Elliot C. Williams
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Elliot C. Williams
@ecwilliams.bsky.social
Journalist & educator based in the DC area | Trainings & programs: @npcinstitute.bsky.social | www.elliotcwilliams.com
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During a press conference, Kristi Noem claimed that ICE has not detained or arrested any US citizens. This isn't true.

The reality is that at least 170 citizens have been held by immigration agents, including two kids with cancer.
More than 170 US citizens have been held by immigration agents
ProPublica uncovered that Americans have been kicked, dragged, and detained for days.
www.motherjones.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Not fun fact according to the American Federation of Teachers: As of 2020, 25% of adjunct professors were eligible for public assistance. I had colleagues who used food stamps.

Poverty doesn’t always look like what you’d expect, and none of us are guaranteed a life without un- or under-employment.
October 30, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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NPR is highlighting Indigenous stories from across its network in celebrations of Indigenous Peoples Day. n.pr/47nGDK8
Highlighting Indigenous stories from across NPR's network
NPR is highlighting Indigenous stories from across its network in celebrations of Indigenous Peoples Day.
n.pr
October 13, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Breaking news: The Washington Post joined the New York Times, CNN and the Atlantic in refusing to sign the Defense Department’s restrictive new press policy, citing First Amendment concerns.
Prominent news outlets reject Pentagon rules before signing deadline
The Washington Post and other major news outlets have refused to sign the Defense Department’s restrictive new press policy, citing First Amendment concerns.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 13, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Across the country, airports are refusing to air a video from the Homeland Security chief blaming Democrats for the shutdown. trib.al/tw3Hd3X
Airports Are Pushing Back Against Kristi Noem’s Shutdown Propaganda
Across the country, airports are refusing to air a video from the Homeland Security chief blaming Democrats for the shutdown.
trib.al
October 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted “no one has died” as a result of U.S. foreign aid cuts. In Myanmar, the grieving father of a 2-year-old boy who died after their food rations were cut calls such claims a lie.
Starving children screaming for food as US aid cuts unleash devastation and death across Myanmar
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has repeatedly said “no one has died" because of his government’s decision to gut its foreign aid program.
bit.ly
October 8, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Thanks to @npcinstitute.bsky.social for enlisting two dcogc.bluesky.social board members for this key briefing for reporters and anyone else following the federal takeover of DC law enforcement.
September 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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We’re hosting a briefing this Friday at noon ET with @dcogc.bsky.social to share best practices for gathering arrest data and covering the federal takeover of D.C. law enforcement. Bring your questions: www.pressclubinstitute.org/event/coveri...
Covering the Federal Takeover: Gathering arrest data, knowing the law, and other tips for journalists covering D.C. - Journalism Institute
Journalists covering the federal takeover of D.C.’s law enforcement have a lot to keep up with, including a slew of executive orders, near-daily public rallies and press conferences, and video footage...
www.pressclubinstitute.org
September 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Prosecutors Fail to Secure Indictment Against Man Who Threw Sandwich at Federal Agent www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/u...
Prosecutors Fail to Secure Indictment Against Man Who Threw Sandwich at Federal Agent
www.nytimes.com
August 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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So grateful for this opportunity, which allowed me to report on a novel anti-cancer effort in rural Kentucky. Read more: www.statnews.com/2025/07/23/c...
July 29, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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@washingtonpost.com is collecting the videos and photos of the police encounters you’ve witnessed in D.C. since President Donald Trump ordered federal agents to patrol the city.

