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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/
👉REGISTER NOW for a journalist Q&A on flu antivirals ('tis the season) with experts from idph.bsky.social, ghlforg.bsky.social, sepsisalliance.bsky.social & kffhealthnews.org on Dec. 16, 12-1 pm ET. https://nationalpress.org/training/register-2025-2026-flu-season-access-to-respiratory-antivirals/
December 15, 2025 at 4:41 PM
👉REGISTER NOW for a journalist Q&A on flu antivirals ('tis the season) with experts from idph.bsky.social, ghlforg.bsky.social, sepsisalliance.bsky.social & kffhealthnews.org on Dec. 16, 12-1 pm ET. https://nationalpress.org/training/register-2025-2026-flu-season-access-to-respiratory-antivirals/
When Fernando Goldzstein learned his 9-year-old Frederico had cancer, his life changed forever. "Fred has been a warrior, and I decided that fighting the pediatric brain tumor will be the goal of my life.” https://nationalpress.org/topic/medulloblastoma-initiative-brain-cancer-rare-disease-families/
From Son's Medulloblastoma, a Worldwide Initiative Was Born - National Press Foundation
Fernando Goldzstein's quest to cure his son's brain cancer sparked the global Medulloblastoma Initiative, he told rare disease journalists.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:22 PM
When Fernando Goldzstein learned his 9-year-old Frederico had cancer, his life changed forever. "Fred has been a warrior, and I decided that fighting the pediatric brain tumor will be the goal of my life.” https://nationalpress.org/topic/medulloblastoma-initiative-brain-cancer-rare-disease-families/
“They’ve essentially closed ranks," @cnn.com's Joan Biskupic, said of the Supreme Court. "Source development is something you can never let your guard down on." https://nationalpress.org/topic/supreme-court-reporter-joan-biskupic-on-making-your-beat-a-career/
Supreme Court Reporter Joan Biskupic on Making Your Beat a Career - National Press Foundation
Joan Biskupic, who's covered the Supreme Court for CNN, USA Today, Reuters and more over 30 years, urges sourcing outside the marble halls.
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December 14, 2025 at 4:57 PM
“They’ve essentially closed ranks," @cnn.com's Joan Biskupic, said of the Supreme Court. "Source development is something you can never let your guard down on." https://nationalpress.org/topic/supreme-court-reporter-joan-biskupic-on-making-your-beat-a-career/
“The body gets so weak, but the mind carries the heaviest weight," Phillip Langat, who's lost 5 relatives to motor neuron disease, told NPF Rare Disease Reporting fellows. https://nationalpress.org/topic/capturing-the-mental-health-toll-of-rare-diseases/
Capturing the Mental Health Toll of Rare Diseases - National Press Foundation
Phillip Langat lost five relatives to motor neuron disease. Kenyan journalist Mercy Chelang'at says telling his story requires sensitivity.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
“The body gets so weak, but the mind carries the heaviest weight," Phillip Langat, who's lost 5 relatives to motor neuron disease, told NPF Rare Disease Reporting fellows. https://nationalpress.org/topic/capturing-the-mental-health-toll-of-rare-diseases/
⏰REGISTER NOW for NPF's childhood vaccine webinar 1-2 p.m. ET with Dr. Paul Offit, Dr. Mona Amin, Dr. @alokpatelmd.bsky.social & @politico.com health reporter Lauren Gardner https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rg-v35OkQzWxrwr8uvKZqA#/registration
December 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
⏰REGISTER NOW for NPF's childhood vaccine webinar 1-2 p.m. ET with Dr. Paul Offit, Dr. Mona Amin, Dr. @alokpatelmd.bsky.social & @politico.com health reporter Lauren Gardner https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rg-v35OkQzWxrwr8uvKZqA#/registration
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On Dec 11 at 1 PM ET @nationalpress.bsky.social hosts Making Sense of the Childhood Vaccine Schedule #webinar for Health Journalists. nationalpress.org/training/reg...
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 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
On Dec 11 at 1 PM ET @nationalpress.bsky.social hosts Making Sense of the Childhood Vaccine Schedule #webinar for Health Journalists. nationalpress.org/training/reg...
@NPR.org's Tom Bowman was recently asked by a Chinese official about the Pentagon's new press policy. When Bowman explained the prior review, “he said, ‘Oh, kind of like us.’” https://nationalpress.org/topic/restrictive-pentagon-press-strategy-springing-leaks/
Restrictive Pentagon Press Strategy Springing Leaks - National Press Foundation
Tom Bowman of NPR speaks with National Press Foundation's Paul Miller Washington Reporting fellows about the Hegseth Pentagon's restrictions.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
@NPR.org's Tom Bowman was recently asked by a Chinese official about the Pentagon's new press policy. When Bowman explained the prior review, “he said, ‘Oh, kind of like us.’” https://nationalpress.org/topic/restrictive-pentagon-press-strategy-springing-leaks/
As Joseline Peña-Melnyk emerges as the frontrunner to become the Maryland House Speaker, a look back at her approach to politics. https://nationalpress.org/topic/joseline-pena-melnyk-maryland-delegate-women-latinas-in-politics/
Joseline Peña-Melnyk On Amplifying Latina Leadership - National Press Foundation
Throughout her life and careers in law and politics, Maryland Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk has kept a tight focus on equity and justice.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM
As Joseline Peña-Melnyk emerges as the frontrunner to become the Maryland House Speaker, a look back at her approach to politics. https://nationalpress.org/topic/joseline-pena-melnyk-maryland-delegate-women-latinas-in-politics/
“When I have data, authentic data, there is no way that the government can deny it," says journalist and NPF alum Rupsa Chakraborty. https://nationalpress.org/topic/how-a-journalist-revealed-failures-in-indias-rare-disease-plan/
How a Journalist Revealed Failures in India's Rare Disease Plan - National Press Foundation
Rupsa Chakraborty told National Press Foundation journalism fellows how she uncovered how the Indian government failed rare disease patients.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
“When I have data, authentic data, there is no way that the government can deny it," says journalist and NPF alum Rupsa Chakraborty. https://nationalpress.org/topic/how-a-journalist-revealed-failures-in-indias-rare-disease-plan/
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What better way to herald the final training for 2025 @nationalpress.bsky.social Widening the Pipeline fellows than with a touch of Vivaldi?? It’s SO great to have the gang back together again! Check out this Insta reel for 1st day highlights. #NPFWidening www.instagram.com/reel/DSBl4vZ...
December 9, 2025 at 2:11 AM
What better way to herald the final training for 2025 @nationalpress.bsky.social Widening the Pipeline fellows than with a touch of Vivaldi?? It’s SO great to have the gang back together again! Check out this Insta reel for 1st day highlights. #NPFWidening www.instagram.com/reel/DSBl4vZ...
‼️ 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
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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.
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A #GivingTuesday gift to NPF expands access to high-quality journalism training.
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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.
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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
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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
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⏰⏰⏰ 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/
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This #GivingTuesday, help provide training that sparks better stories—and a better-informed public.
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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.
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This #GivingTuesday, help provide training that sparks better stories—and a better-informed public.
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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.
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Join us in expanding access to high-quality training at no cost to journalists or their newsrooms.
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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.
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“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/