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Sally Stapleton @sallystapleton.bsky.social · Aug 16

I'd say better than good. Multiple memorable photos. Thanks for posting @anitabaca.bsky.social @armandofranca.bsky.social

Armando Franca @armandofranca.bsky.social · Aug 16

another week, another good gallery. @anitabaca.bsky.social

The top photos of the week by AP's photojournalists

Aug. 8-14, 2025 This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Anita Baca, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week.

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U.S. Press Freedom Tracker @pressfreedomtracker.us · Aug 2

Today marks eight years since we launched the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker, a nonpartisan news website and database providing reliable and contextualized information on press freedom violations in the U.S.

See what we've tracked this year.

U.S. Press Freedom Tracker

The U.S. Press Freedom Tracker is a project that aims to comprehensively document press freedom incidents in the United States — such as the arrests of journalists, seizures of their equipment, interr...

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St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · Jun 4

BREAKING: ICE releases Carol Mayorga, a Missouri mom whose detention sparked uproar in her rural town.

@kavahnmansouri.bsky.social‬ reports: www.stlpr.org/law-order/20...

ICE releases Carol Mayorga, a Missouri mom whose detention sparked rural uproar

Carol Mayorga was detained in April during an immigration check-in at the ICE office in St. Louis. But on Wednesday, the beloved pancake house waitress is walking free from the Greene County Jail.

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Sally Stapleton @sallystapleton.bsky.social · May 24

Bravo to Julia Rendleman, brianmunoz.bsky.social, Kavahn Mansouri and Chad Davis for the important story.

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Sally Stapleton @sallystapleton.bsky.social · May 24

“Nearly seven hours passed before ICE officers entered the room, placing the 45-year-old woman, whom many residents in Kennett described as a soccer mom, in shackles at the wrists, waist and ankles.”
Indepth reporting by NPR’s Midwest Newsroom @stlpublicradio.bsky.social

St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio.bsky.social · May 24

A Kennett, Missouri, woman went to St. Louis last month for what she thought was a routine meeting with immigration officials to renew her immigration documents.

Instead, they shackled her and are now trying to deport her to Hong Kong.

'Bring Carol home:' ICE snatches rural Missouri mom at immigration check-in

A Kennett, Missouri, woman went to St. Louis last month for what she thought was a routine meeting with immigration officials to renew her immigration documents. Instead, they shackled her and are now...

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Stephanie Strasburg @stephstrasburg.bsky.social · May 23

“Sebastião was more than one of the best photographers of our time,” Instituto Terra said in a statement. “His lens revealed the world and its contradictions; his life, (brought) the power of transformative action.” RIP to a photo and environmental legend.
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Award-winning Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado dies at age 81

Brazilian photographer and environmentalist Sebastião Salgado, known for his award-winning images of nature and humanity, has died at age 81.

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Monroe Gallery of Photography @monroegallery.bsky.social · May 21

NEA Terminates Promised Grant to Bronx Documentary Center: 25K Revoked After Exhibition Costs Already Incurred
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NEA Revokes $25K Grant to Bronx Documentary Center After Exhibition Expenses Incurred

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Sally Stapleton @sallystapleton.bsky.social · May 16

This is terrific news and welcome, Gustavo!

Renowned Peruvian Journalist Gustavo Gorriti Named Knight Press Freedom Fellow - Newmark J-School

New York City, May 15, 2025 — The Journalism Protection Initiative at the City University of New York’s Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism

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Sally Stapleton @sallystapleton.bsky.social · May 13

Former Uruguayan President José Mujica and his legacy.

José Mujica, Uruguay’s humble president who changed his country and charmed the world, dies at 89

Former Uruguayan President José Mujica, a onetime Marxist guerilla and flower farmer whose radical brand of democracy, plain-spoken philosophy and simple lifestyle fascinated people around the world, ...

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Sally Stapleton @sallystapleton.bsky.social · Apr 30

Truly inspired, this compilation of Vietnam War images from the greats of photojournalism: Burrows, Faas, Ut, Burnett, Page, Leroy, Jones Griffiths, Adams, Chapelle, Douglas Duncan, McCullin, Sawada, Greenspon, Caron, Chauvel, Riboud, Van Es, Veder and nuanced essay thanks, @damiencave.bsky.social

How Photography From the Vietnam War Changed America

The images changed how the world saw Vietnam, but especially how Americans saw their country, soldiers and the war itself, which ended 50 years ago this month.

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Sally Stapleton @sallystapleton.bsky.social · Apr 15

Last week’s federal court decision forbidding the Trump administration from punishing the AP for refusing to rename the Gulf of Mexico was to take effect today. Thanks to @dbauder.bsky.social for keeping us updated.

Despite a court order, White House bars AP from Oval Office event

The Trump administration has turned a reporter and photographer from The Associated Press away from covering an Oval Office news conference involving President Donald Trump and El Salvador President N...

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Sally Stapleton @sallystapleton.bsky.social · Apr 8

Citing the First Amendment....

AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists

A federal judge has ordered the White House to restore The Associated Press’ full access to cover presidential events.

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Sally Stapleton @sallystapleton.bsky.social · Apr 7

The international journalists endangered and the autocrats/dictators happy about silencing U.S. Agency for Global Media via Asian affairs reporter Didi Tang @apnews.com

Foreign journalists at US-backed media fear being sent to repressive homelands after Trump's cuts

Reporters and human rights groups say the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the U.S. Agency for Global Media have put dozens of journalists at risk, especially those who defied authoritarian...

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Sally Stapleton @sallystapleton.bsky.social · Mar 6

Just followed @maansi-photo.bsky.social Very important work that tells the story and screams to the power of photojournalism. Thanks for posting @gregkb.bsky.social

Greg KB @gregkb.bsky.social · Mar 6

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Marshals Escort DOGE Team Into African Aid Agency

A day earlier, U.S. African Development Foundation workers had refused entry to Department of Government Efficiency workers and the State Department official in charge of foreign aid.

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Sally Stapleton @sallystapleton.bsky.social · Feb 21

“The press and all people in the United States have the right to choose their own words and not be retaliated against by the government,” the AP said in its lawsuit.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · Feb 21

BREAKING: The Associated Press sues three Trump administration officials over access to presidential events, citing the First Amendment.

AP sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech

The Associated Press is suing three Trump administration officials over access to presidential events.

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Sally Stapleton @sallystapleton.bsky.social · Feb 9

Count me in.

Yunghi Kim @yunghi.bsky.social · Feb 9

"Support Nick Ut and the Defamation Prosecution Fund'
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Donate to Support Nick Ut and the Defamation Prosecution Fund, organized by David Kennerly

Nick Ut won the Pulitzer Prize in 1973 for his historic photo 'Terr… David Kennerly needs your support for Support Nick Ut and the Defamation Prosecution Fund

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U.S. Press Freedom Tracker @pressfreedomtracker.us · Jan 6

Four years on from the insurrection at the Capitol, and we've never stopped tracking justice for the 18 journalists assaulted in Washington D.C. on Jan. 6, 2021.

It's all kept here in our database ⬇️

Charges — and punishments — for J6 rioters who hurt journalists, damaged news equipment

While documenting the large mob in front of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, photographer John Minchillo was grabbed …

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Sally Stapleton @sallystapleton.bsky.social · Jan 6

Hugs to your princesa, @msantiagophotos.bsky.social

Michael M. Santiago @msantiagophotos.bsky.social · Jan 6

Me: you have to learn Spanish. You’re Dominican.

My daughter: No I’m not.

Me: OK what are you then?

My daughter: I’m a princess .

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Sally Stapleton @sallystapleton.bsky.social · Dec 11

In memory of the great Michel du Cille, photojournalist and photo editor of the Miami Herald and Washington Post, who died 10 years ago today. His greatness was his talent but he brought more to the news industry by sharing his principled standards about journalism and photography. He's missed.

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Sally Stapleton @sallystapleton.bsky.social · Dec 5

Finalmente!

Jason Dearen @jasondearen.com · Dec 5

AP is finally on Bluesky here: bsky.app/profile/apne...

There are a couple of bot accounts that are posting AP stories, but this is the legit account.

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Yunghi Kim @yunghi.bsky.social · Dec 1

Not sure how this works but i started a starter pack. 🤣 Link: go.bsky.app/BTyyJNV

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Sally Stapleton @sallystapleton.bsky.social · Nov 30

June 28, 2018. “For a moment, though, working by his truck in a garage across from his destroyed newsroom, Pat symbolized the best of us and helped write the story that represented the best of American journalism.”

Phil Davis @pdavisllc.bsky.social · Nov 30

My colleague and friend passed away earlier this week.

He meant so much to us at The Capital and continued to push through his own challenges to support us. Please consider taking some time to learn more about him here:

www.thebaltimorebanner.com/opinion/colu...

Pat Furgurson, journalist who covered his colleagues’ murders, dies

Pat Furgurson covered a tragedy that swept up him, the newspaper he worked for, Annapolis, and for a moment, the nation.

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Janie McCauley @janiemccap.bsky.social · Nov 21

I played tennis for two years inside San Quentin prison with Kenny, now paroled and making positive contributions to society helping others. Beyond proud of his new life he worked hard to achieve. His first game at Chase Center, too.

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Sally Stapleton @sallystapleton.bsky.social · Nov 19

Highly recommend!

Lucy Nicholson @lucynic.bsky.social · Nov 15

Photojournalism internship at The Associated Press in London, starting June 2, 2025 for five months. Exciting opportunity to work with a great team!
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Photographer (Global News Intern, Photographer)

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Sally Stapleton @sallystapleton.bsky.social · Nov 18

The Bluest of Skies/
Eleven years ago at dusk on Main Beach, Groton Long Point, CT, Nov. 18, 2013.

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