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How The Overlook News Supports Civic Infrastructure—One Local Story at a Time - National Press Foundation In an era of rapid, disruptive media reinvention, one of the biggest threats to news consumers is the absence of high-quality local reporting. But Noah Fernández Eckstein, founding editor of The Overlook News, told 2026 NPF Widening the Pipeline fellows that local coverage should be a non-negotiable resource. “Community news is important civic infrastructure, as...Read More

Local news = civic infrastructure 📰

Noah Fernández Eckstein of The Overlook demonstrates how local reporting can drive accountability, inform communities and even real-world change.

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Is our moral argument against AI consistent? Hodan Omaar of the Center for Data Innovation urges journalists to look beyond the AI vs. Creator fight.
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Daysi Calavia-Robertson: The Columnist Claims Her Voice - National Press Foundation Daysi Calavia-Robertson says the pivot from reporter to columnist got easier when she embraced her identity without fear.

Happy National Columnists’ Day 🖊️

Daysi Calavia-Robertson of NJ.com: Stepping into opinion writing means embracing perspective, identity & lived experience.
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Investigating Nonprofits: David Fahrenthold Shares His Secrets - National Press Foundation Nonprofits lack oversight despite huge power. New York Times investigative reporter Fahrenthold told journalists to seize the opportunity and find out where the billions of dollars wind up.

Little oversight can equal big opportunities. David Fahrenthold of the New York Times breaks down how to follow billions in nonprofit funding and uncover where the money actually goes.
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Special thanks to the judging panel: @emcahan.bsky.social, Tom Davidson, Debbie Elliott, Ronnie Greene and Rod Kuckro.

The judges also awarded a strong honorable mention to @willfitzgibbon.bsky.social of @theexamination.org, as well as @petersgoodman.bsky.social and Samuel Granados of @nytimes.com, for their investigation into lead poisoning resulting from battery recycling.

.@harrisalexc.bsky.social and @semerriam.bsky.social of @miamiherald.com have won the 2025 Thomas L. Stokes Award for Best Energy and Environment Writing  from NPF, revealing how climate change & street flooding are reshaping life & property values in South Florida.
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Peter Cherukuri: Building a Sustainable News Empire from Scratch - National Press Foundation Peter Cherukuri outlines building a successful media business starting with an intense focus on a specific, well-defined community and serving their unique needs before attempting to scale.

Can you build a “news empire” from scratch?

Tech executive Peter Cherukuri says yes—with the right focus.

His advice: Start with a clearly defined audience and serve them well before scaling.
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'Extreme Measures': What Trump 2.0 Means for Immigration, DHS - National Press Foundation Trump has vowed to launch a mass deportation operation. A Department of Homeland Security adviser shares expectations.

As former Pence adviser Olivia Troye launches a congressional bid, debates over DHS priorities and enforcement strategies are gaining renewed attention.

See Troye's coverage advice to journalists:
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Covering Inflation's Crushing Impact on Women's Retirement Security - National Press Foundation A panel of experts explore AARP survey data highlighting how the gender gap and caregiving woes are crushing older women's retirement security. But will it impact the outcome of mid-term elections?

Inflation isn’t just raising prices—it’s reshaping retirement.

For many women, it means delayed plans, reduced savings & uncertainty.

NPF's most recent webinar, sponsored by AARP, breaks it down 👇
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NPR's Cheryl W. Thompson on Navigating Career Success - National Press Foundation Investigative journalist Cheryl W. Thompson wrote her first book to honor her father's historic legacy. She advised Widening the Pipeline fellows to lean into their lived experience.

What does it take to build a successful journalism career?

Cheryl W. Thompson of NPR shares lessons from decades of investigative reporting—on persistence, credibility and navigating the industry.

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REGISTER: Will Finances Sway Women Voters 50+ in the 2026 Midterm Elections? - National Press Foundation The National Press Foundation will host a webinar to help journalists report on women voters and economic issues with nuance: April 9, 2026. 

Financial anxiety is rising among women 50+.

What should journalists know?

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Local Journalism 'Vital' to 'Future of American Democracy' - National Press Foundation Brennan Center for Justice President Michael Waldman speaks to National Press Foundation journalism fellows about U.S. democracy at risk.

Happy Local News Day 📰

Local journalism keeps communities informed—and democracy working.

“It’s more vital than at any other time in memory,” said Michael Waldman of Brennan Center for Justice.

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Last week, NPF's Paul Miller Washington Reporting 2026 fellows visited @librarycongress.bsky.social, touring the Map, Photographs and Congressional Research Service divisions, as well as the Reading Room and exhibit spaces.

Workplace mental health = major story ideas.

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Safety is now part of the job. Jeje Mohamed of Aegis Safety Alliance outlines how journalists can prep for physical danger, protect their digital footprint & respond to threats before they escalate.
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⏰ Last call: Apply by TOMORROW.

NPF's Workplace Mental Health Fellowship offers hands-on training, expert access & fully covered travel to D.C.

If you cover work, business, or health—this is for you.
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April 4 is National Hug a Newsperson Day. 🗞️

Take a moment to thank a reporter, editor, photographer or producer for their work. Their impact reaches far beyond the newsroom.

NPF has selected 35 journalists for the 2026 Local Business Journalism Fellowship. Fellows will travel to D.C. later this month to have briefings with economists, small business owners & more. nationalpress.org/newsfeed/npf-names-35-jo...

Katherine Maher Accepts 2025 W.M. Kiplinger Distinguished Contributions to Journalism Award YouTube video by National Press Foundation

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NPR's Fight: Defending Trust, Truth, and Your First Amendment Rights! #shorts YouTube video by National Press Foundation

@npr.org is standing firm on public trust, the First Amendment, and its journalistic mission, even when facing attacks, states NPR President and CEO Katherine Maher at NPF's Awards Dinner on March 12. #NPR #Journalism

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📢 New board leadership at NPF:

@sudeepreddy.bsky.social of @msnownews.bsky.social is the new board chair, with Jon Sawyer as vice chair.

The board also named @robyntomlin.bsky.social as treasurer and Kevin Goldberg as secretary.

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Still reminiscing #NPFAwards 🏆 ✨

Photos 📸: Hannah Gaber for NPF

USA Today's Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy shares how local reporting prepared her for covering the White House—and why those early lessons still matter.
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Ron Nixon: The Future Of Investigative Reporting Depends On Diversity - National Press Foundation Just days after announcing his departure from the Associated Press Local Investigative Journalism Project, veteran journalist Ron Nixon told Widening the Pipeline fellows that he’s optimistic about the future of journalism, even during this volatile era of media reinvention and disruption. “If you think about a lot of the stuff that we know, it’s because...Read More

After announcing his recent departure from the AP, Ron Nixon told Widening fellows that he’s optimistic about journalism's future, despite this volatile era of media reinvention and disruption.
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NPF returns to Singapore June 21-24, 2026, to train Asia-based journalists on covering sustainable international trade. Apply by April 14:
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This fellowship is sponsored by the Hinrich Foundation.