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Reporters Uncover a State Parks Scandal in Florida [1]

Emailed documents and an anonymous memo set two Tampa Bay Times reporters to investigate government development plans for sensitive state lands. Max Chesnes and Emily L. Mahoney followed the fast-moving story for more than a year, approaching it as a drumbeat of scoops. Ultimately, the government reversed course. Read about this award-winning series in the latest Inside Story Q&A.

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Dems Slam Trump Admin After DOJ Drops Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case [11]

"Democrats are reacting to the Justice Department’s move to drop its Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism case against Olympian David Hearn, saying the move validated their longstanding criticism that the administration is weaponizing the Justice Department."

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Source: The Hill [15], 08/03/2026

Democrats’ ‘Climate Hushing’ Prompts Activists To Turn Up The Volume [16]

"Nationwide actions seek to counter view that talking about climate crisis distracts from affordability messaging"

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Source: Guardian [20], 08/03/2026

Smithsonian American History Exhibits Too Woke, Say House Republicans [21]

"In a subcommittee hearing Tuesday, House Republicans sharply questioned the director of the National Museum of American History, Anthea Hartig. The GOP lawmakers' comments closely mirrored Trump administration's criticisms of the institution she leads as insufficiently patriotic."

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Source: NPR [22], 07/24/2026

"U.S. Withdraws Subpoenas Issued to New York Times Journalists" [23]

"The Justice Department on Thursday withdrew the subpoenas that sought phone records and grand jury testimony from New York Times journalists who had reported on the security capabilities of President Trump’s new Qatari-donated Air Force One jet."

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Source: New York Times [24], 07/24/2026
August 14, 2026

DEADLINE: Pulitzer Center's Digital Storytelling Accelerator for Climate Reporters [25]

A tuition-free, six-week virtual workshop for U.S. local news reporters covering climate stories. Learn to create content for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts—no prior video experience required. You’ll learn by doing— developing a story you’re already working on into a polished, ready-to-post short video. Seats are limited! Apply by August 14th.

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September 25, 2026

DEADLINE: The Berlin Prize, American Academy in Berlin [28]

Applications are open for the 2027-28 Berlin Prize, which funds semester-long fellowships in the humanities, social sciences, law, journalism and public policy. Priority areas include democracy, security, technology and AI, energy and climate, and global order, with dedicated tracks for Jewish studies, German studies and public health/biotech. Application deadline: Sept 25, 2026, 12pm ET

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August 27, 2026

DEADLINE: Journalismfund's The Invisible Life Grant [29]

This program supports cross-border teams of professional journalists and/or news outlets investigating issues related to farm animal welfare and European interests, both within and beyond Europe. Two application rounds are scheduled for this grant program in 2026: Thursday 27 August 2026 at 1 pm CET (Brussels time) and Thursday 29 October 2026 at 1 pm CET (Brussels time). 

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SEJournal Adds Two New Editors [35]

SEJournal welcomes two additions to our Publications masthead — veteran data/multimedia journalist Geoff McGhee and early-career freelancer Julie Zenderoudi. McGhee joins us as co-editor of our visual journalism column, EJ InSight. And Zenderoudi comes aboard as co-editor of Freelance Files. Learn more about them and watch for their contributions to our pages in the near future. Plus, two farewells.

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US Trial Could Reveal Who Paid Hackers To Target Exxon Climate Critics [37]

"A group of American climate activists are closely watching a US court case that could reveal who hired hackers to target their inboxes a decade ago."

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Source: Guardian [40], 07/17/2026

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