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Kira Josefsson @kirajosefsson.bsky.social · 1d

I finally got around to reading this v helpful guide to the Anthropic lawsuit. Highly recommended if you think you might be among the countless whose work was stolen by the company to "train" its LLM chatbot Claude. Translators very much included! nwu.org/anthropic/

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National Writers Union @nwu.org · 3d

We signed on because as a labor union representing independent media workers, we both feel and agree that indie journalists are "particularly susceptible to retaliation, intimidation, & violence, & attacks on them should be treated w/ the same seriousness as attacks on better known journalists."

Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 3d

Law enforcement needs to rein in ICE's anti-press abuses and investigate ICE attacks on independent journalists in Chicagoland.

A coalition of Chicago and national press freedom orgs explained why in a letter to the Broadview Police Department and Illinois State Police today.

Independent journalists must be protected from ICE attacks

Letter calls on local authorities to investigate all attacks on journalists

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Kacey Carpenter @kaceycarpenter.bsky.social · 3d

📚 Available Now: My Interview with AllAuthor!
I’m honored to be featured on AllAuthor, where I share how my journey in community organizing, digital engagement, and storytelling shapes everything I write.
🔍 Read the interview allauthor.com/interview/kaceycarpenter/
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Author Kacey Carpenter Interview - AllAuthor

Know more about Kacey Carpenter. Read author Kacey Carpenter latest interview with AllAuthor

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Press On @pressonsouth.bsky.social · 5d

For two years, the world has watched a genocide unfold in Gaza on our phone screens. 64,000+ Palestinians murdered by Israel. We honor the journalists in Gaza who’ve become the world's eyes & conscience, many of whom have been targeted & killed for telling the truth. 🎨: Peonica Fernando

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 4d

🔴 In two years of war, over 223 Palestinian journalists have been killed in #Gaza in the deadliest period in the history of journalism. As journalists, unionists and, ultimately, humans, we cannot accept that reporters are killed amid indifference, be that in Gaza or elsewhere.

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 5d

#USA: IFJ strongly denounces the deportation of journalist Mario Guevara to El Salvador on 3 October, as he was targeted for his journalistic work and his exposure of ICE.
@nwu.org @newsguild.org @authorsguild.org

#PressFreedom #JournalismIsNotaCrime

USA: Journalist faces deportation for covering riot / IFJ

[UPDATED 06.10.2025] Mario Guevara, a Hispanic journalist who has lived in the United States for more than 20 years, was arrested on 14 June while he was reporting on the ‘No King’ protests in Atlanta...

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Reo Eveleth @reveleth.com · 9d

All you really need to know about whether this Anthropic settlement is actually good for authors or not is that OpenAI is celebrating and very happy about it.

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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 9d

Journalist Mario Guevara is being deported because the American government punishes reporters to protect its own power.

We should all be outraged.

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Quote card from FPF Advocacy Director Seth Stern

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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 9d

Student journalist Lucas Griffith faces trial today for covering a protest against the deportation of Ayman Soliman, who himself fled persecution for his journalism in Egypt.

Lucas did nothing wrong. This is a big deal and would be national news in normal times.

On trial for journalism in Kentucky.

Two months after their arrests while covering a protest, a pair of local reporters face criminal charges.

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National Writers Union @nwu.org · 9d

📚✊ The NWU Oregon Chapter gathered at Hodge Podge Books in Eugene to build solidarity, welcome potential new members, and share food, drinks & good books. Together, we’re organizing writers & allies for justice across Oregon.

Four people are lined up for a photo outside of a space bearing the sign "Hodgepodge Books & Taps"

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Edward Hasbrouck @edwardhasbrouck.bsky.social · 10d

Searchable list of works included in tentative settlement of #copyright #infringement lawsuit against #Anthropic AI made public:

secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup

FAQ from the National Writers Union about what this means for writers:
nwu.org/anthropic/

Submit a Claim

secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com

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National Writers Union @nwu.org · 10d

The Translators Organizing Committee (TOC) is hosting their next solidarity drop-in session!
📍 Where: Zoom
🕢 When: Wednesday, October 8, 7:30-8:45pm ET
📨 Email us to reserve your spot! [email protected]

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National Writers Union @nwu.org · 10d

We agree with Murad Awawdeh of @thenyic.bsky.social who said: "Whether it’s family members attending court, community members offering court watch support, or journalists exercising their constitutional right to document events, ICE has shown a blatant disregard for human dignity and safety."

The NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 11d

ICE brutalizing journalists is nothing short of an act of political violence and an assault on the free press.

We strongly condemn these cowardly actions by masked agents.

www.amny.com/immigration/...

ICE agents assault amNewYork reporter at Federal Plaza immigration court; another journalist seriously injured after shove | amNewYork

ICE agents assaulted amNewYork's own Dean Moses, and allegedly attacked another journalist, on Tuesday morning as they were documenting the ongoing arrests of

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · 10d

#USA: ICE agents assaulted and shoved journalists. Homeland Security said the agents’ behavior was a response to being “swarmed by agitators and members of the press”. We strongly condemn these attacks! #PressFresdom
@newsguild.org @nwu.org

Journalists grabbed, shoved by ICE agents in New York immigration court, video shows | CNN

At least one journalist appeared to be injured after one reporter was grabbed and another was shoved by masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at a New York City immigration court Tuesday m...

