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The National Press Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to “make good journalists better.” We promote excellence in journalism through our awards and educational fellowships. https://nationalpress.org/
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We call it: Widening the Pipeline, a year of monthly meetings to support journalists of color.
Alumni call it: "Life changing."✨
Now is your chance to be part of the Class of 2026: https://nationalpress.org/training/widening-the-pipeline-fellowship-2026-journalists-of-color/
Alumni call it: "Life changing."✨
Now is your chance to be part of the Class of 2026: https://nationalpress.org/training/widening-the-pipeline-fellowship-2026-journalists-of-color/
‼️ Apply by Dec. 14 to be part of the Widening the Pipeline 2026 cohort! Plus, register for two upcoming NPF health webinars.
https://mailchi.mp/nationalpress.org/december-07-2025-news-from-npf-13436737
https://mailchi.mp/nationalpress.org/december-07-2025-news-from-npf-13436737
December 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
‼️ Apply by Dec. 14 to be part of the Widening the Pipeline 2026 cohort! Plus, register for two upcoming NPF health webinars.
https://mailchi.mp/nationalpress.org/december-07-2025-news-from-npf-13436737
https://mailchi.mp/nationalpress.org/december-07-2025-news-from-npf-13436737
The CDC ACIP rolled back hepatitis B vaccine recs. Ask about this & childhood vaccine issues in Dec. 11 webinar with Drs. Paul Offit, Mona Amin & @alokpatelmd.bsky.social & a @politico.com health reporter https://nationalpress.org/training/register-making-sense-of-the-childhood-vaccine-schedule/
December 5, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The CDC ACIP rolled back hepatitis B vaccine recs. Ask about this & childhood vaccine issues in Dec. 11 webinar with Drs. Paul Offit, Mona Amin & @alokpatelmd.bsky.social & a @politico.com health reporter https://nationalpress.org/training/register-making-sense-of-the-childhood-vaccine-schedule/
@miamiherald.com has won NPF's 2025 Feddie Award for its investigative series on “Alligator Alcatraz,” putting names and faces to those who had vanished.
https://nationalpress.org/award-story/the-miami-herald-wins-2025-feddie-award/
https://nationalpress.org/award-story/the-miami-herald-wins-2025-feddie-award/
December 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
@miamiherald.com has won NPF's 2025 Feddie Award for its investigative series on “Alligator Alcatraz,” putting names and faces to those who had vanished.
https://nationalpress.org/award-story/the-miami-herald-wins-2025-feddie-award/
https://nationalpress.org/award-story/the-miami-herald-wins-2025-feddie-award/
Former sickle cell patient Victoria Gray was joined by science journalist and NPF alum Bijal Trivedi on a trip that would've been unthinkable before CRISPR gene therapy: a Colorado mountain hike. https://nationalpress.org/topic/from-agony-to-advocacy-victoria-grays-post-crispr-journey/
From Agony to Advocacy: Victoria Gray's Post-CRISPR Journey - National Press Foundation
Victoria Gray's sickle cell pain is a memory thanks to CRISPR gene therapy. She and NPF alum journalist Bijal Trivedi answer questions.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Former sickle cell patient Victoria Gray was joined by science journalist and NPF alum Bijal Trivedi on a trip that would've been unthinkable before CRISPR gene therapy: a Colorado mountain hike. https://nationalpress.org/topic/from-agony-to-advocacy-victoria-grays-post-crispr-journey/
With RFK Jr poised to change the childhood vaccine schedule, register for this 12/11 webinar to understand the impact with Drs. Paul Offit, Mona Amin & @alokpatelmd.bsky.social & @politico.com health reporter https://nationalpress.org/training/register-making-sense-of-the-childhood-vaccine-schedule/
REGISTER: Making Sense of the Childhood Vaccine Schedule - National Press Foundation
To help journalists report on the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule with clarity, context and accuracy, the National Press Foundation will hold an online briefing Dec. 11, 1-2 p.m. ET.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
With RFK Jr poised to change the childhood vaccine schedule, register for this 12/11 webinar to understand the impact with Drs. Paul Offit, Mona Amin & @alokpatelmd.bsky.social & @politico.com health reporter https://nationalpress.org/training/register-making-sense-of-the-childhood-vaccine-schedule/
Each NPF training generates hundreds of stories nationwide—stories that educate, illuminate and hold power accountable.
