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Journalism Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for 2024-12-13 ( 7 items )  
AAJA's Research: Measuring Progress for Change (10)
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The Asian American Journalists Association issued the following news release: "What gets measured gets managed." Management expert Peter Drucker was referring to corporate strategy, but the same applies to social change. The Asian American Journalists Association has developed a robust research program for that very reason: As we push newsrooms to better reflect the communities they serve, measuring progress is essential. The most obvious metric i more PR

FIRE SURVEY: Only 20% of university faculty say a conservative would fit in well in their department (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression issued the following news release: Dec. 12, 2024 A biology professor fired for saying X and Y chromosomes determine sex. A journalism professor's tenure offer rescinded because of her outspoken support of DEI. A lecturer subjected to retaliation and a year-long investigation for making a parody "land acknowledgement." These are just some of the high-profile cases of politicized university censorship tr more PR

N.Y. Mayor Adams Announces New Charter Revision Commission to Continue Important Work Tackling Generational Housing Crisis Impacting Working-Class New Yorkers (10)
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Dec. 12, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of a Charter Revision Commission (CRC) -- under chair Richard R. Buery, Jr., CEO of Robin Hood -- that will be tasked with reviewing the New York City Charter and determining how to make New York City's municipal government more transparent and responsive to the needs of city residents, especially when it comes to promoting fair housing a more PR

Neb. Gov. Pillen Makes Appointment to Nebraska Game & Parks Commission (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Stephen D. Mossman to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Mossman will serve as the representative for District 8 starting Jan. 16, 2025, subject to confirmation by the Nebraska Legislature. Mossman has been an attorney with Mattson Ricketts in Lincoln since 1989, with expertise in natural resources and environmental law, water law  more PR

Oregon Wild Issues Commentary: Imnaha River - Wolves, Wilderness, and Wildlands (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, Dec. 13 -- Oregon Wild issued the following commentary on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * Imnaha River: Wolves, Wilderness, and Wildlands By Marina Richie "Our responsibility as life tenants is to make certain that there are wilderness values to honor after we have gone." - William O. Douglas Snap snap, SNAP! Then came the whooooooosh and a thud that shook our popup camper by the Imnaha River in the predawn. Wes and I felt the reverberation from 150 yards away. Later, we found the D more PR

State Dept. Fact Sheet: U.S. Achievements in Advancing Human Rights Globally (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSfact) -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet: * * * U.S. Achievements in Advancing Human Rights Globally Human Rights Day stands as a powerful reminder of our enduring commitment to dignity, freedom, and justice - values fundamental to the founding of our nation and to the world we envision. Today, we celebrate achievements in advancing human rights, while humbly recognizing the challenges that remain. We also showcase the courageous individuals w more PR

White House Fact Sheet: For Human Rights Day, Highlighting the Biden-Harris Administration Global Human Rights Accomplishments (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * For Human Rights Day, Highlighting the Biden-Harris Administration Global Human Rights Accomplishments Over the last four years, President Biden and Vice President Harris have taken action to uphold universal human rights around the world. From protecting brave individuals defending life and liberty to securing some of the largest political prisoner releases in recent history, to holding a more PR