Sorry I missed this! Thank you for the fellowship and for your kindness & support. There is a persistent habit by mainstream media to dominate space/stories, even to obliterate or write over Indigenous ppls existence. These stories are important.

Artists, academics and the City of Vancouver are coming together to bring you ‘Ripples,’ a billboard art project from artist Sydney Hart, curator Christine D’Onofrio, researcher Gavin Fridell and the @globalreportingcentre.org . Don’t miss the walking tour on Oct. 25: bit.ly/48uUY8x

NEW! In the latest State of Play episode, hear from El Jones, @nkalamb.bsky.social, and Charlotte Phillips as they discuss the events leading to Tennis Canada’s decision to close the Davis Cup matches to fans. Hosted by @sharonnadeem.bsky.social. 🎧 bit.ly/4pAxaX1

From cycling to soccer to tennis, fans, athletes and scholars have been pushing to suspend Israel from global sporting events. Listen to the latest episode from me for the @globalreportingcentre.org on this growing movement in sports and why it's become an arena for resistance against genocide 👇

Today is #PeaceDay. It's paramount to protect journalists reporting from conflict zones, particularly in Gaza. We echo the calls of @pressfreedom.bsky.social, @rsf.org, & @cjjpmedia.bsky.social to demand their safety and condemn Israel's blatant killing of journalists. bit.ly/47BA6Mt

After nearly two years of the Israel-Gaza war, a myriad of global grassroots movements are springing up to call for an end to Israel's attempts to sportswash its genocide in Gaza.

A global movement is growing to ban Israel from sports – from cycling to soccer to tennis. In my first episode as host, I explore how sports have become a flashpoint for protest, looking at past sporting boycotts — and if they can be effective today.

🎾 NEW: In Halifax, the Canada vs Israel Davis Cup matches were played in total silence — no fans, no media. In a special episode of State of Play, hear how protests, boycott calls & sportswashing collided at this match. 🎧: globalreportingcentre.org/state-of-pla... #DavisCup #StateOfPlay

NEW: Canada won’t respond to the UN finding of genocide in Gaza — only to the ICJ. @globalaffairs.canada.ca: The question of genocide is before the International Court of Justice. We are following developments closely

More crucial reporting on #LA28 from journalist, urbanist, and former guest of the State of Play podcast, @awalkerinla.bsky.social.

Coming this week! A new State of Play episode will examine why the Canada vs. Israel Davis Cup match in Halifax was played behind closed doors. Tennis Canada says the decision was based on “intelligence,” but it remains unclear what type of intelligence was used. bit.ly/4mgDTlV

Our State of Play podcast was a finalist for @inn.org's Insight Award for Explanatory Journalism – Small division at this year's INNY awards. Congrats to the winners, @mindsitenews.bsky.social and @morelatinosinnews.bsky.social's Palabra, and the other finalists! bit.ly/46uMD2b

Yesterday was #LiteracyDay. 📚 According to @unesco.org, 4 out of 10 children are not reaching a minimum proficiency in reading. Experts argue that the widening achievement gap is due to the stagnation of education and teaching methods over the past century.

In December 2024, fellows from the Global Reporting Program – based at @ubcjournalism.bsky.social – travelled to Eastern Europe to investigate how Baltic nations are fortifying their borders with Russia. Below is a series of photographs taken during their reporting. 📷 Photos: Bismah Mughal

The Global Reporting Centre joins @RSF_inter and 150 fellow media outlets in calling for Israel to #ProtectJournalistsInGaza and #LetReportersIntoGaza.

Good news for those who couldn't get enough of soccer this summer! The GRC put out a three-part mini-series about sports, politics, and the price of power and influence — with a blistering focus on #FIFA. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts. globalreportingcentre.org/s...

We're proud to be working with @merrillcollege.bsky.social, @cnsmd.bsky.social‬, Howard Center for Investigative Journalism ASU, @evidentmedia.org, and a consortium of other schools and newsrooms investigating the risks posed by trains carrying hazardous materials. cnsmaryland.org/off-the-rails/

We strongly condemn the killing of 5 Palestinian journalists by Israeli strikes at the Al Nasser Medical Complex today. We join @rsf.org's call for an emergency UN Security Council meeting to end the targeted killing of Palestinian journalists and hold Israel accountable. Read our full statement.

