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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · Jun 25

Check out our recap of a book night at Rizzoli Bookstore on June 9 to discuss ‘How to Save the Amazon,’ honoring author Dom Phillips’ legacy, and looking for solutions for deforestation. opcofamerica.org/Eventposts/h...

‘How to Save the Amazon’ Honors Dom Phillips’ Legacy and Seeks Solutions for Deforestation - OPC

On June 9, the OPC co-sponsored a book night with the Rizzoli Bookstore to celebrate the U.S. launch of How to Save the Amazon: A Journalist's Fatal Quest for Answers, with Phillips’ wife, Alessandra ...

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · Jun 23

Please check out our book night with author Guillaume Bonn, who spoke with New York Times Managing Editor and OPC Governor Marc Lacey about "Paradise Inc.," covering themes of ecological collapse and flawed conservation models in West Africa.

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · Jun 23

The OPC is saddened by the passing of longtime club member and colleague Rod Nordland, a veteran reporter for The New York Times who covered conflict zones for 40 years. opcofamerica.org/people-remem...

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · Jun 19

Ten El Faro reporters left El Salvador as a precaution after publishing interviews with gang members alleging long-standing ties between President Nayib Bukele and criminal groups. CPJ spoke with El Faro Editor-in-Chief Óscar Martínez on the toll of the persecution.

'We know what’s coming: exile or prison' – El Faro’s Óscar Martínez on surviving Bukele’s crackdown - Committee to Protect Journalists

Journalists at El Faro knew the risks when they published a series of interviews with gang members alleging long-standing ties between Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele and criminal groups. They…

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Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · Jun 19

Al Jazeera - The Israeli government has issued new directives restricting how its media covers its current war with Iran.

How does Israel restrict its media from reporting on the Iran conflict?

The military censor has introduced a slew of new restrictions on journalists covering the unfolding war.

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · Jun 13

ICYMI, check out our videos from Thursday's "How I Did It" program w/ the @aljazeeraenglish.bsky.social team behind "The Night Won’t End," recipient of this year’s Peter Jennings Award. W/ Kavitha Chekuru, Laila Al-Arian & Ashraf Mashharawi: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

'How I Did It': The Night Wont End - YouTube

On June 12, 2025, the OPC hosted an online discussion with the team behind the Al Jazeera English documentary, "The Night Won’t End", recipient of this year’...

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Rory Peck Trust @rorypecktrust.bsky.social · Jun 11

RORY PECK AWARDS 2025🏆
Call for entries now open!

We proudly invite entries for the 2025 Awards, taking place at the BFI London on Wednesday 26 November.

Categories & Enter here 🔗https://rorypecktrust.org/awards/categories-and-criteria/…

Entries close at midnight (BST) on Thursday 10th July.

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · Jun 9

Watch now: @Rizzoli_Bkstore with Alessandra Sampaio and Andrew Fishman to discuss How to Save the Amazon: A Journalist’s Fatal Quest For Answers. In conversation with Matthew Hay Brown, Americas editor for The Washington Post www.youtube.com/live/FZppgvU...

Book Night at Rizzoli Bookstore on ‘How to Save the Amazon’ by Dom Phillips

YouTube video by OPC America (OPC of America)

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · Jun 9

Join the OPC online at noon ET on 6/12, with the @aljazeeraenglish.bsky.social team behind "The Night Won’t End," recipient of this year’s Peter Jennings Award. W/ Kavitha Chekuru, Laila Al-Arian & Ashraf Mashharawi - Read more & RSVP to join the Zoom webinar: opcofamerica.org/Eventposts/h...

How I Did It: 'The Night Won’t End' - OPC

Join us for an online discussion with the team behind The Night Won’t End, recipient of this year’s Peter Jennings Award for best TV, video or documentary about international affairs with a run time o...

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M🍁tthew Hay Br🏈wn @matthewhaybrown.bsky.social · Jun 9

Killing the man doesn’t kill the story. Dom Phillips was murdered reporting How To Save the Amazon. Join Alessandra Sampaio, Dom’s wife; journalist @andrew.intercept.com.br and me Monday for its U.S. launch

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · Jun 8

The OPC of America seeks a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Digital Communications & Media Coordinator to manage and execute all aspects of the organization’s digital presence and communications. Read more: opcofamerica.org/digital-comm...

Digital Communications & Media Coordinator (Part-Time, Contract) - OPC

The Overseas Press Club of America seeks a detail-oriented and tech-savvy Digital Communications & Media Coordinator to manage and execute all aspects of the organization’s digital presence and commun...

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · Jun 3

Coming up on 6/12, join the OPC for a "How I Did It" program with the @aljazeeraenglish.bsky.social team behind "The Night Won’t End," recipient of this year’s Peter Jennings Award lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/87jdy...

