You Say You Want (Them to Have) a Revolution...
The US has a long history of encouraging citizens abroad to revolt, but rarely follow through with support. Hungary. Cuba. Afghanistan. Iraq. Will Iran be different? My take in @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/o...
Georgia is a country few may give a second glance, but this country matters—and this show matters. Because it shows what happens before tanks roll in, when democracy erodes slowly and ordinary people are forced to decide who they are and where they belong.
🎙️New Podcast Alert!🎙️
We're pleased to announce the launch of ‘The Land In Between’ - an investigative podcast where journalist and host Victor takes you inside a pivotal election in The Republic of Georgia. Here, young voters are caught between a European future and growing Russian influence.
Back from a social media break to share my latest project!
Thrilled that Sara's story is out in the world. Been an honour to work with her on this.
Watch a preview of the reel here. And find the full video here: globalreportingcentre.org
When her village was attacked by the Israeli army, she fled to Beirut, hoping to return after the war. She has tried to go back twice—only to find that everything has changed.
COMING SOON: A special collab with @aljazeeraenglish.bsky.social and Sara Rammal, an artist and content creator from Odaisseh, South Lebanon.
On the ground, migrants warned about TikTok videos that glorify the journey while hiding its dangers.
Their investigative video report, voiced by GRC Executive Director Andrea Crossan, was featured on PBS NewsHour.
WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4R1...
Last year, students from the Global Reporting Program (GRP)—run by the Global Reporting Centre in partnership with @ubcjournalism—reported from El Hierro in the Canary Islands.
The irregular sea crossing from Morocco to Spain—often via the Canary Islands—is anything but glamorous. Violence and death are real risks, and many migrants never make it to the other side.
The United Nations calls it one of the world’s deadliest migration routes.
On TikTok, it’s sold as a journey to a better life.
MA Student Zachary Gaouad contributed to a Global Reporting Program investigation with the @globalreportingcentre.org, examining how social media is used to influence people to pursue migration through risky and often dangerous journeys.
🔗 Via PBS News: www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Growing a small nonprofit is a lot like adolescence: awkward, challenging, and full of growing pains. The Global Reporting Centre has learned that sustainable growth isn’t about size—it’s about resources, focus, and staying true to mission.
Our Executive Director @andreacrossan.bsky.social co-produced a series for the CBC:
www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-p...
Without the dedication of journalists like Amber and newsrooms like @thenarwhal.ca we wouldn’t have stories like this.
*More reading material*
Here's a photo essay by @amberbracken.bsky.social for @thenarwhal.ca, which was ppublished in Feb. 2020.
thenarwhal.ca/in-photos-we...
More from @andreacrossan.bsky.social: "As an Indigenous journalist, I appreciate the strong, consistent reporting by Amber Bracken and The Narwhal on the Coastal GasLink pipeline. Understanding the story of the Wet'suwet'en protest efforts is central to understanding Indigenous land rights."
"...Having worked there in 2022, I’ve experienced the surveillance and seen the significant police presence. I stand with Amber Bracken, @thenarwhal.ca, and most importantly, press freedom."
Photo: Wet'suwet'en, February 2022.
A statement from Andrea Crossan, our Executive Director: "As journalists we bear witness. We are the eyes and ears to events like what is happening in Wet’suwet’en... (cont.)
The GRC stands with our journalist colleagues from @thenarwhal.ca and with @amberbracken.bsky.social as they begin their press freedom trial in the B.C. Supreme Court.
Growing a small nonprofit is a lot like adolescence: awkward, challenging, and full of growing pains.
The Global Reporting Centre has learned that sustainable growth isn’t about size – it’s about resources, focus, and staying true to mission.
More:
It's only the beginning of January and it's already been a chaotic news cycle awash in disinformation. It's clear independent news is essential. But how do we sustain small non-profit newsrooms?
Our directors for @gijn.org gijn.org/stories/grow...
🎙️ State of Play: FIFA Comes to North America
How mega sporting events are reshaping cities like Los Angeles—amid housing pressure, protests, and political tension.
globalreportingcentre.org/state-of-pla...
🚆 Dying on the Tracks
An investigation into how wildlife—elk, grizzlies, deer—are being drawn onto railway lines and killed at alarming rates.
projects.thenarwhal.ca/collision-co...
“The New Slavery”
Migrant farm workers in Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program speak out about low pay , unsafe housing, and abuse—raising urgent questions about labour protections.
ijb.utoronto.ca/news/this-is...
As 2025 wraps up, we’re looking back at three investigations that shaped the Global Reporting Centre’s global coverage this year. 🧵👇
Every day we feel lucky to work with journalists like @melissakchan.bsky.social. Please read her latest newsletter for the GRC. And consider a year-end donation to the GRC and help fund our journalism in 2026!
globalreportingcentre.org/newsletter/t...
I realize tons of orgs are asking for contributions — but please consider donating to @globalreportingcentre.org. The world is in crisis and yet at this important time, newsrooms are cutting international reporting budgets:
Bribe, Inc. is now streaming on Jolt.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCCw...
