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June 30, 2025

DEADLINE: SPLC Student Press Freedom Awards

The Student Press Law Center annually presents awards to recognize exceptional efforts of high school and college journalists in fighting for student press freedom and in telling important stories of their communities. Deadline: Jun 30, 2025.

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June 4, 2025

DEADLINE: EJN Story Grants to Report on Great Apes and One Health in Africa

Internews’ Earth Journalism Network is offering reporting grants to journalists in Africa to support the production of in-depth stories on threats faced by great apes, particularly the impact of disease and other health considerations, as well as conservation strategies to protect these species and their habitats. Deadline: Jun 4, 2025.

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From Fear to Fascination — A New Insect Narrative

Media coverage of “bugs” is often sensationalistic and centered on fear and disgust. But conservation photographer and writer Danae Wolfe says journalists should be highlighting the importance, beauty and plight of insects and spiders. Reporting that offers alternative perspectives on these essential creatures can inspire curiosity and admiration, and encourage efforts to protect them. Wolfe on why to write about insects.

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"PBS And Minnesota Public TV Station Sue Trump White House"

"PBS and a public television station in rural Minnesota filed suit on Friday against President Trump over his executive order demanding that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting kill all funding for the network. The suit alleges Trump's order is unlawful, exceeding his authority as president and violating Constitutional protections of free speech because he has made clear he doesn't like PBS's news coverage and programming."

Source: NPR, 06/02/2025

Pa. Fracking Firm Surrenders Water Permits Over Concerns About Stream Flow

"A natural gas company has surrendered its permits to pump water from a western Pennsylvania creek in a move welcomed by environmentalists fearful of rising industrial demand for surface water and the growing threat of climate change."

Source: Inside Climate News, 06/02/2025

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