How I Did It: 'The Night Won’t End'

Join us for an online discussion with the team behind The Night Won’t End, recipient of this year’s Peter Jennings Award for best TV, video or documentary about international affairs with a run time o...

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Global Center for Journalism & Trauma @traumajournalism.bsky.social · May 30

📣 The Trauma Aware Journalism project has launched several new videos, including best practices on covering sexual violence, climate reporting and reporting in Indigenous communities.

For the full announcement: bit.ly/4mzlGRX
For the full videos: www.traumaawarejournalism.org

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · May 21

Adriana Teresa Letorney, founder of Visura and recent OPC panelist, has launched a new short documentary, "Disrupted" - on the declining state of the media industry and its profound impact on freelance visual journalists. Read more and watch the film here: disrupted.visura.co

Disrupt(ed)

An Adriana Teresa Letorney film

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · May 19

Please join the OPC on June 3 for a book night w/ NYT Managing Editor and OPC governor Marc Lacey moderating a conversation with photojournalist Guillaume Bonn about his new book, Paradise Inc., which focuses on environmental conservation and climate change.

Book Night: Guillaume Bonn’s 'Paradise Inc.' - OPC

Please join the Overseas Press Club for another edition of our book night series...

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · May 13

Please join the OPC on June 3 for a book night w/ NYT Managing Editor and OPC governor Marc Lacey moderating a conversation with photojournalist Guillaume Bonn about his new book, Paradise Inc., which focuses on environmental conservation and climate change.

Book Night: Guillaume Bonn’s 'Paradise Inc.' - OPC

Please join the Overseas Press Club for another edition of our book night series...

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · May 12

Excellent piece from @IJNet on generative AI's affect on journalism. ijnet.org/en/story/ai-...

AI and media freedom: A double-edged sword

Artificial intelligence is reshaping multiple industries, including journalism. In the week of World Press Freedom Day, it’s worth considering how the technology can impact media freedom. This picture...

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · May 8

In case you missed it, check out our videos from this week's panel with @lebassett.bsky.social, Jane Ferguson, Adriana Teresa Letorney and moderator David A. Andelman talking about alternative publishing platforms for freelancers.

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VIDEO: Alternative Media Options for Freelancers - OPC

On May 6, the OPC hosted a panel with journalists who are growing their own audiences with alternative platforms to publish their work...

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · May 2

On #WorldPressFreedomDay2025, the OPC warns of the dire threats to press freedom in many countries around the world and has rising concerns about the state of press freedom in the US, even though such rights are constitutionally protected here.
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OPC Warns of Dire Threats on World Press Freedom Day - OPC

On World Press Freedom Day, the Overseas Press Club of America warns of the dire threats to press freedom in many countries around the world and has rising and significant concerns about the state of ...

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · Apr 30

Last call: RSVP now for the OPC's discussion on May 1 at 12 PM ET w/ journalists Jill Dougherty and Marvin Kalb, who will talk about their new memoirs and experience working in Russia. @beknobel.bsky.social, an OPC Governor, will moderate. Register here: opcofamerica.org/Eventposts/b...

opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · Apr 29

Join the OPC on May 6 for a chat about platforms like Substack and Noosphere where journalists can engage directly with audiences. Featuring @lebassett.bsky.social, Jane Ferguson, Adriana Teresa Letorney, moderated by David Andelman. RSVP: opcofamerica.org/Eventposts/a... #MediaTalk

opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · Apr 27

Join the OPC on May 1 at 12 PM ET for a chat with journalists Jill Dougherty and Marvin Kalb, who will share their experience working in Russia. With @beknobel.bsky.social as moderator, the two will delve into their new memoirs. Register to get the Zoom link here: opcofamerica.org/Eventposts/b...

opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · Apr 23

Join the OPC on May 6 for a talk on new platforms that enable journalists to connect directly with audiences and showcase their work. Featuring @lebassett.bsky.social, Jane Ferguson, Adriana Teresa Letorney, led by David Andelman. RSVP: opcofamerica.org/Eventposts/a... #MediaInnovation

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · Apr 23

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s effort to scuttle the Voice of America news service, and ordered that VOA journalists be allowed to resume their jobs. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/u...

Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Dismantle Voice of America

The judge also ordered the government to halt its efforts to shut down two other government-funded outlets, Radio Free Asia and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks.

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opcofamerica.bsky.social @opcofamerica.bsky.social · Apr 22

Join the OPC on May 1 at 12 PM ET for a chat with journalists Jill Dougherty and Marvin Kalb, who will share their experience working in Russia. Guided by @beknobel.bsky.social, the session will delve into their new memoirs. RSVP here: opcofamerica.org/Eventposts/b... #Media #Russia

Book Night: Russian Memoirs by Jill Dougherty and Marvin Kalb - OPC

Take a break on May Day to hear two journalists discuss their memoirs of working in Russia...

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