Lara Weber | @laraweber.bsky.social

States Newsroom. Ex-Chicago Tribune editorial board member, journalist whose natural habitat is wild outdoors. Enjoys flashbacks of Peace Corps-Zambia/Africa.

[Nicholas Kristof @NickKristof]

Jeff Bezos, who could keep the Wash Post a pillar of American democracy with the change dug out from his limousine seats, sets an example of surrender to authoritarianism for every other business person and institution in America.

[Ben Mullin @BenMullin]

A staggering statement from former Washington Post editor Marty Baron: "This ranks among the darkest days in the history of one of the world's greatest news organizations."

[Heartland Signal @HeartlandSignal]

NEW from Jennifer Schulze: Beware of Donald Trump’s made-for-TV immigration arrests. It’s only the start of his propaganda blitz.
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[News from the States || bsky @statesnewsroom.com @statesnewsroom]

It’s #GivingTuesday! States Newsroom is proud to shine a light on policy and politics in all 50 states.

If you’ve valued our on-the-ground reporting and state-focused analysis this year, can you help us continue serving our readers across the country?
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[News from the States || bsky @statesnewsroom.com @statesnewsroom]

News deserts are a real thing, and this blog post from tech company @newsbreakApp lays out the challenging state of local news access.

[Elaine S. Povich @espovich]

In this post-election world we need straightforward news. We, @stateline and our parent company @statesnewsroom are committed to news from the fifty states. Fair. Fearless. Free (to read). But not free to publish. So please support our work. Thank you. https://t.co/M04ieMZjtS

[Matt Vasilogambros @MattVas]

Catching my breath after the election to say I love the work that our @stateline_news and our partners at @statesnewsroom accomplished nationwide this year. But our work isn’t done. Please consider donating to supporting our nonprofit journalism https://t.co/dG83F9deV6

[Lara Weber | @laraweber.bsky.social @lweber]

Keep calm and follow our live election coverage from @statesnewsroom

#Election2024 #FairFearlessFree

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[Lara Weber | @laraweber.bsky.social @lweber]

Here's to all the journalists working their tails off tonight to cover this election @statesnewsroom and all the newsrooms. 🍻 🍕
(and h/t to my pals at @BetterGov for compiling this video)
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[Lara Weber | @laraweber.bsky.social @lweber]

All of THIS. 👇

@statesnewsroom #FairFearlessFree

[David DeWitt @DC_DeWitt]

🚨The 2024 Election is huge and voting is local, so I want to tell everyone why @statesnewsroom is so important to follow.

We have more than 200 on-the-ground reporters in all 50 states and DC — local reporters and editors with decades of experience covering their states. 1/

[Lara Weber | @laraweber.bsky.social @lweber]

Currently sitting in a virtual newsroom of 200+ of the finest journalists across the US prepping for a long night after a grueling campaign season. A free, thriving press is vital to democracy. Support local journalism. @statesnewsroom #FairFearlessFree
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[Stateline || bsky @stateline.org @stateline_news]

“It is hard when you are left with no home and electricity, with your children." Forgotten farmworkers, their homes and livelihoods destroyed, are struggling to survive after Hurricane Helene: https://t.co/lWwQaNEP81

[Lara Weber | @laraweber.bsky.social @lweber]

Great interview about election reporting. "Sanewashing" is a thing.

[Andrea Shaw @andreashaw07]

Q&A: The Nevada Current’s Michael Lyle on covering a swing state amid poll anxiety https://t.co/ouOuW6uwYi via @cjr @NevadaCurrent @statesnewsroom #FairFearlessFree

[News from the States || bsky @statesnewsroom.com @statesnewsroom]

For the most insightful on-the-ground reporting and expert analysis from our local journalists in 50 states, bookmark this page now and turn to us as we head toward Election Day.

#FairFearlessFree #LocalReporting #LocalJournalism #Decision2024
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It's Friday - stop your doomscrolling, and celebrate some good news with us!

[Robert Zullo @rczullo]

Madigan’s approach to power at center of opening statements in his corruption trial via @@CapitolNewsIL https://t.co/KO6knTH7Z1

[Lara Weber | @laraweber.bsky.social @lweber]

Now you can binge @statesnewsroom's entire six-part election series, "The Deciders." Dig in, it's highly nutritious.

[News from the States || bsky @statesnewsroom.com @statesnewsroom]

Have you read our series, "The Deciders," yet?

This is must-read journalism, essential coverage leading up to the 2024 general election, for everyone. And don't fear the paywall ... our content is all free.

Here's what you'll learn about in this series:

[Lara Weber | @laraweber.bsky.social @lweber]

The future of journalism is in good hands.
Unspool the whole @statesnewsroom thread to meet some amazing reporters.

[News from the States || bsky @statesnewsroom.com @statesnewsroom]

Big back-to-school wishes to our 2024 @StatesNewsroom fellows and summer interns! This outstanding class of reporters covered policy and politics in state capitals across the nation, proving that the future of journalism is in good hands. Take a bow …

[Lara Weber | @laraweber.bsky.social @lweber]

Follow these outstanding journalists - our class of 2024 interns and fellows at @statesnewsroom

#fairfearlessfree #localjournalism

[News from the States || bsky @statesnewsroom.com @statesnewsroom]

Big back-to-school wishes to our 2024 @StatesNewsroom fellows and summer interns! This outstanding class of reporters covered policy and politics in state capitals across the nation, proving that the future of journalism is in good hands. Take a bow …

[Annie Karni @anniekarni]

And today she tells @MarkLeibovich at the Tribune Festival: "Dick Cheney will be voting for Kamala Harris."