Upload your footage via this link:
thewashingtonpost.formstack.com/forms/law_en...
We want your videos of law enforcement interactions in D.C. - Formstack
thewashingtonpost.formstack.com
August 22, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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The National Weather Service has received permission to hire hundreds back—including 126 “front-line mission critical” personnel whose need became especially apparent in the wake of Texas' floods. trib.al/SFuFL0a
Elon Musk’s Worst Nightmare About DOGE Is Starting to Come True
Federal agencies are starting to admit that DOGE’s policies were trash.
trib.al
August 7, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Uber’s Festering Sexual Assault Problem www.nytimes.com/2025/08/06/b...
Uber’s Festering Sexual Assault Problem
www.nytimes.com
August 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Larry Summers: "This is way beyond anything Nixon ever did ... this is the stuff of democracies giving way to authoritarianism. Firing statisticians goes with threatening the heads of newspapers, launching assaults on universities, launching assaults on law firms. This is really scary stuff."
August 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
KANANASKIS, Alberta (AP) — A Canadian Indigenous leader who greeted world heads of state arriving for the Group of Seven summit says he was “filled with rage” and considered leaving before Donald Trump arrived — saying the U.S. president has “caused much pain and suffering in the world.”
Canadian Indigenous leader says he was 'filled with rage' before 'intense' conversation with Trump
A Canadian Indigenous leader who greeted world heads of state arriving for the Group of Seven summit says he was “filled with rage” and considered leaving before Donald Trump arrived.
apnews.com
June 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Learn how to stand out in a crowd at Career Day at @pressclubdc.bsky.social.

In addition to plenty of networking, hear from @phillewis.bsky.social of @huffpost.com on strategies for building your brand and growing your network. Join us March 28: www.eventbrite.com/e/career-day...
Career Day at the National Press Club
Looking for your next journalism or communication job? Meet recruiters, get training, update your headshot, and more during Career Day @NPC.
www.eventbrite.com
March 17, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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📣 Calling all job seekers: Career Day at @pressclubdc.bsky.social offers a unique opportunity to meet top newsroom recruiters in the mid-Atlantic. Join us on March 28 for direct access to who’s hiring in journalism right now.

🎟️ Tickets on sale:
Career Day at the National Press Club
Looking for your next journalism or communication job? Meet recruiters, get training, update your headshot, and more during Career Day @NPC.
www.eventbrite.com
March 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Solutions-oriented journalism about America’s public health landscape has become increasingly important as disinformation continues to spread & health disparities widen.

Join us for a #webinar training series for journalists covering public health:
National Press Club Journalism Institute announces public health journalism training series - Journalism Institute
The National Press Club Journalism Institute will present a series of six virtual programs aimed at training journalists who cover public health.
www.pressclubinstitute.org
February 19, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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I became a member this week and I encourage all DC-area residents to do the same. We need this coverage more than ever.
The news is breaking at...well, a breakneck speed. We’ve been receiving more tips and calls for coverage than our small team has the resources to respond to. To meet this moment, we need support from readers like you. Help us keep up — and keep D.C. informed — by becoming a member: 51st.news/signup
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February 6, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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The National Press Club Journalism Institute hosted a constructive webinar today: "Trust & The Government: What journalists need to know to guide political coverage." Max Stier, CEO (and non-partisan good government champion) at the Partnership for Public Service shared this public sentiment:
February 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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We are thrilled to announce our 2025 Public Health Reporting Fellowship cohort! Fellows will receive training and funds to support reporting projects focused on the intersection of public health and health care delivery. www.pressclubinstitute.org/public-healt...
Public Health Reporting Fellowship  - Journalism Institute
The Public Health Reporting Fellowship awards up to $7,500 each to five individuals to support reporting projects focused on the intersection of public health policy and health care delivery.
www.pressclubinstitute.org
January 31, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Join us Feb. 7 at noon ET for a virtual briefing that will prepare journalists to cover the current political landscape with their audience in mind, while noting their unique role in how the public perceives — and trusts — their federal government. www.pressclubinstitute.org/event/trust-...
Trust and The Government: What journalists need to know to guide political coverage - Journalism Institute
Join the National Press Club Journalism Institute and Partnership for Public Service for a briefing that will prepare journalists to cover the federal government with their audience in mind, while not...
www.pressclubinstitute.org
January 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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If you’ve ever uttered the phrase “Black voters just didn’t turn out,” don’t talk to me. Just kidding… but seriously, we underestimate the role that voter suppression has on election turnout, by a lot, as I said in this panel at the @npcinstitute.bsky.social earlier this month.
January 27, 2025 at 11:58 PM