A #GivingTuesday gift to NPF expands access to high-quality journalism training.
👉 Donate today to help NPF make good journalists better – nationalpress.org/donate.
A #GivingTuesday gift to NPF expands access to high-quality journalism training.
👉 Donate today to help NPF make good journalists better – nationalpress.org/donate.
December 2, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Each NPF training generates hundreds of stories nationwide—stories that educate, illuminate and hold power accountable.
A #GivingTuesday gift to NPF expands access to high-quality journalism training.
👉 Donate today to help NPF make good journalists better – nationalpress.org/donate.
A #GivingTuesday gift to NPF expands access to high-quality journalism training.
👉 Donate today to help NPF make good journalists better – nationalpress.org/donate.
🎉 It's #GivingTuesday! 🎉
When you donate to NPF, you support free programs that provide important training for journalists and equip reporters with tools to cover critical issues and give our communities the information we need
👉 Donate today – nationalpress.org/donate.
When you donate to NPF, you support free programs that provide important training for journalists and equip reporters with tools to cover critical issues and give our communities the information we need
👉 Donate today – nationalpress.org/donate.
December 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🎉 It's #GivingTuesday! 🎉
When you donate to NPF, you support free programs that provide important training for journalists and equip reporters with tools to cover critical issues and give our communities the information we need
👉 Donate today – nationalpress.org/donate.
When you donate to NPF, you support free programs that provide important training for journalists and equip reporters with tools to cover critical issues and give our communities the information we need
👉 Donate today – nationalpress.org/donate.
⏰⏰⏰ Time's running out! Apply by Dec. 3 to join the Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship and a DC press network stretching back nearly 40 years: https://nationalpress.org/training/paul-miller-washington-reporting-fellowship-class-of-2026/
November 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
⏰⏰⏰ Time's running out! Apply by Dec. 3 to join the Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship and a DC press network stretching back nearly 40 years: https://nationalpress.org/training/paul-miller-washington-reporting-fellowship-class-of-2026/
Want some good news today? Read about Baby KJ. https://nationalpress.org/topic/how-crispr-gene-editing-saved-baby-kj/
How CRISPR Gene Editing Saved Baby KJ - National Press Foundation
CHOP researchers Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas and Kiran Musunuru harnessed CRISPR gene editing to save baby KJ Muldoon.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Want some good news today? Read about Baby KJ. https://nationalpress.org/topic/how-crispr-gene-editing-saved-baby-kj/
Strong journalism strengthens communities. NPF trains reporters at no cost so they can deliver the trustworthy stories we depend on.
This #GivingTuesday, help provide training that sparks better stories—and a better-informed public.
👉 Donate today at nationalpress.org/donate.
This #GivingTuesday, help provide training that sparks better stories—and a better-informed public.
👉 Donate today at nationalpress.org/donate.
November 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Strong journalism strengthens communities. NPF trains reporters at no cost so they can deliver the trustworthy stories we depend on.
This #GivingTuesday, help provide training that sparks better stories—and a better-informed public.
👉 Donate today at nationalpress.org/donate.
This #GivingTuesday, help provide training that sparks better stories—and a better-informed public.
👉 Donate today at nationalpress.org/donate.
Journalists, we're wishing you a day of comfort and ease. 😉
Thankful for the work you do, today and every day! 🧡
Thankful for the work you do, today and every day! 🧡
November 27, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Journalists, we're wishing you a day of comfort and ease. 😉
Thankful for the work you do, today and every day! 🧡
Thankful for the work you do, today and every day! 🧡
NJ.com's My Group Chat has won a slew of journalism awards, but for its creator, NPF Widening the Pipeline alumna Daysi Calavia-Robertson, recognition means nothing without the community behind it. https://nationalpress.org/topic/community-building-lessons-for-journalists-from-my-group-chat-laist/
Community-Building Lessons for Journalists from My Group Chat, LAist - National Press Foundation
Journalists Daysi Calavia-Robertson and Sabrina Sanchez speak to National Press Foundation fellows about building a targeted, loyal audience.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
NJ.com's My Group Chat has won a slew of journalism awards, but for its creator, NPF Widening the Pipeline alumna Daysi Calavia-Robertson, recognition means nothing without the community behind it. https://nationalpress.org/topic/community-building-lessons-for-journalists-from-my-group-chat-laist/
From statehouse coverage to trade to data journalism, NPF trainings connect reporters with new ideas, new sources and new confidence.
