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The U.S. Public Is Losing Its Say on Environmental Policy

"Federal agencies have long been required to seek public comment when writing new regulations or approving large projects, from highways to data centers. The Trump administration is systematically undercutting that process, stifling public input while skirting federal laws."

Source: Yale Environment 360, 10/09/2026

Ex-Trump Officials Find New Jobs In Venezuela’s Lucrative Oil Industry

"Three days after Michael Jensen left his job as the top Trump White House official for Latin America policy in late May, he boarded a private jet with an American crypto tycoon scouting oil deals in Venezuela, where a U.S. military raid last January had removed President Nicolás Maduro and installed a compliant government."

Source: Washington Post, 10/09/2026

Isaias Strengthens To Category 2 Hurricane On Collision Course With US Gulf Coast

"Isaias strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane as it barreled toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday, prompting orders for tourists to abandon beaches for safer spots inland, sending locals scurrying for gas and groceries and leading fishing crews to secure their boats before the potentially destructive storm’s arrival."

Source: AP, 10/09/2026
October 29, 2026

DEADLINE: Journalismfund Europe's Invisible Life Grant Programme

Journalismfund Europe's Invisible Life program is funding cross-border investigations into farm animal welfare. The grant is open to teams of independent journalists and news outlets of two or more members. Deadline: Oct. 29. 

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October 26, 2026

DEADLINE: SJN/MIT Climate Journalism Fellowship

Solutions Journalism Network and MIT Energy and Climate have teamed up for a new fellowship to help journalists cover climate in their communities. The SJN/MIT Climate Journalism Fellowship offers stipends, workshops, and editorial support to 10 staff and independent journalists at local and regional U.S. newsrooms, to develop solutions-focused climate stories. Deadline: Oct. 26.

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January 8, 2027

DEADLINE: RJI Professional Innovation Fellowships

The Reynolds Journalism Institute invites proposals from individuals and organizations who wish to build practical and innovative resources for community-centered news, journalists and the communities they serve. Applications for the 2027 RJI Professional Innovation Fellowships will open on November 2 and close on January 8th. 

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October 15, 2026

DEADLINE: HITS Journalist in Residence Program

Are you an experienced staff or independent journalist who focuses on natural science, mathematics or computer science? Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS) is accepting applications for its journalist-in-residence program. Deadline: Oct. 15

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October 20, 2026

DEADLINE: GCJT Ochberg Fellowships — Deepen Your Trauma Reporting

Applications are open for the 2027 GCJT Ochberg Fellowship, a weeklong program uniting journalists in Paris to deepen their understanding of trauma and strengthen reporting on violence, conflict and tragedy.

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