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Fi2W is a news outlet and journalism training organization for immigrant voices, dedicated to publishing stories by and about immigrants. linktr.ee/fi2w

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Feet in 2 Worlds @fi2w.org · 4d

Sign up for our online Fundamentals of Writing for Audio workshop on Oct 27. Learn and practice core audio writing skills such as writing in and out of audio, signposting, pacing, and emphasis.

The workshop will focus on these basics, but interested participants of all skill levels are welcome.

Writing Workshop: Fundamentals of Writing for Audio - Feet in 2 Worlds

Feet in 2 Worlds is hosting a Fundamentals of Writing For Audio workshop on Monday, October 27, 2025. Held over Zoom, this one day workshop is designed to help participants learn the basics of writing...

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Institute for Nonprofit News @inn.org · 15d

We at the Institute for Nonprofit News support the release of Emmy-winning journalist Mario Guevara, who has been detained for more than 100 days for livestreaming law enforcement.

#FreeMario

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#FreeMario – Livestreaming is not a crime.

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The Xylom @thexylom.com · 16d

EXCLUSIVE: A new analysis by The Xylom's @alexip718.com shows for the first time just how much America’s top research institutions have grown to depend on H-1B skilled workers — and how this delicate balance might be disrupted by U.S. President Donald Trump’s crackdown on legal immigration.

The Most Detailed Maps of H-1B Visa Holders Joining America's Top Research Institutions

A new analysis by The Xylom shows for the first time just how much America’s top research institutions have grown to depend on the specialized knowledge of H-1B skilled workers — and how this…

www.thexylom.com

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Alex Ip 葉清霖 @alexip718.com · 24d

Reupping results from a recent @inn.org member survey:

• 60% are facing revenue declines
• 57% are seeking emergency funding
•36% report < 3 months of operating reserves

While authoritarian consolidation of corporate media continues unimpeded, nonprofit media is on the brink of collapse!

Alex Ip 葉清霖 @alexip718.com · 26d

INBOX: I spoke to @inn.org about the existential crisis facing tiny nonprofit newsrooms like @thexylom.com.

In J-school, I learned how to be a good and ethical reporter, a flexible freelancer, and a strong relationship builder. But how does that translate to keeping the jobs of my colleagues?

Can tiny nonprofit news outlets survive the current financial flux? - INN News

A recent survey of INN members indicates that nonprofit news outlets are facing short-term financial uncertainty.

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Alex Ip 葉清霖 @alexip718.com · 26d

INBOX: I spoke to @inn.org about the existential crisis facing tiny nonprofit newsrooms like @thexylom.com.

In J-school, I learned how to be a good and ethical reporter, a flexible freelancer, and a strong relationship builder. But how does that translate to keeping the jobs of my colleagues?

Can tiny nonprofit news outlets survive the current financial flux? - INN News

A recent survey of INN members indicates that nonprofit news outlets are facing short-term financial uncertainty.

Feet in 2 Worlds @fi2w.org · Sep 5

Interested in becoming a better interviewer for audio reporting? Come practice your audio interviewing skills at our upcoming workshop! We'll focus on listening, technical skills, and interview techniques.

Join us whether you're a beginner, brushing up, or transitioning from other reporting!

Audio Workshop: Fundamentals of Interviewing - Feet in 2 Worlds

Feet in 2 Worlds is hosting a two-part Fundamentals of Interviewing audio workshop on Friday, September 26th and Monday, September 29th, 2025. The workshop will be held on Zoom and is designed to help...

Feet in 2 Worlds @fi2w.org · Aug 27

Applications to our Fall 2025 Reporting Fellowship are due this Friday!

Apply to be a Feet in 2 Worlds Reporting Fellow – Fall 2025 - Feet in 2 Worlds

Feet in 2 Worlds is accepting applications for our 2025 Reporting Fellowship. The recipient of the fellowship will have the opportunity to develop and report a multi-part series, while being mentored ...

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Mia (미아) Warren @miaestellewarren.bsky.social · Aug 25

The past year underscored the urgency of @fi2w.org's work. As immigrants in the U.S. face escalating political attacks and disinformation campaigns, the news industry itself is undergoing profound change.

Feet in 2 Worlds @fi2w.org · Aug 22

At Fi2W, we measure our success not by the quantity of stories we publish, but by the way we amplify immigrant voices, deepen community-centered storytelling, and prepare journalists to lead in an increasingly hostile and uncertain media environment.

Read how we're doing in our 2025 Impact Report.

Impact - Feet in 2 Worlds

At Feet in 2 Worlds, we measure our success not by the quantity of stories we publish, but by the depth, integrity, and long-term impact of the journalists we train and support.

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Quincy Surasmith | ควินซี่ สุรสมิทธ์ @quincetessence.bsky.social · Aug 22

It's true! We read every applicant's words ourselves! (How else would we be able to fairly and accurately gauge people's writing style, voice, and technique?)

