Recently by me for @npcinstitute.bsky.social: A new study shows social media leading news consumption globally. What can creators like @nickvalencianews.bsky.social teach us about what that means? Read here: www.pressclubinstitute.org/2026/07/28/w...

What creators can tell us about the state of digital news today - Journalism Institute

Nick Valencia reported at CNN as a correspondent for 13 years, covering everything from racial justice to natural disasters. Then, in June 2025, he and the network parted ways.  Instead of joining ano...

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Journalists are turning to a new sourcegathering tool for their reporting: community social media platform Nextdoor. Our latest for the National Press Club’s Journalism Institute: www.pressclubinstitute.org/2026/07/31/l...

Local journalists have a new sourcegathering tool: Nextdoor - Journalism Institute

Taylor Cranwell once was tipped off to a possible story when he saw chatter on the neighborhood community app Nextdoor: a person may have been dangling off the side of a bridge and in need of help. Se...

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A big one for me: My senior Capstone article on local news in California has now been published by @poynterinstitute.bsky.social! Read it here: www.poynter.org/reporting-ed...

A community can have local newspapers and still lack local news - Poynter

California’s local news landscape — from a thriving weekly in Carmel to a one-reporter newsroom in Merced — shows why counting newspapers isn't enough

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Want some advice on boosting your #audienceengagement skills? Check out my recap of the @npcinstitute.bsky.social's fourth Career Office Hours, featuring three top audience editors! Find it here: www.pressclubinstitute.org/2026/07/14/a...

Advice from editors on finding opportunities in audience engagement journalism - Journalism Institute

In an era when audiences increasingly get their news from social media and newsletters, being well-versed in audience engagement is growing more crucial.  For the National Press Club’s fourth Career O...

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My first article for my internship with the NPC Journalism Institute! Give it a read!

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The latest Local Journalist Index — a collaboration between Muck Rack and Rebuild Local News — revealed a concerning disparity in coverage of health and education in areas with fewer local journalists. Read about the report and proposed solutions here: www.pressclubinstitute.org/2026/07/09/l...

Another call for fellow journalists! I'm looking to speak with folks who have left "mainstream" or "traditional" media to pursue independent or creator journalism on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, etc for an article. If this is you, shoot me a DM!

Fellow journalists: Do you use Nextdoor or similar apps to help your reporting? My fellow @npcinstitute.bsky.social interns and I are writing a story on the use of these platforms as Nextdoor launches its verified local journalist program. Reply or DM with any comments you might have — thanks!

I interviewed Rob Reiner as one of the bonuses for the @criterion.bsky.social BluRay of SPINAL TAP. We talked for an hour about the movie and his career and then they shut off the cameras and we talked about movies for another hour. A delightful, unhurried genius.

Rob Reiner was known to millions as a TV actor and film director. But he was also an outspoken supporter of progressive causes and a Democratic Party activist who went beyond the typical role of celebrities who host glitzy fundraisers.

Rob Reiner used his fame to advocate for progressive causes. 'Just a really special man. A terrible day'

The Hollywood director known for 'Stand by Me' and 'When Harry Met Sally' was also a political force and an outspoken voice for same-sex marriage and early childhood education.

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be very careful about what you post online

Very helpful note when graphic video circulates online

southpaw@nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · last yr.

settings > content & media > autoplay video & gifs = off

BREAKING: Charlie Kirk, a mobilizing force for young conservatives, dies at 31 after being shot at a Utah event, President Trump says.

Live updates: Shooting at Charlie Kirk event in Utah

Shots were fired at an event for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, according to a statement from the school.

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A Muslim son of immigrants might become mayor of NYC in part because he cross endorsed and supported a Jewish candidate and Black candidate, and vice versa. It's a beautiful American story for the rest of us. A nightmare for all the right people ;) It's so New York.

every leftist politician in america needs to follow the mamdani formula. he is the case study for the future

Immigrant father of three Marines is violently detained, injured by federal agents, son says

Immigrant father of three Marines is violently detained, injured by federal agents, son says

Narciso Barranco, a landscaper in Orange County, was detained by immigration officials in a violent altercation Saturday. Barranco is the father of three Marines.

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ranked choice should have one additional box that just says "no fuckin way" and it counts for negative two votes

Zohran is up. Keep going.

Mamdani surges in new poll, leading Cuomo for first time in New York mayor's race

The former governor has topped every voter survey since entering the race, but the democratic socialist is gaining on him.

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I'm actually super fucking mad that the Elon Musk era is gonna end because of narcissist infighting with a former reality TV show host, and not because even a single institution in American life made a serious effort to hold him responsible for a decade plus long crime spree

Literally Chicago will win the Vatican before it wins another Super Bowl

A Chicago Pope implies the existence of an MLA Pope and APA Pope

my offer to america: we bring woke back

Indonesia plans to clear forests about the size of Belgium to produce sugarcane-derived bioethanol, rice and other food crops, potentially displacing Indigenous groups who rely on the land to survive.

World's largest deforestation project fells forests for bioethanol fuel, sugar and rice in Indonesia

Indonesia plans to clear forests about the size of Belgium to produce sugarcane-derived bioethanol, rice and other food crops, potentially displacing Indigenous groups who rely on the land to survive.

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The biggest thing we need to do is let people know that the protests are FUN. Yelling fuck the man is fun. You will meet fun people. We also need to make them more fun. Bring grills like the French. Bring instruments like it’s Mardi Gras. Give people a reason to spend their weekend in the streets.

Democratic leadership: you have the people’s mandate. Today showed that. We got your back. FIGHT.

This is Utah in case anyone’s wondering how pissed off people are. I have never seen anything like this.

*gazes wistfully out a window*

Marine Le Pen Found Guilty of Embezzlement, Banned From Next Elections

Judges convicted the far-right leader of misusing EU funds and barred her from running in the 2027 French presidential elections.

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Yankees beating up Nestor

american politics is being in a car pointed toward a cliff having to choose the "slam on the accelerator" party or the "ease on the accelerator" party and if you mention brakes or steering away from the cliff everybody loses their god damn mind at you

Walked past a Cybertruck parked in front of a sidewalk cafe in NYC today. Friend stopped to look for something in his pocket and the owner clicked the fob to make sure we knew he was watching over it. Imagine buying a tank to feel safe in the big bad world and instead you have to keep the car safe.