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States Newsroom. Ex-Chicago Tribune editorial board member, journalist whose natural habitat is wild outdoors. Enjoys flashbacks of Peace Corps-Zambia/Africa.
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Joined August 2008
NEW from Jennifer Schulze: Beware of Donald Trump’s made-for-TV immigration arrests. It’s only the start of his propaganda blitz. https://t.co/vxA3CqR0Mp
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Jennifer Schulze writes, "If you think the lies and conspiracy theories raging through the open sewer lines on Twitter about the North Carolina hurricanes, New Orleans terror attack and the L.A....
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It’s #GivingTuesday! States Newsroom is proud to shine a light on policy and politics in all 50 states. If you’ve valued our on-the-ground reporting and state-focused analysis this year, can you help us continue serving our readers across the country? https://t.co/9ETDS5JXhO
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SUPPORT NEWS YOU TRUST States Newsroom is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news operation that depends on support from people like you to produce high-quality journalism without paywalls, popups or ads. Please...
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News deserts are a real thing, and this blog post from tech company @newsbreakApp lays out the challenging state of local news access.
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In this post-election world we need straightforward news. We, @stateline and our parent company @statesnewsroom are committed to news from the fifty states. Fair. Fearless. Free (to read). But not free to publish. So please support our work. Thank you.
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Catching my breath after the election to say I love the work that our @stateline_news and our partners at @statesnewsroom accomplished nationwide this year. But our work isn’t done. Please consider donating to supporting our nonprofit journalism
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Keep calm and follow our live election coverage from @statesnewsroom
#Election2024 #FairFearlessFree
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Here's to all the journalists working their tails off tonight to cover this election @statesnewsroom and all the newsrooms. 🍻 🍕 (and h/t to my pals at @BetterGov for compiling this video) https://t.co/UrUExxXbt4
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All of THIS. 👇 @statesnewsroom #FairFearlessFree
🚨The 2024 Election is huge and voting is local, so I want to tell everyone why @statesnewsroom is so important to follow. We have more than 200 on-the-ground reporters in all 50 states and DC — local reporters and editors with decades of experience covering their states. 1/
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Currently sitting in a virtual newsroom of 200+ of the finest journalists across the US prepping for a long night after a grueling campaign season. A free, thriving press is vital to democracy. Support local journalism. @statesnewsroom #FairFearlessFree
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“It is hard when you are left with no home and electricity, with your children." Forgotten farmworkers, their homes and livelihoods destroyed, are struggling to survive after Hurricane Helene:
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Hurricane Helene hit south Georgia just before harvest time, destroying the homes and livelihoods of migrant farmworkers who make up the bulk of the state’s agricultural workforce.
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Great interview about election reporting. "Sanewashing" is a thing.
Q&A: The Nevada Current’s Michael Lyle on covering a swing state amid poll anxiety https://t.co/ouOuW6uwYi via @cjr @NevadaCurrent @statesnewsroom #FairFearlessFree
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For the most insightful on-the-ground reporting and expert analysis from our local journalists in 50 states, bookmark this page now and turn to us as we head toward Election Day. #FairFearlessFree #LocalReporting #LocalJournalism #Decision2024
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With the election over and Republican Donald Trump headed to the White House for a second term, lawmakers on both sides of the
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It's Friday - stop your doomscrolling, and celebrate some good news with us!
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Madigan’s approach to power at center of opening statements in his corruption trial via @@CapitolNewsIL
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CHICAGO – On a hot Tuesday in July 2017, then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan met with then-Chicago Ald. Danny Solis
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Now you can binge @statesnewsroom's entire six-part election series, "The Deciders." Dig in, it's highly nutritious.
Have you read our series, "The Deciders," yet? This is must-read journalism, essential coverage leading up to the 2024 general election, for everyone. And don't fear the paywall ... our content is all free. Here's what you'll learn about in this series:
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The future of journalism is in good hands. Unspool the whole @statesnewsroom thread to meet some amazing reporters.
Big back-to-school wishes to our 2024 @StatesNewsroom fellows and summer interns! This outstanding class of reporters covered policy and politics in state capitals across the nation, proving that the future of journalism is in good hands. Take a bow …
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Follow these outstanding journalists - our class of 2024 interns and fellows at @statesnewsroom
#fairfearlessfree #localjournalism
Big back-to-school wishes to our 2024 @StatesNewsroom fellows and summer interns! This outstanding class of reporters covered policy and politics in state capitals across the nation, proving that the future of journalism is in good hands. Take a bow …
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And today she tells @MarkLeibovich at the Tribune Festival: "Dick Cheney will be voting for Kamala Harris."
Cheney: "I don’t believe we have the luxury of writing in candidates names, particularly in swing states." "I have thought deeply about this and because of the danger that Donald Trump poses, not only am I not voting for Donald Trump but I will be voting for Kamala Harris."
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Very excited to join @statesnewsroom in Sept as communications director. I am so ready to get back to the business of supporting local journalists and evangelizing the value of strong, local newsrooms. https://t.co/gUtTdrroDp
#journalismmatters #fairfearlessfree
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Fair. Fearless. Free. The nation's largest state-focused nonprofit news organization, with reporting from every capital.
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The #GRAMMYs2024 showing the world how to put on an awards show! Wow!
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