Trump keeps inviting more friends to feed at the open trough of the US Treasury. Now EXIM Bank appears to have opened a second trough. Kudos to the biz team @startribune.com for keeping an eye on this. #LocalJournalismMatters #Mesabi #Iowa
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Trump allies stand to gain from Minnesota ore company with Iowa steel dreams
Mesabi Metallics struggled for years to open an Iron Range mine. Now, with the help of a longtime Trump adviser, it has major federal financing and Oval Office backing.
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October 18, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Trump keeps inviting more friends to feed at the open trough of the US Treasury. Now EXIM Bank appears to have opened a second trough. Kudos to the biz team @startribune.com for keeping an eye on this. #LocalJournalismMatters #Mesabi #Iowa
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This story about Flock that’s breaking containment rn was originally broken by a local education reporter in Illinois #localjournalismmatters
Big thanks to @cgal.bsky.social for pointing it out: bsky.app/profile/cgal...
Big thanks to @cgal.bsky.social for pointing it out: bsky.app/profile/cgal...
Hats off to @lkpwrites.bsky.social at WBEZ who broke the original story.
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www.wbez.org/education/20...
October 14, 2026 at 7:29 AM
This story about Flock that’s breaking containment rn was originally broken by a local education reporter in Illinois #localjournalismmatters
Big thanks to @cgal.bsky.social for pointing it out: bsky.app/profile/cgal...
Big thanks to @cgal.bsky.social for pointing it out: bsky.app/profile/cgal...
Thank you for clarifying! @theverge.com doesn't cite our reporting until the second paragraph & omits @wbez.org from the headline entirely, leaving the impression they went through the painstaking process of FOIAing contracts and asking questions of local leaders. #localjournalismmatters
October 14, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Thank you for clarifying! @theverge.com doesn't cite our reporting until the second paragraph & omits @wbez.org from the headline entirely, leaving the impression they went through the painstaking process of FOIAing contracts and asking questions of local leaders. #localjournalismmatters
Congratulations @pfannyyy.bsky.social from the @idahocapitalsun.com ! #LocalJournalismMatters #Idaho #IdahoHealth
NPF has selected 26 journalists from around the country for the Diagnosing the U.S. Healthcare System 2026 Fellowship! They'll gather in Washington, D.C., Sept. 22-24, to hear from health and research experts who'll help them master this topic.
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August 14, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Congratulations @pfannyyy.bsky.social from the @idahocapitalsun.com ! #LocalJournalismMatters #Idaho #IdahoHealth
#LocalJournalismMatters
🚨 Committee members recognised the importance of local BBC teams in the plan, given their closeness to audiences🚨
🚨 Committee members recognised the importance of local BBC teams in the plan, given their closeness to audiences🚨
November 14, 2025 at 4:53 PM
#LocalJournalismMatters
🚨 Committee members recognised the importance of local BBC teams in the plan, given their closeness to audiences🚨
🚨 Committee members recognised the importance of local BBC teams in the plan, given their closeness to audiences🚨
A big hug to Human Rights Internet for its grant! Learn more about the organization via hri.ca.
#humanrightsinternet #coquitlam #portmoody #portcoquitlam #newwest #burnaby #localjournalismmatters #nonprofit #localnews #reporters #humanrights #democracy
#humanrightsinternet #coquitlam #portmoody #portcoquitlam #newwest #burnaby #localjournalismmatters #nonprofit #localnews #reporters #humanrights #democracy
March 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM
A big hug to Human Rights Internet for its grant! Learn more about the organization via hri.ca.
#humanrightsinternet #coquitlam #portmoody #portcoquitlam #newwest #burnaby #localjournalismmatters #nonprofit #localnews #reporters #humanrights #democracy
#humanrightsinternet #coquitlam #portmoody #portcoquitlam #newwest #burnaby #localjournalismmatters #nonprofit #localnews #reporters #humanrights #democracy
A reminder that having a public broadcaster like the CBC is an important staple that we should be happy to fund so we don't leave our local journalism to the whims and profit-making decisions of private companies like Rogers. #LocalJournalismMatters
Rogers Sports & Media is cutting 230 positions across the division as it announces it’s shuttering six radio stations, including 570 news Kitchener. broadcastdialogue.com/rogers-sport...
Rogers Sports & Media cuts 230 jobs, shutters six radio stations - Broadcast Dialogue
Rogers Sports & Media is cutting 230 positions across the division as it announces it's shuttering six radio stations.