Join us in expanding access to high-quality training at no cost to journalists or their newsrooms.
👉 Donate today at nationalpress.org/donate.
Join us in expanding access to high-quality training at no cost to journalists or their newsrooms.
👉 Donate today at nationalpress.org/donate.
November 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
From statehouse coverage to trade to data journalism, NPF trainings connect reporters with new ideas, new sources and new confidence.
Join us in expanding access to high-quality training at no cost to journalists or their newsrooms.
👉 Donate today at nationalpress.org/donate.
Join us in expanding access to high-quality training at no cost to journalists or their newsrooms.
👉 Donate today at nationalpress.org/donate.
“Black communities have been historically excluded... and that trickles down into the technology that we now own and use every day,” including AI, says Lucretia Williams of howard.edu. https://nationalpress.org/topic/journalism-and-ai-will-it-reflect-community-diversity/
Journalism and AI: Will it Reflect Community Diversity? - National Press Foundation
Journalist Davar Ardalan and Howard University researcher Lucretia Williams say journalists should ensure AI reflects audience diversity.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
“Black communities have been historically excluded... and that trickles down into the technology that we now own and use every day,” including AI, says Lucretia Williams of howard.edu. https://nationalpress.org/topic/journalism-and-ai-will-it-reflect-community-diversity/
Journalists like to say we're not math people. upenn.edu Wharton professor Paul Fischer is here to help: https://nationalpress.org/topic/a-primer-for-business-journalists-from-bookkeeping-to-deciphering-financial-statements/
A Primer for Business Journalists, From Bookkeeping to Deciphering Financial Statements - National Press Foundation
Paul Fischer, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business, gives reporters Accounting 101.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Journalists like to say we're not math people. upenn.edu Wharton professor Paul Fischer is here to help: https://nationalpress.org/topic/a-primer-for-business-journalists-from-bookkeeping-to-deciphering-financial-statements/
Journalism is the “oxygen of science," says Dr. James Levine of Fondation Ipsen. Here's why: https://nationalpress.org/topic/connecting-biotechs-promise-with-real-progress-in-the-rare-disease-realm/
Connecting Biotech's Promise with Real Progress in the Rare Disease Realm - National Press Foundation
James Levine of Fondation Ipsen hopes international journalists amplify scientific innovation for the 300 million people with rare diseases.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Journalism is the “oxygen of science," says Dr. James Levine of Fondation Ipsen. Here's why: https://nationalpress.org/topic/connecting-biotechs-promise-with-real-progress-in-the-rare-disease-realm/
Journalists Patricia Kime and Ilie Mitaru have won NPF's Wounded Warrior Project® Award for Coverage of Veterans in militarydotcom.bsky.social and BBC Future, respectively. https://nationalpress.org/award-story/patricia-kime-for-military-com-ilie-mitaru-for-bbc-win-wounded-warrior-project-awards/
November 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Journalists Patricia Kime and Ilie Mitaru have won NPF's Wounded Warrior Project® Award for Coverage of Veterans in militarydotcom.bsky.social and BBC Future, respectively. https://nationalpress.org/award-story/patricia-kime-for-military-com-ilie-mitaru-for-bbc-win-wounded-warrior-project-awards/
Register now to get your flu coverage questions answered by doctors from the Illinois Department of Public Health idph.bsky.social, Global Healthy Living Foundation ghlforg.bsky.social & more Dec. 16 https://nationalpress.org/training/register-2025-2026-flu-season-access-to-respiratory-antivirals/
November 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Register now to get your flu coverage questions answered by doctors from the Illinois Department of Public Health idph.bsky.social, Global Healthy Living Foundation ghlforg.bsky.social & more Dec. 16 https://nationalpress.org/training/register-2025-2026-flu-season-access-to-respiratory-antivirals/
Why audience engagement? It answers the question: “How do I actually use journalism to serve our communities?" says NPF Widening the Pipeline alum Sabrina Sanchez of laist.com. https://nationalpress.org/topic/community-building-lessons-for-journalists-from-my-group-chat-laist/
November 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Why audience engagement? It answers the question: “How do I actually use journalism to serve our communities?" says NPF Widening the Pipeline alum Sabrina Sanchez of laist.com. https://nationalpress.org/topic/community-building-lessons-for-journalists-from-my-group-chat-laist/
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Brazilian businessman Fernando Goldsztein created The Medulloblastoma initiative to speed up the journey toward brain cancer treatment for children like his son Frederico.
