The Pro-Democracy Newsroom – Covering the Stakes of Elections, Not the Odds

What does it mean to have a pro-democracy newsroom? The SPJ DC Chapter hosted U.S. Democracy Day coordinators and journalists Beatrice Forman and Jaisal Noor to explain the concept, why…

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Submissions for 2024 Dateline Awards Extended

Each year, the SPJ DC Pro Chapter honors the best in print, broadcast and online journalism for coverage of the D.C. area. This year’s 2024 Dateline Awards contest has attracted new…

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SPJ DC Pro announces Dateline Awards finalists and winners

June 14, 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington, D.C., Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists announced recipients of its 2023 Dateline Awards for journalism excellence at its annual Hall…

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REMINDER: Women Sports Writers program Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 6:30 p.m.

(Photo by Jonathan Make, Nats Park Aug. 17, 2018) Don’t forget: Women Sports Writers Panel Sept. 25 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Have you made your reservation? SEPT. 25, 6:30 to…

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John Oliver: Why Journalism Is Important

It’s not often when we see such a full-throated defense of local journalism from outside the business. Well worth the 19+ minutes to watch.

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