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July 8, 2026 at 4:45 PM
A reminder that having a public broadcaster like the CBC is an important staple that we should be happy to fund so we don't leave our local journalism to the whims and profit-making decisions of private companies like Rogers. #LocalJournalismMatters
Journalist Georgia Fort's statement after her release.
"Do we have a Constitution or not?"
#JournalismIsNotACrime #JournalismMatters #LocalJournalism #LocalJournalismMatters
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"Do we have a Constitution or not?"
#JournalismIsNotACrime #JournalismMatters #LocalJournalism #LocalJournalismMatters
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blck.press on Instagram: "After her release, Georgia Fort thanked community members, her legal team, and fellow journalists for showing up in solidarity. Ref…"
After her release, Georgia Fort thanked community members, her legal team, and fellow journalists for showing up in solidarity. Reflecting on her 17-year career, Georgia questioned whether constitutional protections—specifically the First Amendment—are being upheld, stating that she should be protected like other journalists she has previously advocated for. She stressed that documenting events and amplifying the truth in the community is not a crime. While limited in what she could say due to ongoing litigation, she urged continued support for others facing charges and reaffirmed her commitment to following the story and seeking answers to unresolved questions raised by community members.
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January 31, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Journalist Georgia Fort's statement after her release.
"Do we have a Constitution or not?"
#JournalismIsNotACrime #JournalismMatters #LocalJournalism #LocalJournalismMatters
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"Do we have a Constitution or not?"
#JournalismIsNotACrime #JournalismMatters #LocalJournalism #LocalJournalismMatters
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25 years of Yellow Scene covers means 25 years of truth-telling, resistance, and bold editorial choices. From zip drives to drag queens, we’re still here—print, digital, and independent as ever. #LocalJournalismMatters #BoulderCounty
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Our Top 25 Favorite Covers - Yellow Scene Magazine
This month, I was tasked with Notables—and this year, the focus has been on celebrating Yellow Scene’s 25 years in Boulder County media. From Top 25 Articles to “Where Are They Now?” features, this mo...
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August 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
25 years of Yellow Scene covers means 25 years of truth-telling, resistance, and bold editorial choices. From zip drives to drag queens, we’re still here—print, digital, and independent as ever. #LocalJournalismMatters #BoulderCounty
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yellowscene.com/2025/07/31/o...
#BoulderCO To the staff of Boulder Weekly: thank you for 31 years of stories that mattered. Its quiet closure wasn’t just the end of an era—it was a warning. Shavonne Blades reflects on her time there, its legacy—and why YS is still fighting to stay.
#localjournalismmatters
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#localjournalismmatters
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Publisher’s Note: No Goodbye, No Final Page: What the Loss of Boulder Weekly Means for Us All - Yellow Scene Magazine
Updated to include a fundraiser organized by former staff to help cover expenses after being let go without severance. Yesterday, I learned that Boulder
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July 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM
#BoulderCO To the staff of Boulder Weekly: thank you for 31 years of stories that mattered. Its quiet closure wasn’t just the end of an era—it was a warning. Shavonne Blades reflects on her time there, its legacy—and why YS is still fighting to stay.
#localjournalismmatters
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#localjournalismmatters
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We have a goal of 24 new subscribers by the end of November. We'd love to deliver our printed monthly copy to you each month. Will you help us cross the finish line?
#localjournalismmatters #InformedCommunity #DemocracyInAction #FirstAmendment #1A
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#localjournalismmatters #InformedCommunity #DemocracyInAction #FirstAmendment #1A
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Local Journalism That Is Not for Sale
With your support, Yellow Scene Magazine will continue to bring you independent, non-profit journalism for decades to come. Please reshare this campaign!
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November 26, 2024 at 3:33 PM
We have a goal of 24 new subscribers by the end of November. We'd love to deliver our printed monthly copy to you each month. Will you help us cross the finish line?
#localjournalismmatters #InformedCommunity #DemocracyInAction #FirstAmendment #1A
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#localjournalismmatters #InformedCommunity #DemocracyInAction #FirstAmendment #1A
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🏆 We’re honored! Wausau Pilot & Review is named in the Milwaukee Press Club’s Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism Awards for our coverage of the ballot box controversy at City Hall. Winners will be announced May 9! 📰 #MPC2025 #LocalJournalismMatters
Wausau Pilot & Review a winner in statewide journalism competition
Wausau Pilot & Review is a winner in the prestigious Milwaukee Press Club’s Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism Competition, recognizing outstanding reporting among the state’s top news organizations. Wausau Pilot & Review is one of three winners in the category of "Best Coverage of a Single News Topic or Event Including Breaking News," recognized for Publisher Shereen Siewert’s coverage titled "Wausau mayor moves ballot box, sparking controversy." The other finalists in this category are Rich Kirchen of the Milwaukee Business Journal for coverage titled "DEI Fight" and a team from Wisconsin Public Radio—Sarah Lehr, Anya van Wagtendonk, Anna Marie Yanny, Jenny Peek, and Corrinne Hess—for their coverage of the "Abundant Life Christian School shooting."
