@spj-posts.bsky.social national president Emily Bloch said, “Mr. Guevara seems to have been clearly identified as press, and while we are still looking into the details, based on what we know, he should not have been prevented from doing his job, much less taken into custody.”

UPDATE: The Los Angeles Press Club has filed suit against the city of Los Angeles and LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell in the Central District of California's federal courts over its actions toward journalists covering anti-ICE protests in recent days. /more

Pretty much all of us covering the protests over the last week have gotten targeted by police in some manner: Shot at with "less-lethals", illegal searches, harassment, forced to disperse despite penal code 409.7, detainment, etc.

We're living through the Who Cares Era, where completely disposable things are shoddily produced for people to mostly ignore, while the government stomps its uncaring boot on our necks. But there's an easy way to fight back: Care. I wrote about it: dansinker.com/posts/2025-0...

Bookmark our new DOGE Impact Tracker to follow the government funding cuts that are taking a toll on everyday Americans. capitalandmain.com/doge-impact-...

where’s his invite???? #MetGala #BlackDandyism

Michigan’s red flag law is saving lives. In just one year, it’s helped stop potential school shootings, domestic violence, suicide, and more. Now Republicans want to repeal it. I wrote about why we can’t let them. www.detroitnews.com/story/opinio...

They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.

SPJ is alarmed by the White House’s announcement that it is upending a time-tested system for determining the rotating pool of reporters who cover the president. We strongly support the White House Correspondents Association. Read the full statement on our website: www.spj.org/spj-denounce...

Who owns our newsroom? No one. ProPublica is a fiercely independent nonprofit. Not even our board or our donors know what we’re working on until it’s published. We are powered by 70,000 of you and counting. Join us: propub.li/4ih6dmJ

Please give some love to @mikestucka.bsky.social @biglocalnews.bsky.social @cephillips.bsky.social @ethanscorey.bsky.social- this is BRILLIANT. Check this out if you want to download gov contract cancellations. Also, does anyone know a good expert in fed contracts? github.com/biglocalnews...

Once considered a bastion for free expression, America's record on press freedoms has fallen to a historic low, according to Reporters Without Borders. Under Trump's second presidency, the press is "under siege," the group argues.

Want to go visit the national parks this year? Sorry. The reservation system is shut down, EMT personnel are gone, so don't get hurt or lost. No one can clean the bathrooms or cabins, so they'll be closed. Rangers are fired. www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

The Society of Professional Journalists is aware and concerned about this act of censorship and apparent blatant violation of the First Amendment. We are monitoring this closely — stay tuned.

As the Trump administration ramps up its attacks on journalists, it’s time for news organizations to adopt the belief that “an attack on one is an attack on all” and band together to fight back, writes Lenfest Institute CEO and Executive Director Jim Friedlich for @inquirer.com

Happening today! Register below for a webinar on the current state of student press freedom, leading up to #StudentPressFreedomDay.

SPJ supports @apnews.com in its First Amendment right to cover the White House and is disturbed by the Trump administration’s mounting efforts to stifle and intimidate the independent press. Read the full statement: www.spj.org/spj-backs-ap... @emilybloch.com

The always great @dansinker.com has some good advice for you and me. Write it down: dansinker.com/posts/2025-0...

Dorothy B. Porter changed libraries 💜 The Dewey Decimal System used to only have two classifications for Black people: 325 (colonization) & 326 (slavery). Each book by a Black person was put into one of these classifications. A book of poetry? Classified as colonization. Enter Dorothy B. Porter 🧵

The @soljourno.bsky.social is hiring! We’re looking for someone with a passion for project management and the skills and experience to match. This is a US-based remote role (hybrid if you’re in the NYC area). Application deadline is Feb 18 jobs.lever.co/solutionsjou...

Members of the Hawaii Senate introduced a bill that would subject journalists in the state to penalties for ethical violations. "This proposed legislation not only undermines press freedom but also threatens the foundation of ethical, independent journalism," said SPJ President @emilybloch.com.

We're new here, and you might be new to solutions journalism. So what is this different way of reporting news all about? And how does it keep you deeply informed without pushing you to the depths of despair? We can explain it in 5 minutes: thewholestory.solutionsjournalism.org/solutions-jo...

We thought quite a bit before joining Bluesky. Platforms are fickle. What seems helpful one day can crater the next. But we also know there needs to be more solutions journalism — and more places to find it. Let's get to work showing the world that news can be impactful, informative, AND HEALTHY.

👋 We've made it over to Bluesky! Hi! We're the Society of Professional Journalists. We are the nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior. www.spj.org

Illinois has put an end to the injustice of cash bail. And it’s working better than anyone expected.

I really miss having a reliable platform for breaking news - verified agencies that could post information in real time…with real people sharing and replying and adding their own vantage point. That requires accounts for weather, traffic, fire, police, elected official, etc all in one place :)

We made a starter pack for journalists covering the Northern Rocky Mountains (Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming). 🏔️ 📰 A great list for those who live in the Mountain West and want to keep up with the news + network. Please let us know who else belongs on this list and we'll add them!

I created an FOI and Open Government starter pack and will add to it when I see more FOI warriors on Bluesky.

If you care about freedom of the press in the United States, you need to brace for a major attack on it from the incoming FCC chair, Brendan Carr. And it's an opportune time to donate to the nation's premier defender of press rights, at the link below. www.rcfp.org

Thank you, @jeparsley.bsky.social for this excellent Society of Professional Journalists starter pack bsky.app/starter-pack...

Up with the sun at LAX. Good to see that it still rises but not taking anything for granted these days

Are journalists human? Come to @stanfordpress.bsky.social and find out. #AHumanCondition is a live storytelling performance and immersive journey; codirected by María Zurita Ontiveros and Luisa Ortiz Pérez. Register, tickets are free! tinyurl.com/hcjopro #JournalismTheater

I can no longer listen to coastal journalists/talking heads talk about the middle of the country. The lack of cultural competency is malpractice. The lens they’re working with is too simple for this moment in time. Your practice has to be layered to be useful.

So many great journalism people in this @jskstanford.bsky.social starter pack. HT to @dansinker.com for setting it up go.bsky.app/7oV5Try

Don't miss this opportunity! Your future self will thank you for taking the time to apply for a John S. Knight Fellowship at Stanford. In these uncertain times, we have built a support network that lasts. For application tips, a great FAQ & more, please go to jsk.stanford.edu/become-a-fel...