How are Baltic nations working to fortify their borders with Russia? Students at @ubcjournalism.bsky.social's Global Reporting Program answer that question in their new short documentary, produced in partnership with @pbsnews.org bit.ly/4mNUqhW

"Off the Rails" is a collaboration with @globalreportingcentre.org @evidentmedia.org and others. It includes stories on: 🛤️Preparedness: cnsmaryland.org/2025/08/06/m... 🦺Safety rules: cnsmaryland.org/2025/08/13/a... 🚨Prevention: cnsmaryland.org/2025/08/19/r... ... and more:

Did you know the GRC released three bonus episodes of State of Play this summer? The mini-series investigates the rise of chequebook diplomacy in global soccer, revealing the ugly side of the 'beautiful game.' Get it wherever you listen to podcasts! ⚽ globalreportingcentre.org/s...

This story is the latest from “Off the Rails,” a collaborative project between the Howard Centers for Investigative Journalism, @globalreportingcentre.org and others. More here: cnsmaryland.org/off-the-rails/

We're proud to be working with the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, @cnsmd.bsky.social, @evidentmedia.org, @npr.org, and a consortium of other newsrooms investigating the risk posed by trains carrying hazardous materials. Check out the latest from 'Off the Rails':

Apply for @oneworldmedia.bsky.social‬'s 2025 Fellowship + Grants, which support filmmakers and journalists reporting from the Global South. Access funding, mentoring and a global network to help bring underreported stories to international audiences. Due Aug 20th! oneworldmedia.org.uk/fellow...

How are Baltic nations working to fortify their borders with Russia? Students at @ubcjournalism.bsky.social's Global Reporting Program answer that question in their new short documentary, produced in partnership with @pbsnews.org. bit.ly/4mNUqhW

📢 Apply for @oneworldmedia.bsky.social‬'s 2025 Fellowship + Grants. Deadline August 20th! 🗞️ The One World Media Fellowship 🎥 Global Health Film Grant 🌱 Amazon Film Grant 🌍 Climate Reporting Gap Fellowship (Nigeria only)  More info: oneworldmedia.org.uk/fellow...

GRC founder and Bribe Inc. director @peterwklein.bsky.social shares 5 lessons for storytellers: 1️⃣ Park your ego 2️⃣ Respect your audience 3️⃣ Never lie 4️⃣ Protect your reputation 5️⃣ Be realistic on time & budget More via Authority Magazine. ⬇️ medium.com/authority-magazi...

This story is part of “Off the Rails,” a collaborative project between the Howard Centers for Investigative Journalism, @globalreportingcentre.org and others. Read more: cnsmaryland.org/2025/08/13/a... View the full investigation: cnsmaryland.org/off-the-rails/

Read the latest 'Off the Rails' story from @cnsmd.bsky.social and the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism @merrillcollege.bsky.social.

Amazing work from @evidentmedia.org. Check out the latest story from 'Off the Rails' - a collaborative series covering hazardous rail.

“If we are now at a stage where Israel can so brazenly target an entire news crew, what does that mean for the safety of any of the other journalists who are operating there? Who is next?” CPJ CEO @jodieginsberg.bsky.social told @theguardian.com. Read more⤵️ www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

A great opportunity for mid-career journalists and filmmakers from the Global South! This year’s opportunities include: 🗞️ The One World Media Fellowship 🎥 Global Health Film Grant 🌱 Amazon Film Grant 🌍 Climate Reporting Gap Fellowship (Nigeria only) Applications due: August 20

Calling all #journalists & #filmmakers – @oneworldmedia.bsky.social’s 2025 Fellowship + Grants are now open! Tell impactful stories from the global south with funding, mentorship and a global network. 🌎 Apply here: oneworldmedia.org.uk/fellowship/ Deadline is August 20th.

