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Dawn Garcia @dawngarcia.bsky.social · May 6

Good news: Announcing the 2025-26 JSK Journalism Fellows! They will spend next year at Stanford, pursuing individual projects + exploring opportunities for collective action that responds to accelerating threats to freedom of news and information. Bravo!
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JSK names 16 journalism fellows for 2025-26

Journalism leaders and innovators will pursue individual projects as well as opportunities for collective action that responds to accelerating threats to independent media.

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Dawn Garcia @dawngarcia.bsky.social · Mar 8

Who's going to ISOJ in Austin this year? I'll be there with 4 of our 2025 fellows @jskstanford.bsky.social and more JSK alumni. Look forward to talking with you about JSK's role in supporting press freedom and reimagining journalism in this era of chaos & transformation. isoj.org/symposia/2025/

2025 – International Symposium on Online Journalism

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Dawn Garcia @dawngarcia.bsky.social · Feb 22

The freeze on federal USDA grants — money already promised — is causing pain & uncertainty among America’s farmers.

Jill Geisler @jillgeisler.bsky.social · Feb 22

"Emmet Fisher, who runs a small dairy farm in Hager City, said during the town hall that he was struggling with the freeze that’s been put on federal spending, which affected grants he was set to receive through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)."
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Republican lawmakers no show as western Wisconsin farmers complain of Trump chaos, disruption • Wisconsin Examiner

Western Wisconsin farmers expressed concerns about Trump administration tariffs and budget cuts; Republican representatives failed to show

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Dawn Garcia @dawngarcia.bsky.social · Feb 22

Indeed! Good way to start the weekend.

dan sinker @dansinker.com · Feb 22

Nice Saturday morning thread

Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · Feb 22

Several good things are happening according r/fednews so I am going to drop them here. If federal workers are fighting back, how much more us?

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Angus Johnston @angus.bsky.social · Feb 20

If you're trying to figure out what to do right now, my advice is to just pick a thing that you think might be useful in some way, however small, and do it. Doing a thing leads you to doing another, bigger thing, and prepares you for that next thing.

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Dawn Garcia @dawngarcia.bsky.social · Feb 13

We should do a lot more of this, for as long as it takes. open.substack.com/pub/oldgoats...

Confronting Chaos, Corruption, Cruelty and Cowardice

Four ways to hold the line on Trump and the Muskrats

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Dawn Garcia @dawngarcia.bsky.social · Jan 7

Start the New Year off right by doing something for you: Register for tomorrow's webinar to get your questions answered about the JSK Fellowships in our final info session. You have one more week before the US deadline to submit -- and we hope you do. Your future self will thank you. See you there!

JSK Fellowships at Stanford @jskstanford.bsky.social · Jan 7

Learn what the JSK Fellowships could do for your journalism career! Register now for tomorrow's webinar—the last before the application deadline!

Learn what the JSK Fellowships could do for your journalism career! Register now for our info-packed webinar on Jan 8. Our directors will share application tips and answer questions on how the JSK experience can amplify your impact in the industry.

This Q&A is for US-based applicants to hear directly from our directors. This is your moment to ask questions about the program, the fellowship experience, or how to ace the application process.…

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Dawn Garcia @dawngarcia.bsky.social · Dec 18

Kudos to @knightfdn.bsky.social for funding a new fellowship to help journalists at risk. Pleased that @jskstanford.bsky.social is a partner w/Lynette Clemetson at the Knight-Wallace Fellowships, Kathy Keily at Mizzou J School & Lucy Westcott @CPJ, led by @joelsimonsays.bsky.social @CUNY J School.

JSK Fellowships at Stanford @jskstanford.bsky.social · Dec 17

JSK and three other top #journalism programs will collaborate to support journalists from around the world who face censorship or other repressive actions. https://buff.ly/4gFDOpO

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Dawn Garcia @dawngarcia.bsky.social · Dec 8

Are you a journalist passionate about confronting the profound challenges facing journalism and democracy today? Do you want to be in a community that invests in your professional and personal growth? Check out the JSK Fellowships at Stanford -- and apply! The deadline is Jan. 15 at 1 p.m. PT.

JSK Fellowships at Stanford @jskstanford.bsky.social · Dec 6

Missed our latest Q&A webinar? No worries! The recording is now live on our YouTube channel. Catch up or rewatch to gain valuable insights from our directors. youtu.be/7OkTpt34E8c

Don't forget to beat the deadline: 1 pm on Jan 15, 2025

Q&A with the JSK directors (Dec 3, 2024)

YouTube video by JSK Stanford

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Dawn Garcia @dawngarcia.bsky.social · Dec 1

Giving thanks with a grateful heart for my family -- and those we invited who were new to an American Thanksgiving. Whatever is happening in our country's politics, let's be generous and kind to others.

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Jill Geisler @jillgeisler.bsky.social · Nov 29

According to this site, Bluesky has well over 23 million users - and counting. Watch counter as it tallies:

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Almost-real-time Bluesky user count

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Dawn Garcia @dawngarcia.bsky.social · Nov 28

Eager to grow as a leader & help shape journalism’s future? Join us for a live Q&A webinar on Tues., Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. PT. We'll tell you about the JSK Journalism Fellowships at Stanford & answer your questions. Register and join us! bit.ly/jsk-dec03

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Dawn Garcia @dawngarcia.bsky.social · Nov 27

Starter pack: Home-grown Granny Smith apples. Add in brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, butter + love = Thanksgiving pie!