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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 11d

Proposed restrictions on visas for reporters show the U.S. “becoming less open and welcoming to foreign journalists…It is antithetical to the core values of American society as embodied in the First Amendment.”

Proud to join @rsf.org and others in this statement.
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National Writers Union @nwu.org · 12d

We signed on to this statement because we agree that these proposed changes would put an undue burden on journalists and have a chilling effect on media that is critical of the Trump administration.

RSF @rsf.org · 12d

#USA RSF and 16 other organizations published a joint statement calling for the Trump admin to abandon a proposal to severely restrict visas for international journalists. Read the statement here: rsf.org/en/usa-rsf-a...

USA: RSF and 16 press freedom groups denounce proposed journalist visa restrictions

In August, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a new rule that would drastically restrict the amount of time foreign journalists can live and work in the country. Reporters Without B...

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National Writers Union @nwu.org · 15d

Authors and creative workers: Look for an envelope like this to claim your share of $1.5 billion from AI thieves in a major lawsuit against Anthropic PBC. Read more about the settlement at nwu.org/anthropic

Photo shows a sample envelope addressed from "Anthropic Copyright Settlement". The bottom right shows a seal from the US District Court of California next to the words "Important Class Action Notice" and an address for the court.

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National Writers Union @nwu.org · 16d

NWU's statement on the suspension and return of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show. We decry the disturbing pattern of political repression against media workers as well as the consolidation of corporate media that supports it.

NWU's statement on the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel. Read the full statement at nwu.org/kimmel

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National Writers Union @nwu.org · 16d

Over 29,000 letters sent. The goal is 50,000. Tell ICE Director Todd Lyons: Free Mario Guevara.

ACLU @aclu.org · 17d

Mario Guevara has been detained by ICE for more than 100 days in retaliation for his reporting — even though a judge ordered his release on bond.

An immigration court just ruled Mario could be deported at any moment. ICE must free him now.

Free Mario Guevara

ICE detained journalist Mario Guevara for over 100 days for his reporting, despite orders that he be released on bond. Now, an immigration board has issued a final removal order - and he could be deported at any minute.

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Jonathan Rosenblum @jonathan4212.bsky.social · 17d

The @nwu.org's Frances Madeson, reviewing my book, 'We're Coming for You and Your Rotten System' in @deceleration.news, calls it "a rousing how-to guide for fighting corporate greed."

Check out her incisive review below, then go to ORBooks.com and buy the book!

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REVIEW: 'We're Coming for You and Your Rotten System' Is a Rousing How-To Guide for Fighting Corporate Greed – Deceleration

Jonathan Rosenblum's new movement history—and valuable primer in municipalist solutions—delivers insight and inspiration from successes in Seattle, where people have forced local government to put the...

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National Writers Union @nwu.org · 17d

Our 1st VP @abigailhiggins.bsky.social recently joined a Free Press Action panel on the fight for local journalism.

“Our main job as journalists can’t just be storytelling anymore," she said. "A primary job of journalists has to be ensuring that there's journalism for the generations that follow.”

Free Press @freepress.bsky.social · 25d

Journalism is under threat right now — and in too many communities it's disappeared.

Learn about some bold solutions to addressing this crisis: https://www.freepress.net/blog/how-policy-change-and-organizing-can-address-local-news-crisis

How Policy Change and Organizing Can Address the Local-News Crisis

At a time of rising threats, we need bold policies, public investment and community engagement to create a sustainable future for local news.

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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 19d

Join us for a panel discussion exploring ideas to defend journalists and press freedom in Gaza, co-sponsored by @freedom.press and Columbia Journalism School.

📌 @columbiajournalism.bsky.social, NYC
🗓️ Thursday, 6-8 pm ET

RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/urgent-ide...

And save the link to watch live ⬇️

Urgent Ideas for Defending Press Freedom in Gaza

YouTube video by Columbia Journalism School

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National Writers Union @nwu.org · 18d

Yesterday marked 100 days of journalist Mario Guevara’s detention by U.S. law enforcement for livestreaming. Guevara, the only journalist behind bars for his journalism, faces the very real threat of deportation for doing his job.

We demand Mario’s immediate release. freedomformario.com

#FreeMario

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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 18d

For over 100 days, journalist Mario Guevara has been detained by U.S. law enforcement for his livestream reporting.

He is the only journalist behind bars for his journalism, and he could be deported for doing his job.

We demand his immediate release.

freedomformario.com

Letter demanding release of journalist Mario Guevara

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National Writers Union @nwu.org · 22d

He was arrested despite wearing a clearly marked press vest & identifying himself as a journalist. As we stated in June, Mario’s arrest is a product of the fascist anti-immigrant campaign being waged by the Trump admin & the intensified attacks on media workers & journalism. nwu.org/free-mario-g...

ACLU @aclu.org · 22d

BREAKING: The Board of Immigration Appeals is trying to deport our client Mario Guevara, a journalist from El Salvador, despite his clear legal path to residency and an immigration judge's order to grant his release on bond.

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