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April 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM
🏆 We’re honored! Wausau Pilot & Review is named in the Milwaukee Press Club’s Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism Awards for our coverage of the ballot box controversy at City Hall. Winners will be announced May 9! 📰 #MPC2025 #LocalJournalismMatters
I'm back to arts journalism! Fresh today, my first after 14 months is about Carrboro, NC writer Julia F. Green's storytelling venture Story Connection, its classes, shows & free community events bit.ly/StoryConnect...
#localjournalismmatters #storytellingmagic #storiesthatmatter #storiesthatinspire
#localjournalismmatters #storytellingmagic #storiesthatmatter #storiesthatinspire
November 27, 2024 at 8:41 PM
I'm back to arts journalism! Fresh today, my first after 14 months is about Carrboro, NC writer Julia F. Green's storytelling venture Story Connection, its classes, shows & free community events bit.ly/StoryConnect...
#localjournalismmatters #storytellingmagic #storiesthatmatter #storiesthatinspire
#localjournalismmatters #storytellingmagic #storiesthatmatter #storiesthatinspire
So proud to see @pressdemo.bsky.social's (The Press Democrat) investigation into millions of dollars of sweetheart, no-bid contracts be included among this amazing group. This is a story Sonoma County officials tried hard to keep us from telling. #LocalJournalismMatters #FreePressFreePeople
Announcing the semifinalists for this year's Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting! This group represents the top 30 entries that our judges deemed to be of extremely high quality and in keeping with the Prize’s criteria for impact on US government: loom.ly/Rqu0D…
February 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM
So proud to see @pressdemo.bsky.social's (The Press Democrat) investigation into millions of dollars of sweetheart, no-bid contracts be included among this amazing group. This is a story Sonoma County officials tried hard to keep us from telling. #LocalJournalismMatters #FreePressFreePeople
A premier example of accountability journalism with lives on the line. This is why #LocalJournalismMatters. #FreePressFreePeople. Great work by colleague Madison Smalstig.
He wasn’t the first to drown on Sonoma County’s roads. Why does it keep happening? www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news...
He wasn’t the first to drown on Sonoma County’s roads. Why does it keep happening? www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news...
He wasn’t the first to drown on Sonoma County’s roads. Why does it keep happening?
Despite years of warnings, repeated rescues and two deaths, Sonoma County’s flood-prone roads remain dangerous. Officials and first responders keep trying new ways to stop drivers from crossing floodw...
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February 13, 2025 at 8:20 PM
A premier example of accountability journalism with lives on the line. This is why #LocalJournalismMatters. #FreePressFreePeople. Great work by colleague Madison Smalstig.
He wasn’t the first to drown on Sonoma County’s roads. Why does it keep happening? www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news...
He wasn’t the first to drown on Sonoma County’s roads. Why does it keep happening? www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news...
June 5, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Shoutout to the Los Angeles Times reporters who are doing essential journalism under very difficult circumstances.
They’ve dropped their paywall, but their ongoing coverage is a good reminder of why local newsrooms need support — and what we lose when those outlets are hollowed out.
They’ve dropped their paywall, but their ongoing coverage is a good reminder of why local newsrooms need support — and what we lose when those outlets are hollowed out.
5 dead, more than 2,000 structures burned as new fire hits Hollywood Hills
More than 2,000 structures have burned and at least five people are dead in wildfires burning across L.A. County. Red flag warnings remained in effect for Los Angeles County and much of Ventura County...
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January 9, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Our editor-in-chief recently joined Mitch Wertlieb on Vermont This Week to talk about local news --- it was a great conversation with John McCright from the Addison County Independent and Paul Fixx at The Hardwick Gazette.
#vermontpublic #localnews #communitynews #localjournalismmatters
#vermontpublic #localnews #communitynews #localjournalismmatters
Community Journalism in Vermont
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July 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Our editor-in-chief recently joined Mitch Wertlieb on Vermont This Week to talk about local news --- it was a great conversation with John McCright from the Addison County Independent and Paul Fixx at The Hardwick Gazette.
