Journalism & Media

"Is Fake Grass Safe? A Manufacturer Sues to Stop a Discussion."

"Four experts were sued for defamation ahead of a seminar where they planned to talk about research into the potential health risks on playgrounds and sports fields nationwide." "The seminar seemed straightforward enough. Four experts planned to talk about whether artificial grass, which is used on playgrounds and sports fields nationwide, has health risks for children."

Source: NYTimes, 06/20/2025
July 15, 2025

DEADLINE: COP30 Climate Change Media Partnership Reporting Fellowship

The Climate Change Media Partnership, led by Internews’ Earth Journalism Network and the Stanley Center for Peace and Security, will provide in-person and virtual fellowships to journalists from low- and middle-income countries to cover COP30 in Brazil, Nov 10-21, 2025. Apply by Jul 15.

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June 24, 2025

FPF Webinar: Using Public Records To Fight Government Secrecy and Improve Communities

Join Freedom of the Press Foundation for a virtual discussion on the harms of secrecy, and how records requests can fight back and help inform the public. The panel will discuss success stories and lessons learned, and share practical tips about how to craft the most effective requests possible. 1 pm ET.

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June 30, 2025

DEADLINE: CANEX Shorts Film Competition

Afreximbank's Creative Africa Nexus programme invites entries by Jun 30 from filmmakers aged 18 to 35 years old, living in Africa and the Diaspora. Three winners will receive a cash prize of $2000, have their film screened at CANEX at IATF2025 in Algiers, Algeria, Sep 4-10, and an expenses-paid trip to attend.

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June 25, 2025 to June 27, 2025

GlobalFact: Global Fact-Checking Summit

Hosted by the International Fact-Checking Network, this 12th annual event takes place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and virtually, featuring keynote presentations, interactive learning sessions and networking events. Topics include climate change, investigaing disinformation campaigns, AI and more. 

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Lobbyist Claims That NY Plastic Bill Harms People Of Color Called ‘Misleading’

"The oil and petrochemical lobby is attempting to fend off a New York state proposal to slash plastic waste by arguing that it will disproportionately burden people of color, advocates and assembly sources say, despite widespread evidence that the plastic supply chain poses serious health risks to Black and brown communities."

Source: Guardian, 06/18/2025

"Inside Utah’s PR Campaign to Seize Public Lands"

"Last year, as Utah prepared to file a lawsuit aiming to take control of millions of acres of federal public land within its borders, state officials sought help swaying public opinion in their favor. They turned to a group of public relations professionals at Penna Powers, a media and branding firm based in Salt Lake City."

Source: Public Domain, 06/18/2025
July 21, 2025

DEADLINE: World Food Forum Youth Film Festival

The World Food Forum's Global Youth Action Initiative invites fiction and non-fiction entries to this global short film competition. Filmmakers must be 18-39 years old. Winning films may be screened at the festival in Rome from Oct 13-17, 2025. Cash prizes. Enter by Jul 21.

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July 28, 2025

DEADLINE: Next Gen Radio Project

NPR’s Next Gen Radio is a five-day, audio-focused, digital journalism project (some people in-person, some not). Next up: Texas Newsroom, ​Aug 24-29, 2025. Apply by Jul 28. Learn how to report and produce a non-narrated audio piece and a companion multimedia story.

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