Anyway please apply to our @fi2w.org reporting fellowship.

Mia (미아) Warren @miaestellewarren.bsky.social · Aug 22

Bonus: all applications will be read (by myself and @quincetessence.bsky.social!) and will not be filtered through AI or other automated review processes.

Apply to be a Feet in 2 Worlds Reporting Fellow – Fall 2025 - Feet in 2 Worlds

Feet in 2 Worlds is accepting applications for our 2025 Reporting Fellowship. The recipient of the fellowship will have the opportunity to develop and report a multi-part series, while being mentored ...

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Mia (미아) Warren @miaestellewarren.bsky.social · Aug 22

Bonus: all applications will be read (by myself and @quincetessence.bsky.social!) and will not be filtered through AI or other automated review processes.

Apply to be a Feet in 2 Worlds Reporting Fellow – Fall 2025 - Feet in 2 Worlds

Feet in 2 Worlds is accepting applications for our 2025 Reporting Fellowship. The recipient of the fellowship will have the opportunity to develop and report a multi-part series, while being mentored ...

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Mia (미아) Warren @miaestellewarren.bsky.social · Aug 22

There's a week left to apply to our fall 2025 reporting fellowship. As our new fellow, you'll be digging into these questions, crafting an original journalism project of your own, and joining a powerful alumni network of immigrant journalists around the country. 🖊️

Apply to be a Feet in 2 Worlds Reporting Fellow – Fall 2025 - Feet in 2 Worlds

Feet in 2 Worlds is accepting applications for our 2025 Reporting Fellowship. The recipient of the fellowship will have the opportunity to develop and report a multi-part series, while being mentored ...

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Mia (미아) Warren @miaestellewarren.bsky.social · Aug 22

What economic challenges are immigrants facing right now? And what solutions are immigrant communities proposing or enacting?

Apply to be a Feet in 2 Worlds Reporting Fellow – Fall 2025 - Feet in 2 Worlds

Feet in 2 Worlds is accepting applications for our 2025 Reporting Fellowship. The recipient of the fellowship will have the opportunity to develop and report a multi-part series, while being mentored ...

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Quincy Surasmith | ควินซี่ สุรสมิทธ์ @quincetessence.bsky.social · Aug 12

We're especially interested in an inclusive understanding of economy. Beyond stock and inflation numbers, what are the specific ways we distribute goods and services — formally and informally — for the needs of our communities? How do immigrants provide those for themselves and others in the US?

Feet in 2 Worlds @fi2w.org · Aug 11

Pitch us a reporting project on immigration and the economy!

We're looking for our next reporting fellow to cover the intersection of these topics. The deadline to apply is August 29th:

www.fi2w.org/apply-to-be-...

Apply to be a Feet in 2 Worlds Reporting Fellow – Fall 2025 - Feet in 2 Worlds

Feet in 2 Worlds is accepting applications for our 2025 Reporting Fellowship. The recipient of the fellowship will have the opportunity to develop and report a multi-part series, while being mentored ...

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Mia (미아) Warren @miaestellewarren.bsky.social · Aug 11

Where is mainstream media missing the mark when it comes to immigration and the economy?

At @fi2w.org, we're looking for our next reporting fellow to cover the intersection of these issues with curiosity, tenacity, and creativity.

Applications due Friday, August 29th.

Feet in 2 Worlds @fi2w.org · Aug 11

Pitch us a reporting project on immigration and the economy!

We're looking for our next reporting fellow to cover the intersection of these topics. The deadline to apply is August 29th:

www.fi2w.org/apply-to-be-...

Apply to be a Feet in 2 Worlds Reporting Fellow – Fall 2025 - Feet in 2 Worlds

Feet in 2 Worlds is accepting applications for our 2025 Reporting Fellowship. The recipient of the fellowship will have the opportunity to develop and report a multi-part series, while being mentored ...

Feet in 2 Worlds @fi2w.org · Aug 11

Pitch us a reporting project on immigration and the economy!

We're looking for our next reporting fellow to cover the intersection of these topics. The deadline to apply is August 29th:

www.fi2w.org/apply-to-be-...

Apply to be a Feet in 2 Worlds Reporting Fellow – Fall 2025 - Feet in 2 Worlds

Feet in 2 Worlds is accepting applications for our 2025 Reporting Fellowship. The recipient of the fellowship will have the opportunity to develop and report a multi-part series, while being mentored ...

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World Peace Foundation @worldpeacefdtn.bsky.social · Jun 11

We have a bonus podcast episode out now! It comes from the @fi2w.org podcast, The Hustle. The episode details how people in Denver, CO welcomed the arrival of around 40,000 Venezuelan #migrants in recent years, & the new uncertainties that are unraveling their lives.