#vermontpublic #localnews #communitynews #localjournalismmatters
#vermontpublic #localnews #communitynews #localjournalismmatters
It’s always good to remember…a free and vibrant press is a vital part of a democracy…especially at a local level. Please take a minute today to follow local journalists/news outlets.
#LocalJournalismMatters
#LocalJournalismMatters
July 7, 2026 at 2:31 PM
It’s always good to remember…a free and vibrant press is a vital part of a democracy…especially at a local level. Please take a minute today to follow local journalists/news outlets.
#LocalJournalismMatters
#LocalJournalismMatters
When I go out of town, one of my favorite things to do is read any local newspaper…especially when there is a hardcopy! 😀
Local journalism is vital! It is one of the best ways to learn about a community! #Idaho #LocalJournalismMatters #IdahoJournalists #IdahoNews
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Local journalism is vital! It is one of the best ways to learn about a community! #Idaho #LocalJournalismMatters #IdahoJournalists #IdahoNews
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May 19, 2025 at 7:39 PM
When I go out of town, one of my favorite things to do is read any local newspaper…especially when there is a hardcopy! 😀
Local journalism is vital! It is one of the best ways to learn about a community! #Idaho #LocalJournalismMatters #IdahoJournalists #IdahoNews
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Local journalism is vital! It is one of the best ways to learn about a community! #Idaho #LocalJournalismMatters #IdahoJournalists #IdahoNews
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We promise to only post local news. Not stories out of Florida, weird clickbait about celebrities, ads for Amazon day or opinion pieces. Just local news from a locally owned news company.
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April 9, 2025 at 1:18 AM
I’m watching elections in WI/FL like everyone else…but I’m paying attention to #LocalNews …I decided to follow the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for WI. In addition to the Supreme Court race, there is a lot of other interesting things on the ballot. ALWAYS follow local news! #LocalJournalismMatters
April 2, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I’m watching elections in WI/FL like everyone else…but I’m paying attention to #LocalNews …I decided to follow the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for WI. In addition to the Supreme Court race, there is a lot of other interesting things on the ballot. ALWAYS follow local news! #LocalJournalismMatters
The Team at the @idahocapitalsun.com is comprised of talented journalists…committed to thorough/fact-based reporting. They exemplify excellence in journalism. Plz make sure to follow the Team/donate if you’re able to/sign up for their email newsletter. #LocalJournalismMatters more than ever! #Idaho
Just this month, the Idaho Capital Sun’s stories were picked up online by other news outlets 240 times, writes editor-in-chief Christina Lords.
Today is our fourth birthday. Here's how your support of our work informs all of Idaho. • Idaho Capital Sun
Just this month, the Idaho Capital Sun's stories were picked up online by other news outlets 240 times, writes editor-in-chief Christina Lords.
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April 1, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The Team at the @idahocapitalsun.com is comprised of talented journalists…committed to thorough/fact-based reporting. They exemplify excellence in journalism. Plz make sure to follow the Team/donate if you’re able to/sign up for their email newsletter. #LocalJournalismMatters more than ever! #Idaho
(Thread 2/2) Please consider donating to the @idahocapitalsun.com . If you’re not able to donate, that’s ok. There are many ways to support local journalism…follow local outlets & journalists/share their reporting/etc.
#IdahoNews #Boise #LocalJournalismMatters
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#IdahoNews #Boise #LocalJournalismMatters
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March 13, 2025 at 2:29 AM
(Thread 2/2) Please consider donating to the @idahocapitalsun.com . If you’re not able to donate, that’s ok. There are many ways to support local journalism…follow local outlets & journalists/share their reporting/etc.
#IdahoNews #Boise #LocalJournalismMatters
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#IdahoNews #Boise #LocalJournalismMatters
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Another great example of why you should always pay attention/support local journalism in your area…and/or when you are looking to learn what’s happening in communities in other places. #LocalJournalismMatters
Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall has blamed the turmoil that erupted at a recent town hall meeting in rural Kansas on “paid Democratic operatives.”
But the people who attended the meeting say they are just concerned Kansans who wanted their senator to hear their concerns.
But the people who attended the meeting say they are just concerned Kansans who wanted their senator to hear their concerns.
Roger Marshall called them ‘paid Democratic operatives.’ They say they’re just concerned Kansans
Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall has blamed the turmoil that erupted at a recent town hall meeting in rural Kansas on “paid Democratic operatives.” But the people who attended the meeting say they ...
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March 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Another great example of why you should always pay attention/support local journalism in your area…and/or when you are looking to learn what’s happening in communities in other places. #LocalJournalismMatters