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Dawn Garcia @dawngarcia.bsky.social · Nov 24

You can go home again! Two @jskstanford.bsky.social alumni visited JSK Fellowships HQ last week, the 1st time since their fellowships: Wanja Njunga, 2003, from Kenya & Jeffrey Simpson, 1993, from Canada. JSK changed the trajectory of their lives & work, giving them confidence, & new ideas to pursue.

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Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · Nov 23

Emperor penguin that travelled 3,000km to West Australian beach begins long journey home

Gus gained 3.5kg during his 20-day stopover before being released back into the Southern Ocean on Wednesday Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Gus, an emperor penguin who gained international fame after travelling about 3,000km from Antarctica to the West Australian coast, is on his long way home after being released into the Southern Ocean. Emperor penguins can travel up to 1,600km on foraging trips, when they hunt fish, squid and krill. So Gus’s arrival on Ocean Beach, Denmark, on 1 November sparked surprise. Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...

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Dawn Garcia @dawngarcia.bsky.social · Nov 23

This doesn’t look good.

The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · Nov 23

Vladimir Putin's hypersonic missile carried a simple message to the West over Ukraine: back off, and if you don't, Russia reserves the right to hit U.S. and British military facilities.

Putin sends a missile message to the West: 'Back off'

Russia fired a new hypersonic missile at Ukraine on Thursday in what Putin said was a direct response to Ukrainian strikes using Western missiles.

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Dawn Garcia @dawngarcia.bsky.social · Nov 23

Capturing and savoring a moment of beauty in my day... (walking to my office at the @jskstanford.bsky.social in the early morning light.) Finding ways to seek grounding and strength as we head into uncertain times ahead...photography is helping me.

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Dawn Garcia @dawngarcia.bsky.social · Nov 22

And sharing your beautiful woodwork was an inspiring open to today’s @jskstanford.bsky.social cohort session, @ryanpitts.bsky.social Stretching yourself to try creative things you’ve never done — while you work to reimagine journalism — is a great idea. We won’t get there with the status quo.

Ryan Pitts @ryanpitts.bsky.social · Nov 22

I flew too close to the sun today. Wanted to see how thin I could turn this bowl, and learned a sad lesson about how much weaker the pith is in a piece of natural wood. Very happy with the shape and how thin I was able to turn it, though! #woodsky

A small, round wooden bowl sitting on a table, after being turned on a lathe.

The inside of the bowl, where a crack and a small hole have formed near the pith.

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Ian James @ianjames.bsky.social · Nov 21

The first major atmospheric river storm to hit the West Coast this season is kicking off the rainy season with a bang. "That’s going to be quite a lot of water." @weatherwest.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

California's rainy season begins with a bomb cyclone bang. Are we in for a third record wet winter?

The first major atmospheric river system is pummeling the Pacific Northwest and Northern California, supercharged by a bomb cyclone. But officials still say it's too early to determine what the rest o...

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Dawn Garcia @dawngarcia.bsky.social · Nov 22

Stanford's Hoover Tower lit up in Cardinal Red tonight in anticipation of The Big Game on Saturday -- The 127th Stanford-Cal Big Game in Berkeley. (Not sure who at Stanford is on Bluesky, but here you go @stanfordpress.bsky.social)

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Dawn Garcia @dawngarcia.bsky.social · Nov 22

Hooray, Jen Larino, @jskstanford.bsky.social fellowships alum, for saying out loud what we all know to be true: Journalism pushes people to overexert and overgive. That can only be sustainable for a time. What actually makes sense?

Local News Matters podcast @lnmpod.com · Nov 21

🚀 Episode 48 of @lnmpod.com with Jennifer Larino is out.

The ED & Co-Founder of Lede New Orleans talks with host @timreganporter.lnmpod.com about how her organization is reshaping local journalism by training young BIPOC storytellers to address community information needs.

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Local News Matters podcast @lnmpod.com · Nov 21

🚀 Episode 48 of @lnmpod.com with Jennifer Larino is out.

The ED & Co-Founder of Lede New Orleans talks with host @timreganporter.lnmpod.com about how her organization is reshaping local journalism by training young BIPOC storytellers to address community information needs.

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Dawn Garcia @dawngarcia.bsky.social · Nov 22

Yes!! So glad there's a smart space to have thoughtful conversations again with lots of people I know & missed -- and others I hadn't known existed, but are stunningly brilliant.

dan sinker @dansinker.com · Nov 22

It’s genuinely stunning just how much the post-Twitter landscape has changed in the last two weeks. Y’all it was a long, lonely time in the wilderness. So glad to see so many of you again.

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Dawn Garcia @dawngarcia.bsky.social · Nov 22

One of the Top 20 Podcasts of 2024? Bravo, @tonyamosley.bsky.social!

JSK Fellowships at Stanford @jskstanford.bsky.social · Nov 21

Big news for JSK alum @tonyamosley.bsky.social! Her podcast She Has A Name has been named one of the Top 20 Podcasts of 2024 by Audible. 🎉 The series is a testament to the power of storytelling to heal and connect. 🎧 Listen here: www.audible.com/podcast/Trut...

Truth Be Told Presents: She Has A Name

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. She Has A Name blends elements of investigative journalism and memoir to tell the story of Anita, a sister that host Tonya Mosley learned about more than a ...

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Dawn Garcia @dawngarcia.bsky.social · Nov 22

There's a terrific group of innovative, creative and kind people reimagining journalism in this JSK Fellows Starter Pack, created by JSK alum @dansinker.com. (Thanks, Dan!) Follow them on Bluesky!

JSK Fellowships at Stanford @jskstanford.bsky.social · Nov 19

Thanks to JSK alum @dansinker.com for jumpstarting this starter pack. #journalism bsky.app/starter-pack...

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