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Mia (미아) Warren @miaestellewarren.bsky.social · 2d

Led by our Managing Editor @quincetessence.bsky.social, participants will learn and practice basic skills such as writing in and out of tape, signposting, modifying pacing and beats, and use of repetition and emphasis.

Apply by October 17th: lnkd.in/eqF5dBSr

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Mia (미아) Warren @miaestellewarren.bsky.social · 2d

Writing for audio is a distinct skill — it takes a sharp ear, a sense of rhythm, and lots of practice.

If you're looking to build or sharpen that skill, consider signing up for a virtual workshop with Feet in 2 Worlds later this month.

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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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Mongabay @mongabay.com · 17d

California has recently relocated beavers from spots where they were causing problems, like flooding, to tribal lands in Northern and Southern California.

Experts caution that while beavers can help with fire resilience and improve water quality, they are only part of broader solutions.

When does beaver reintroduction make sense?

This is the second installment of Mongabay’s coverage of beaver restoration in California. Read the first story. TÁSMAM KOYÓM, U.S. — “It’s a little wet!” Ben Cunningham shouted over his shoulder as…

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Mia (미아) Warren @miaestellewarren.bsky.social · 19d

Why does this office look like a Wes Anderson set in the worst possible way.

Hell Gate *subscribe today!* @hellgatenyc.com · 19d

Cava for lunch? Anybody? Anybody?

Eric Adams in His Pocket, $50K in His Cava Bag

Trump's Border Czar Tom Homan reportedly took a fat bag of cash from FBI agents in 2024, plus more stories to start the first week of fall.

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Mia (미아) Warren @miaestellewarren.bsky.social · Sep 5

Many of these skills take time and practice to sink in. If you're looking to get started in audio journalism, join us this month at @fi2w.org. We're leading a two-part virtual workshop on the fundamentals of interviewing, led by the brilliant @quincetessence.bsky.social.

Mia (미아) Warren @miaestellewarren.bsky.social · Sep 5

I learned how to be a strong interviewer in the years I spent as a facilitator for StoryCorps. A few takeaways: stop interrupting and allow for silence. Ask (plenty of) follow-up questions. Edit in your head as you listen.

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...

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

I'm thrilled to present our 2025 Impact Report, which reflects how our small but mighty organization is meeting this moment with journalism rooted in immigrant experiences and training programs that seed long-term change.

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

We center immigrant voices and voices from communities of color. Our work brings meaningful and lasting change to the journalists we mentor and work with, our partners, and our audience.

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

In these challenging times, Fi2W's mission has only become more critical. We exist to empower immigrant journalists and document the construction of a new American identity.

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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.

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In These Times @inthesetimes.com · Aug 22

🚇 Immigrant workers risked their lives cleaning NYC subways during the height of COVID.

Now, after years of underpayment + exploitation, they’ve won a $3M settlement.

A story of sacrifice, survival, and overdue justice. a 🧵1/7

Immigrant Subway Cleaners in New York Win Millions

The victory surrounds back wages and the dangerous work cleaners undertook during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Prism @prismreports.org · Aug 22

ICE has stopped reporting number of transgender people in custody, @byadamrhodes.bsky.social reports. Advocates say the lack of data hampers efforts to ensure people’s safety as the Trump administration ramps up immigration detentions.

ICE has stopped reporting number of trans people in custody

Advocates say the lack of data hampers efforts to ensure people’s safety as the Trump administration ramps up immigration detentions

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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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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · Aug 13

Ms. Rachel has a message for children in Gaza and around the world.

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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 ...

www.fi2w.org

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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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Mia (미아) Warren @miaestellewarren.bsky.social · May 28

Sabath was a multilingual Jewish Czech immigrant governing at a time of anti-immigrant sentiment. Listen to The Hustle to hear about this chapter of Chicago's immigrant history.

Mia (미아) Warren @miaestellewarren.bsky.social · May 28

In Chicago, immigrants found solidarity in their shared identity as workers — and they demanded change: strengthening unions, fighting for the eight-hour workday, and electing Adolph J. Sabath to Congress 24 times (!)

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Mia (미아) Warren @miaestellewarren.bsky.social · May 28

This week's ep of The Hustle from @fi2w.org is a historical deep dive into the immigrant communities that populated the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago — and how they collectively shaped the city around them.

As Sophia Ramirez writes, "The labor movement binds immigrants together."

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...

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Mia (미아) Warren @miaestellewarren.bsky.social · May 20

This was an extraordinarily difficult story to report. Please take care when you listen. And special thanks to the Leo family, who shared their stories with us.

Mia (미아) Warren @miaestellewarren.bsky.social · May 20

Generations later, we explore how anti-Asian racism shaped the legacy of Rock Springs and the American West, and how descendants of that violence are reckoning with a forgotten history.

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