporting on authoritarian creep is hard. Reporting on it so less “news savvy” audiences don’t think you are fear-mongering is even harder. I know it…
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ICE Life
ICE raids often unfold violently and with unspeakable trauma, which make them particularly horrific; but also easy to capture on a phone.
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Define BEAUTIFUL
Don’t do this at home!: Produce an 18 minute broadcast where you stay silent while local legislators “speak their truths” about the BIG BILL. Give…
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Smog Summer
These days, there are so many amazing resources out there for journalists to take advantage of. But finding them can be pretty overwhelming. So, this…
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June 2025

If you see something, say something
Remember when Trump denied knowing anything about Project 2025; the seminal blue print for his current administration. It seems like eons ago when we…
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Un-Erasing History
If journalism is “the first rough draft of history” what should journalists do about efforts to erase our history? Reporting Right has been thinking a…
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We Recommend
So instead of our usual newsletter, here’s a list of some of our favorite new — and old — resources. Enjoy! And see you next week!
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May 2025

Red Hot Summer!
We’re headed into another red hot summer! That means local reporters who don’t see themselves as environmental journalists owe it to their communities…
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Should You Be Nicer to Dems?
With Trump accepting a luxury plane from Qatar, ambushing the South African president in the Oval Office with racist insults and lies, and allowing…
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Reporter Schadenfreude
Have you ever read a story about a fallen public figure and wondered: “Wait, what? That guy seems like he’s doing just fine."?
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School Bullies
Republicans know America’s beleaguered public schools need help. Their solution: gut them. Red States are pushing for universal school vouchers…
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