Helping journalists breathe context into complex issues is how @nationalpress.bsky.social makes good journalists better.
Helping journalists breathe context into complex issues is how @nationalpress.bsky.social makes good journalists better.
November 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Brazilian businessman Fernando Goldsztein created The Medulloblastoma initiative to speed up the journey toward brain cancer treatment for children like his son Frederico.
Helping journalists breathe context into complex issues is how @nationalpress.bsky.social makes good journalists better.
Helping journalists breathe context into complex issues is how @nationalpress.bsky.social makes good journalists better.
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The 2025 @nationalpress.bsky.social Rare Diseases Reporting fellows had the extraordinary privilege of being briefed by researchers Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas and Kiran Musunuru of
@upenn.edu and @childrensphila.bsky.social
. #rarediseases #innovation #rarebutnotalone
@upenn.edu and @childrensphila.bsky.social
. #rarediseases #innovation #rarebutnotalone
November 17, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The 2025 @nationalpress.bsky.social Rare Diseases Reporting fellows had the extraordinary privilege of being briefed by researchers Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas and Kiran Musunuru of
@upenn.edu and @childrensphila.bsky.social
. #rarediseases #innovation #rarebutnotalone
@upenn.edu and @childrensphila.bsky.social
. #rarediseases #innovation #rarebutnotalone
Join NPF, Dr. pauloffit.bsky.social of CHOP, Dr. Mona Amin of and others to get your questions answered regarding children's vaccines. Register now for this free webinar Dec. 11. https://nationalpress.org/training/register-making-sense-of-the-childhood-vaccine-schedule/
November 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Join NPF, Dr. pauloffit.bsky.social of CHOP, Dr. Mona Amin of and others to get your questions answered regarding children's vaccines. Register now for this free webinar Dec. 11. https://nationalpress.org/training/register-making-sense-of-the-childhood-vaccine-schedule/
mwuerker.bsky.social of politico.com is winner of the 2025 Berryman Award for Editorial Cartoons for confronting "what may be the most critical issue of our time: the steady erosion of truth itself.” https://nationalpress.org/award-story/politicos-matt-wuerker-wins-2025-berryman-cartoonist-award/
November 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
mwuerker.bsky.social of politico.com is winner of the 2025 Berryman Award for Editorial Cartoons for confronting "what may be the most critical issue of our time: the steady erosion of truth itself.” https://nationalpress.org/award-story/politicos-matt-wuerker-wins-2025-berryman-cartoonist-award/
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James Levine, President, Fondation Ipsen, speaks during his presentation to journalists at the 2025 National Press Foundation Rare Disease Reporting Fellowship, emphasizing the vital role of journalism in driving awareness for the rare disease community.
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#rarediseases
@nationalpress.bsky.social
#rarediseases
November 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
James Levine, President, Fondation Ipsen, speaks during his presentation to journalists at the 2025 National Press Foundation Rare Disease Reporting Fellowship, emphasizing the vital role of journalism in driving awareness for the rare disease community.
@nationalpress.bsky.social
#rarediseases
@nationalpress.bsky.social
#rarediseases
“DOJ plays a huge role in complicated cases... for example, child exploitation, sex trafficking... those resources are being reallocated toward other priorities, like immigration." –Liz Oyer, ex-DOJ lawyer https://nationalpress.org/topic/justice-at-risk-former-official-warns-politics-reshaping-doj/
Justice at Risk: Former Official Warns Politics 'Reshaping' DOJ - National Press Foundation
Justice Connection, a group of Justice Department alumni, estimates 5,500 people have left the agency since the start of Trump's second term.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:33 PM
“DOJ plays a huge role in complicated cases... for example, child exploitation, sex trafficking... those resources are being reallocated toward other priorities, like immigration." –Liz Oyer, ex-DOJ lawyer https://nationalpress.org/topic/justice-at-risk-former-official-warns-politics-reshaping-doj/