Don't forget to register for our next free #JAWS Webinar: Journalism & AI - Promise or Threat? with NYU professor and author, Meredith Broussard.

Our #JAWS Health Journalism fellows met up for another workshop at the @healthjournalism.org conference this week. We're so proud of the work these journalists are doing: www.jaws.org/meet-the-202...

#JAWS membership includes free career resources from The Rewrite, a community for journalists ready to reimagine what’s possible in their careers. It’s about giving yourself choices in an industry where too many have been blindsided without a plan. Learn more: www.jaws.org/news/jaws-pa...

FREE #JAWS WEBINAR: Join NYU Professor Meredith Broussard to discuss the upsides & downsides of AI for journalism. Learn about the acronyms, platforms, the handful of ways journalists have used AI in the newsroom, & the many cases where journalists have investigated AI systems to uncover harms.

#JAWS Seattle: Meet us at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park on Monday, June 1 at 7 p.m. for a book talk with Carol J. Williams and Linda Norlander: www.thirdplacebooks.com/event/linda-...

#JAWS Boston: Join us for an evening gathering at the Esplanade on Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30 p.m. Bring a blanket, food & stay for a stroll. RSVP to [email protected].

Congratulations to Ashley Fredde for publishing her first piece as part of the #JAWS Health Journalism Fellowship! www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2026/05/26/f...

#JAWS joined a coalition of 14 other press groups to sign an open letter in solidarity with ABC for defending 'The View' and Jimmy Kimmel against FCC efforts to attack free speech. www.jaws.org/news/jaws-jo...

On May 15, #JAWS New York hosted a spring meetup and book event with Stanford professor Michelle A. Williams and investigative reporter and JAWS member Linda Marsa, co-authors of The Cure for Everything. The book tells the gripping, often unknown history of American public health.

Congratulations to #JAWS member Lynn Sweet, who was named a 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient from the Chicago Headline Club! headlineclub.org/2026/03/26/c...

Congratulations to #JAWS Board Member Sylvia Snowden of WGN Radio on winning her Peter Lisagor Award! Sylvia received the award for “Best Investigative Reporting” from the Chicago Headline Club. Read more about the investigation: wgnradio.com/news/suspend...

JAWS joined a coalition of more than 20 organizations to sign this letter urging the VA to end investigations into employees speaking to the press.

#JAWS D.C.: Join us for a conversation with the journalists and co-plaintiffs leading a lawsuit against the government in a fight to save Voice of America.

LAST CALL to register for Wednesday's free webinar with award-winning journalist & founder of Invisible Threads Lab, Kate Woodsome. She'll cover the science of stress, how to spot your early warning signs, & how to build a simple daily practice using tools you can use anywhere, in under 60 seconds.

Congratulations to Ashley Moss for publishing her first story as part of the #JAWS Health Journalism Fellowship! The fellowship is made possible by the generosity of the @commonwealthfund.org www.louisianafirstnews.com/news/louisia...

JUST ANNOUNCED: Seven nonfiction authors have been selected for the Books & Browse Authors Panel & Book-Signing at #JAWSCAMP2026 in Santa Monica, CA. Early bird registration for the conference is now open!

FREE #JAWS WEBINAR MAY 13: Stress is part of the job. Burnout doesn't have to be. Join award-winning journalist Kate Woodsome to learn how and why your body, mind and relationships can shift for better or worse under pressure — and how to navigate this with care. www.jaws.org/news/jaws-we...

Congratulations to #JAWS Health Journalism Fellow Rose Lundy for publishing her first story with the fellowship, made possible by the @commonwealthfund.org

#JAWS NEW YORK: Come connect at our spring meetup on Friday, May 15. Special guests will be Michelle A. Williams and Linda Marsa, co-authors of The Cure for Everything: The Epic Struggle for Public Health and a Radical Vision for Human Thriving. RSVP on myJAWS or to [email protected].

This #WorldPressFreedomDay, JAWS remains committed to defending press freedoms and journalists as they continue to face attacks in 2026. Read our most recent statements in support of our fellow journalists and the first amendment:

JAWS signed onto a statement urging the DOJ to drop charges against Georgia Fort and other journalists who were arrested while reporting on protests in Minnesota this year. www.jaws.org/news/civil-s...

FREE #JAWS WEBINAR MAY 13: Stress is part of the job. Burnout doesn't have to be. In this workshop, Kate Woodsome of Invisible Threads Lab will cover the science of stress, how to spot early warning signs, & how to build a simple daily practice using tools you can use anywhere, in under 60 seconds.

Members get exclusive access to our full catalog of webinars on demand! More info: www.jaws.org/join

Congratulations to #JAWS Health Journalism Fellow Ngozi Cole, who published her first piece for the fellowship! The Health Journalism Fellowship, now in its 4th year, is made possible by the @commonwealthfund.org.

#JAWSApplause: Congratulations to #JAWS member and CAMP co-chair Janice Rhoshalle Littlejohn, who received a commendation as a 2025 Trailblazer Award nominee at the County of Los Angeles, Department of Parks and Recreation Employee "ParkAdemy" Awards Banquet!

#JAWS Boston is hosting an event for freelancers this week! Email [email protected] for details & to RSVP

Congrats to Lingzi Chen for publishing her first piece for the JAWS Health Journalism Fellowship, now in its 4th year thanks to the @commonwealthfund.org lakeconews.com/84187-federa...

