"Journalists need legal protections in order to serve the public. We have asked EdSource to include California Shield Law training in our contract and to require third-party vendors to tell us how they would respond to subpoenas that could reveal confidential information about our work and place reporters in legal peril. Management appears to think these matters are unimportant. As an investigative reporter who faces legal threats from the powerful,I can assure you the risks are real." -Thomas Peele, investigative reporter

All we're asking for is a fair contract. It's been over a year since the EdSource Guild unionized, and we still don't have a contract. Guild members are sharing why reaching an agreement on a contract now is so important. What you can do: Spread the word! Like, comment, or share this post.

"Management appears to think [shield law protections and policies for third party software] are unimportant. As an investigative reporter who receives legal threats from the powerful, I can assure you the risks are real." - @thomas-peele.bsky.social, investigative reporter

In our negotiations with @edsource.org they're proposing that CEO Deborah Clark unilaterally decide all grievances. In other words, management is repeatedly proposing that management will solely determine what happens if management violates the contract.

We're demanding a real, neutral process.

Tell EdSource: Finalize the contract now! The work of EdSource journalists has never been more crucial, given the continuous threats to democracy and the unprecedented challenges facing the public education system. Our award-winning stories, ...

💕 Roses are red,
violets are blue,
give workers the raises and the leave they need, too! 💕

Our negotiations with @edsource.org are slow and we still don't have equitable pay, work-life balance, or a fair contract. We're sending this Valentine's Day card to our bosses, please sign it to support us!

I have ~1,000 followers but only 81 signatures. 🤔

If you care about schools, journalism, democracy, California or supporting unions, this is a no brainer. It takes 30 seconds.

Sign and pass it along!

A worker's income should keep up with rising costs. "In my six years at EdSource I've gotten four raises, and not a single one of them was at or above inflation. I've basically taken a 15% pay cut to keep working at EdSource." -Daniel J. Willis, Data journalist

All we're asking for is a fair contract. It's been over a year since the EdSource Guild unionized, and we still don't have a contract. Guild members are sharing why reaching an agreement on a contract now is so important. What you can do: Spread the word! Like, comment, or share this post.

Data journalist @bayareadata.press hasn't gotten a raise since 2023 so, after inflation, he's basically taken a 15% pay cut to keep working at EdSource.

It’s been 421 days since the EdSource Guild unionized, and we still don’t have a contract. Starting tomorrow, Guild members will share, in their own words, why reaching an agreement on a contract soon is so important. Please share our stories with your networks!

‘Deeply troubling’ allegations against Cesar Chavez prompt cancellation of California school district event

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Did Trump cuts slow access to public records? We found 26 cases that say yes.

Legendary BayArea sports journalist Dave Newhouse died today at 87. As a mutual friend just said, Dave was a treasure.

California schools chief renews call to return deaf child deported to Colombia

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Hegseth Goes to War Against Photographers Taking Bad Pictures of Him The Pentagon reportedly barred photographers because of "unflattering" pictures of Pete Hegseth. Meanwhile, the war in Iran continues.

Press photographers were reportedly barred from Pentagon press briefings after Pete Hegseth‘s staff became irked over unflattering photos of the defense secretary.

New efforts to reform California’s childhood sex abuse law draw on past proposals Reform discussions reflect the tension surrounding Assembly Bill 218, the 2020 law that opened the floodgates of litigation, the desire to achieve justice for victims of childhood sexual assault,…

Reform discussions reflect the tension surrounding Assembly Bill 218, the 2020 law that opened the floodgates of litigation, the desire to achieve justice for victims of childhood sexual assault, while limiting the financial burden of public agencies.

Richie Floyd on X: "I wish we lived in a world where I didn't feel constantly compelled to post this video, but until then here's Tony Benn speaking on war with clarity and moral conviction that you won't see from the evil people running the world today https://t.co/eFe4yWY2Yk" / X I wish we lived in a world where I didn't feel constantly compelled to post this video, but until then here's Tony Benn speaking on war with clarity and moral conviction that you won't see from the evil people running the world today https://t.co/eFe4yWY2Yk

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LAUSD board places Carvalho on administrative leave, names acting superintendent

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Trump administration, Congress leave Hispanic-serving colleges confused over funding

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I was going back & forth with a very good editor yesterday about an attribution issue & was sticking to my old school guns when the editor said, "I feel like I'm arguing with E.B. White." I've never been prouder

Springsteen planned his opening show in Minneapolis.

‘Atom bomb’ on transparency: California bill would keep some high-speed rail records private A new California bill would allow the agency overseeing the high-speed rail authority to withhold some records if someone requests it or if the disclosure could reveal “weaknesses.”

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Winners of @spj-norcal.bsky.social James Madison #FOI Awards been announced congratulations to all the winners
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UPDATE: Clovis police to charge parents who allegedly aided student ICE protest The latest education news updates from EdSource.

Clovis police to charge parents who allegedly aided student ICE protest edsource.org?page_id=751122

UPDATE: Clovis police to charge parents who allegedly aided student ICE protest The latest education news updates from EdSource.

Clovis police to charge parents who allegedly aided student ICE protest edsource.org?page_id=751122
1st Amendment expert says
charges against parents would be unwarranted - had 1A right to march with with kids who walked out to protest #ICE, urges only restorative justice for students

Tell EdSource: Finalize the contract now! The work of EdSource journalists has never been more crucial, given the continuous threats to democracy and the unprecedented challenges facing the public education system. Our award-winning stories, ...

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Santa Clara Mayor Says ICE Threats Are Creating 'Fear' Around Super Bowl Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor says threats that the Trump administration will send ICE to the Super Bowl are causing fear in the community.

The Trump administration keeps threatening to sic ICE on the Super Bowl. Local officials say it could throw a wrench in months of security planning.

Trump's Greenland Strategy: Manifest Masculinity Donald Trump's push for Greenland can be understood in part by looking to the forgotten Norman Mailer novel "Why Are We in Vietnam?"

Manifest Masculinity www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

UPDATE: UCLA DEI director fired for social media remarks after Charlie Kirk’s death The latest education news updates from EdSource.

UCLA fires DEI official who praised Kirk assassination edsource.org/updates/ucla... UCLA DEI director fired for social media remarks after Charlie Kirk’s death | EdSource

UPDATE: Sonora school superintendent charged with failing to report child abuse The latest education news updates from EdSource.

California school superintendent charged with failing to report child abuse to police; teacher who beat autistic student sentenced by judge
edsource.org/updates/sono... Sonora school superintendent charged with failing to report child abuse | EdSource

Study: Gambling is part of many boys’ daily lives, often unnoticed by parents

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