Listen here: shorturl.at/MB2Fu

Bonus: Colorado Welcomed Venezuelans. Many Now Live in Fear. (Feet in 2 Worlds)

Podcast Episode · Disrupting Peace · 06/10/2025 · 41m

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National Council for Occupational Safety and Health @nationalcosh.bsky.social · Jun 3

The Shifting Immigrant Hustle dives deep into labor, migration & resistance. Featuring voices from @nationalcosh.bsky.social, @uclalabor.bsky.social & MISMA. Listen now → www.fi2w.org/the-shifting... #ProtectWorkers #TheHustlePod @fi2w.org

The Shifting Immigrant Hustle - Feet in 2 Worlds

In the last episode of the season, host Shaka Tafari speaks with three women who work at the intersection of labor and immigration. They discuss the most pressing threats to immigrant workers, as well...

Feet in 2 Worlds @fi2w.org · Jun 3

In the last episode of The Hustle's season, host Shaka Tafari speaks with three women who work at the intersection of labor and immigration. They discuss the most pressing threats to immigrant workers, as well as the ways immigrants can resist these threats and support one another.

The Shifting Immigrant Hustle - Feet in 2 Worlds

In the last episode of the season, host Shaka Tafari speaks with three women who work at the intersection of labor and immigration. They discuss the most pressing threats to immigrant workers, as well...

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ProPublica @propublica.org · Jun 2

We obtained lists of alleged gang members used by Venezuelan law enforcement and Interpol.

Those lists include some 1,400 names. None of the names of the 238 Venezuelan deportees matched those on the lists.

W/ @texastribune.org‬ @cazadoresdefakenews.info & Alianza Rebelde Investiga

Trump Administration Knew Vast Majority of Venezuelans Sent to Salvadoran Prison Had Not Been Convicted of U.S. Crimes

Homeland Security records reveal that officials knew that more than half of the 238 deportees were labeled as having no criminal record in the U.S. and had only violated immigration laws.

www.propublica.org

Feet in 2 Worlds @fi2w.org · May 28

In the early 20th century, Chicago became a city powered by a strong immigrant working class; reflected in the legacy of neighborhoods like Pilsen.

Sophia Ramirez revisits the career of Adolph J. Sabath, a Bohemian Jewish immigrant whose immigrant constituents elected him to Congress 24 times.

A People United and Represented - Feet in 2 Worlds

In the early 20th century, Chicago became a city powered by a strong immigrant working class. As U.S. industry grew, immigrant workers demanded a say in their economic, social, and political condition...

Feet in 2 Worlds @fi2w.org · May 20

In 1885, white miners brutally murdered 28 Chinese miners in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

Producer Harrison Vijay Tsui goes to Rock Springs to unearth this dark chapter of U.S. history. We’ll hear from Chinese Americans in Rock Springs today and the descendants of the Massacre across the country.

The Ghosts of Rock Springs - Feet in 2 Worlds

In 1885, white miners brutally murdered 28 Chinese miners in Rock Springs, Wyoming. In 2025, producer Harrison Vijay Tsui goes to Rock Springs to unearth this dark chapter of U.S. history — and to ask...

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Mia (미아) Warren @miaestellewarren.bsky.social · May 14

Our newest story focuses on the bizarre NY law that allows 24-hour work around the clock, and how Chinese immigrant women are pushing back against working conditions they say are exploitative.

Listen to the latest episode of The Hustle from @fi2w.org:

Feet in 2 Worlds @fi2w.org · May 13

Chinese home care workers in NYC are fighting to end an exploitative labor practice known as the 24-hour rule, where they are only paid for 13 out of 24 hours worked.

Listen as Aria Young & Leina Gabra take us inside the reality of this work and why it has been so difficult to change this policy.

Working 9 to 5 to 9 - Feet in 2 Worlds

Chinese home care workers in New York City are fighting to end an exploitative labor practice known as the 24-hour rule, where they are only paid for 13 out of 24 hours worked. However, they face resi...

Feet in 2 Worlds @fi2w.org · May 13

Chinese home care workers in NYC are fighting to end an exploitative labor practice known as the 24-hour rule, where they are only paid for 13 out of 24 hours worked.

Listen as Aria Young & Leina Gabra take us inside the reality of this work and why it has been so difficult to change this policy.

Working 9 to 5 to 9 - Feet in 2 Worlds

Chinese home care workers in New York City are fighting to end an exploitative labor practice known as the 24-hour rule, where they are only paid for 13 out of 24 hours worked. However, they face resi...

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City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · May 13

While NY has celebrated the growth of its newest legal economy, many feel left out—no one more so than non-citizen immigrants.

This story comes to us from @fi2w.org, an independent media outlet and journalism training program: bit.ly/44xjynr

In the Weeds: Immigrants & NY's Legalized Cannabis Industry - City Limits

When New York State legalized recreational cannabis, officials did so with the promise to give those affected by the War on Drugs the first opportunity to sell cannabis legally. But while the state ha...