An entire news crew working for Al Jazeera was killed by Israel as they sought to bring the world firsthand reporting from #Gaza. Among them was prominent journalist Anas Al-Sharif, who had been previously smeared and threatened by the IDF. #NotATarget Full statement: cpj.org/2025/08/isra...

“That attack took out Al Jazeera’s entire Gaza City news crew. … It was a direct hit on a journalist tent. Journalists are civilians, and to kill them in war is a war crime,” CPJ’s CEO @jodieginsberg.bsky.social told @skynewsrss.bsky.social. Watch here⤵️ news.sky.com/video/commit... #NotATarget

Israel is murdering the messengers. The targeted Israeli strike on a media tent in #Gaza killed an entire news crew including 6 journalists — Israel’s deadliest single attack on journalists since Oct. 7, 2023. Read more: cpj.org/2025/08/isra...

Congrats to the @howardcenterasu.bsky.social at Arizona State University for publishing 'Aging U.S. railroad bridges self-inspected, findings kept secret' in ‪Capital News Service. Check out their investigation into the factors driving railroad bridge accidents across the U.S. bit.ly/45mBbVI

Saudi Arabia is set to host the FIFA World Cup in 2034, while the US will be one of three North American countries to host the FIFA World Cup in 2026. Will either tournament be safe for visitors? Listen to State of Play to find out. bit.ly/3U2KRQ6

For this investigation, the Howard Center worked in collaboration with @globalreportingcentre.org and others. The team reviewed hundreds of documents, interviewed dozens of individuals and obtained unprecedented access to rail data. Stay tuned for more findings ... cnsmaryland.org/off-the-rails/

We're proud to be working with the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, @merrillcollege.bsky.social, @cnsmd.bsky.social and a consortium of other schools and newsrooms investigating the risk posed by trains carrying hazardous materials. View the first story in the 'Off the Rails' series.

The world of soccer is influenced by geopolitics and the agendas of politicians and power brokers. In the latest episode of State of Play, @karimzidan.com talks about how fans can reclaim their sport. bit.ly/3U2KRQ6

It was so much fun to have this clip included in John Oliver’s show last night! #FCPA #Trump #Unaoil no

A clip from GRC founder @peterwklein.bsky.social's Bribe Inc. documentary was featured on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, where @trace-inc.bsky.social president @alexandrawrage.bsky.social presented an anti-corruption argument on @cnbc.com against bribing foreign governments.

Sunday's episode of ‪Last Week Tonight featured a clip from @peterwklein.bsky.social's Bribe Inc. documentary, where @alexandrawrage.bsky.social recalled being asked to make an anti-corruption argument on CNBC. Dumbfounded, she asked who would give a pro-corruption argument — the answer: DJT.

Today is the most dangerous time to be a journalist in CPJ’s history. At least 124 journalists and media workers were killed last year, nearly two-thirds of them Palestinians killed by Israel. Read more in CPJ’s #2024KilledReport: cpj.org?p=451429

“If we do not act now, there will be no one left in Gaza to tell anyone’s story. And that silence – those deaths – will be on us.” — CPJ’s CEO @jodieginsberg.bsky.social‬ writes in an op-ed for ‪@theguardian.com‬ Read more⤵️ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

This past summer, Saudi Arabia participated in the CONCACAF Gold Cup – a soccer tournament for national teams from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. So, how did a Gulf State end up competing in the tournament? Find out on State of Play. bit.ly/3U2KRQ6

In the world of sports, there’s nothing stronger than fan loyalty. Today, countries in need of image rehabilitation can attempt to buy that loyalty. We look at one of the biggest culprits – Saudi Arabia. Listen to State of Play here:  bit.ly/3U2KRQ6

The GRC's @sharonnadeem.bsky.social is one of the founding members of Canadian Journalists for Justice in Palestine, a national coalition advocating for the safety of Palestinian journalists and media workers. Learn more: bit.ly/4ohVDji

Can a nation buy political legitimacy? From the CONCACAF Gold Cup to the FIFA World Cup, we explore Saudi Arabia’s attempts to trade big money for sports success and fan loyalty. Listen to State of Play. bit.ly/3U2KRQ6