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

✨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

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

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

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

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

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

✨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

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

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

📢 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

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

✨ 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

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

🏆 SPJ announced the 2025 SDX Awards winners, recognizing excellence in professional journalism. The ceremony also honored college journalism with the Corbin Gwaltney Award for Best Student Newspaper & MOEy Best in Show, SPJ’s top Mark of Excellence honor: bit.ly/4wBO4Hh

✨Tonight’s the night! Join us at 8 p.m. EDT as we announce the winners of the 2025 Sigma Delta Chi Awards, celebrating excellence in professional journalism across print/online, audio, television & more. ➡️ Stream live or view on the SPJ YouTube channel: bit.ly/4ycmxht

📢 Calling all student journalists and recent college grads! 🎉 Good news: The SPJ News application deadline has been extended to July 17. Don’t miss your chance to join SPJ’s student-led newsroom covering #SPJ26, Oct. 1-4, in Columbus, Ohio. ➡️ Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4woAIyc

🎉Good news! Early-bird registration for #SPJ26 has been extended through July 20! ✨Join us Oct. 1-4 in Columbus, Ohio for learning, networking, practical takeaways and conversations that will leave you inspired, informed and connected. 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/4fMJr8v

🚨Today is the last day to save on #SPJ26 registration! ✨Join us Oct. 1-4 at the Hilton Columbus Downtown for learning, networking and conversations shaping the future of journalism. 🔗Register by 11:59 p.m. EDT today to lock in early-bird pricing: bit.ly/4fMJr8v

🚨Today is the deadline to apply for the Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Public Service Journalism! 💰The fellowship awards up to $100,000 to help mid-career journalists pursue in-depth reporting projects that serve the public. ⏰ Don't miss your chance. Apply now: bit.ly/4e9Tmni

Fired Stars and Stripes ombudsman Jacqueline Smith is suing the Pentagon, alleging her April dismissal violated her First Amendment rights. SPJ denounced the firing in April, calling on the Pentagon to reaffirm the publication's editorial independence. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Fired Stars and Stripes ombudsman sues the Pentagon

Jacqueline Smith, who was fired by Pentagon officials in April, alleges the government violated her First Amendment rights.

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⏳Time is running out — nominations close Monday. Help us recognize those who have championed the First Amendment & a free press with the Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award. ✅Non-journalists eligible! 🏆$10,000 + #SPJ26 recognition! ⏰Submit now: bit.ly/4aqo1u7

⏰ Less than one week left to save on #SPJ26 registration! ✨Join us Oct. 1-4 at the Hilton Columbus Downtown for four days of learning, networking & conversations shaping the future of journalism. 🔗 Register by Tuesday to lock in early-bird pricing: bit.ly/4fMJr8v

🚨Don’t miss your chance!🚨 💰One week left to apply for the Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Public Service Journalism, awarding up to $100,000 for mid-career journalists pursuing in-depth reporting projects. ⏰ Learn more and apply by June 29: bit.ly/4e9Tmni

💪 Democracy depends on a free and independent press. That’s why SPJ works every day to protect journalists’ rights, promote transparency and resist censorship through ethics-based advocacy, education and action. ➡️ Explore SPJ’s advocacy work: bit.ly/4uSRLat

SPJ and its Maryland Pro Chapter stand with Montgomery County Public Schools student journalists pushing back against prior review of student publications. Student journalists deserve the freedom to report, publish and serve their communities without censorship. 🔗 Full statement: bit.ly/4vgnoM3

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

📣 Last call! ⏰ SPJ First Amendment Forever Fund applications close 11:59 p.m. EDT tonight. ✍️ If your chapter, region or community has an idea to advance press freedom, promote transparency and/or defend journalists’ rights, we encourage you to apply: bit.ly/4etR6Gh

💪 Know someone defending free expression? Nominate them for the Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award, honoring those advancing a free press and First Amendment rights, including non-journalists. 🏆 Winner receives $10,000 and recognition at #SPJ26! ⏰ Nominate by June 29: bit.ly/4aqo1u7

SPJ leads a coalition in condemning a proposed Trump administration rule that would require federal employees to sign standardized nondisclosure agreements, warning it would silence public employees and violate First Amendment rights. 🔗 Full statement: bit.ly/4efm30S