Early bird registration for #JAWSCAMP2026 is now open! Reserve your spot now before regular rates begin July 1. JAWS members can access special discounted prices by using the discount code found on the myJAWS membership app when registering. Can’t find the code? Email [email protected] for help.

FREE JAWS WEBINAR APRIL 22: Join investigative journalist & the Editor of @muckrock.com, Anna Massoglia, to go beyond campaign websites to investigate political candidates. Learn how to use public records, financial disclosures, campaign finance filings & more. Register: www.jaws.org/news/jaws-we...

The headlines tell the story: Mass layoffs. Shuttered newsrooms. Shrinking budgets. #JAWS partners with The Rewrite, a community for journalists ready to reimagine what’s possible in their careers. It’s about giving yourself choices in an industry where too many have been blindsided without a plan:

FREE JAWS WEBINAR APRIL 22: Join investigative journalist & the Editor of @muckrock.com, Anna Massoglia, to go beyond campaign websites to investigate political candidates. Learn how to use public records, financial disclosures, campaign finance filings & more. Register: www.jaws.org/news/jaws-we...

Congrats to Margaret Manto for publishing her first piece as part of the JAWS Health Journalism Fellowship! The fellowship is generously funded by the @commonwealthfund.org www.notus.org/health-scien...

Have you checked out the JAWS Store recently? We have tons of journalism-themed merch for yourself or your colleagues, including special JAWS designs in a variety of colors leading up to World Press Freedom Day on May 3. Proceeds benefit JAWS programming: www.jaws.org/the-jaws-store

#JAWSApplause: Congrats to JAWS member Roberta Baskin, who will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the 21st Annual Ridenhour Prizes recognizing truth tellers and whistleblowers in investigative journalism. Email your JAWS Applause updates to [email protected] to be featured in our monthly newsletter.

#JAWS is proud to support #LocalNewsDay, a national day of action connecting communities with trusted local news. Find a local newsroom near you and learn more about how to get involved: localnewsday.org/get-involved

Chicago #JAWS members, be sure to save the date for @fieldfoundation.bsky.social's July 16 event:

Register for our free #JAWS Webinar April 22: Investigating Candidates - Tracking Public Records and Financial Ties. Join investigative journalist & the Editor of @muckrock.com, Anna Massoglia, to go beyond campaign websites to investigate political candidates. www.jaws.org/news/jaws-we...

Are you an author with a recently published book to share? Submit your book to be featured at the #JAWSCAMP2026 Books & Browse panel in Santa Monica, CA! Deadline to submit is April 10: www.jaws.org/news/call-fo...

Our latest JAWS Webinar: FOIA & Find Out is now available on demand in the resources section of the myJAWS member portal. Not a member? Join today at jaws.org/join.

Thank you to JAWS Boston Regional Group co-captains Amy Bracken and Heather Beasley Doyle for representing us at the Power of Narrative Conference! On Sat, May 16, JAWS Boston is hosting a spring walk & picnic on the Esplanade! Interested in joining a regional group? Email [email protected] for info.

FREE #JAWS WEBINAR APRIL 22: Join investigative journalist and the Editor of @muckrock.com, Anna Massoglia, to go beyond campaign websites to investigate political candidates for your reporting. Registration is required to attend:

Thank you to everyone who attended or volunteered at the D.C. Journalism Job Fair this past weekend!

LAST CALL to register for our free #JAWS webinar, FOIA & Find Out, on Tuesday, March 31 at 7 p.m. ET. Sunshine Week is March 15-21, but any time is a good time to make public records requests. Bring your questions, examples and join the discussion! Registration is required:

Have you booked your room for #JAWSCAMP2026 yet? JAWS’ annual Conference and Mentoring Program (CAMP) will be held Oct. 2-4 at the Hyatt Centric Delfina in sunny Santa Monica, CA. Reserve your spot now at the discounted rate: www.jaws.org/jawscamp2026

Congrats to Kathleen Davis on her first publication as part of the #JAWS Health Journalism Fellowship! The fellowship, generously funded by the @commonwealthfund.org is now in its 4th year. www.sciencefriday.com/segments/cou...

Submissions are now being accepted for the Books & Browse panel showcasing JAWS authors at #JAWSCAMP2026. Interested? Submit your book info for consideration by April 10. Details: www.jaws.org/news/call-fo...

LAST CALL! REGISTRATION ENDS 3/25: Register now for the annual Washington, D.C. Journalism Job Fair hosted by Georgetown University’s Master of Professional Studies in Journalism program on Saturday, March 28.

#JAWS is sad to share the passing of Diana Fuentes, Executive Director of Investigative Reporters and Editors. Diana was a fierce advocate for press freedom and did so much for so many people in her position at IRE: www.ire.org/2026/03/21/i...

#JAWS D.C. members: Join us for a book talk with author Joanne Kenen on March 24 from 6-8 p.m. Details & RSVP can be found on the myJAWS member portal: myjaws.mn.co/events/jaws-...

Members of the #JAWS board of directors and our executive director met this past weekend for an annual retreat in Santa Monica, CA. Thank you to our board for working to provide opportunities, safety and a sense of community for women in journalism!