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June 2024
— SPJ Board Postpones National Public and Member Awards Until 2025
— SPJ urges Mississippi Supreme Court to overturn lower court order that threatens journalists� First Amendment rights
May 2024
— SPJ urges swift action by Senate panel on federal shield law to protect journalists
— SPJ calls for action by journalists against gag rules after key legal win
— SPJ Foundation awards over $45,000 in grants to seven initiatives and journalism programs
— SPJ announces 2023 Mark of Excellence National Winners
— SPJ condemns arrest of freelance reporter at UCLA and demands charges be dropped
— SPJ-led coalition demands Texas authorities drop charges against photojournalist Carlos Sanchez
April 2024
— Region 8 Mark of Excellence Awards 2023 winners announced
— Region 12 Mark of Excellence Awards 2023 winners announced
— SPJ demands Texas Department of Public Safety drop charges and arrest warrant against Fox 7 News photojournalist
— SPJ condemns arrest of Fox 7 News photojournalist, calls for law enforcement to allow journalists to report without interference
— Region 3 Mark of Excellence Awards 2023 winners announced
— Region 11 Mark of Excellence Awards 2023 winners announced
— SPJ continues to call for the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and all imprisoned journalists
— Region 7 Mark of Excellence Awards 2023 winners announced
— Region 1 Mark of Excellence Awards 2023 winners announced
— SPJ Ethics Committee denounces checkbook journalism with news coverage of Trump�s trial
— Region 9 Mark of Excellence Awards 2023 winners announced
— Region 10 Mark of Excellence Awards 2023 winners announced
— Region 2 Mark of Excellence Awards 2023 winners announced
— Updates to SPJ Code of Ethics online interactive links
— The Society of Professional Journalists hires Caroline Hendrie as executive director
— Region 4 Mark of Excellence Awards 2023 winners announced
— Region 5 Mark of Excellence Awards 2023 winners announced
— Region 6 Mark of Excellence Awards 2023 winners announced
— SPJ condemns The Colorado Republican Party for expelling journalist Sandra Fish from state assembly
March 2024
— North Carolina General Assembly recipient of Black Hole Award
— The missing and murdered Indigenous person crisis calls for Indigenous data sovereignty
— SPJ continues to advocate for journalists through its Legal Defense and First Amendment Forever Fund
— IJA, SPJ FOI and IMFA encourage tribal officials to commit to the 2024 Sunshine Week Open Indigenous Governments Proclamation/Pledge
— SPJ FOI Committee encourages state government officials to commit to the 2024 Sunshine Week Open Proclamation
— SPJ condemns decision against Catherine Herridge and calls for protection of press freedom
February 2024
— SPJ and Authory partnership helps journalists back up their work
January 2024
— SPJ Legal Defense Fund to assist freelance journalist after FBI raid
— SPJ offers resources for journalists affected by layoffs
— SPJ co-authors legal brief supporting First Amendment right to record and publish livestreamed court hearings
— SPJ commends the House for passing the PRESS Act, urges Senate to follow suit
— SPJ commits $15,000 to development of �SEIZED� documentary
December 2023
— Another journalist anti-gag suit filed against public agency
— SPJ is alarmed by Trump�s anti-democratic speech
November 2023
— SPJ concerned about lawsuit targeting free speech
— SPJ condemns Fox Sports' host for fabricating quotes
— SPJ celebrates International Day To End Impunity For Crimes Against Journalists
— SPJ calls for protection of journalists working in Gaza
October 2023
— SPJ requests cameras allowed in courtroom for Trump's DC trial
— Resolutions passed at SPJ23
— Delegates at SPJ23 vote to replace delegate system with 'one member, one vote'
— SPJ elects 2023-24 Board of Directors and Regional Coordinators
— Bill Ketter named Wells Memorial Key recipient, SPJ�s highest honor
— Ashanti Blaize-Hopkins sworn in as 107th president of Society of Professional Journalists
September 2023
— SPJ Foundation creates fund to support Ukrainian journalists
— SPJ recognizes Ohio University with campus program honors
— William Paterson University named 2023 SPJ Outstanding Campus Chapter
— SPJ recognizes Chicago, Indiana and Cincinnati chapters with Chapter of the Year Awards
— E.W. Scripps School of Journalism named Historic Site in Journalism
— ProPublica, The Texas Tribune, The Marshall Project, Military Times, City Bureau, The Maine Monitor honored with SPJ Sunshine Award
— Austin American-Statesman, Chicago Tribune, ProPublica and The Washington Post earn SPJ Ethics in Journalism Awards
— SPJ announces finalists for 2023 Pro Chapter of the Year
— Dan Kubiske, Ginny McCabe recognized for outstanding contributions to SPJ with Howard S. Dubin Award
— SPJ announces 2023 professional chapter regional honorees
— SPJ announces 2023 campus chapter award finalists and regional program honorees
— Jesse Wegman of The New York Times receives $75,000 Pulliam Fellowship for Editorial Writing
— SPJ chapters recognized with 2023 Circle of Excellence Awards
— SPJ selects Jill Martin, University of Nebraska-Lincoln professor, for Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award
— SPJ congratulates photojournalists in historic settlement with NYPD
August 2023
— SPJ selects 10 students for SPJ23 News team
— SPJ 2023 Diversity Fellows announced
— SPJ selects Freelance Fellows to attend SPJ23
— Annie Bennett named Galvan Outstanding Graduate in Journalism recipient
— SPJ 2023 Terry Harper Scholars announced
— SPJ Foundation awards grants to NFOIC, NLGJA, Bay City News Foundation, ALMA
— SPJ hails lawsuit to challenge gag rules in public agency
— SPJ commits to Legal Defense Fund assistance after Marion County Record newsroom raid
July 2023
— Drew, Kalb, O'Brien, Priest, Visser honored as SPJ Fellows of the Society
— The Kansas City Star, ProbPublica, Bloomberg News, NBC News win New America Award
— Benitez, Guerrero announced as SPJ23 keynote speakers
June 2023
— SPJ to host 21 journalists and journalism educators for 2023 Future Leaders Academy
— Announcing the 2022 Sigma Delta Chi Awards, MOEy and Corbin Gwaltney winners
— SPJ concerned about record number of job cuts to newsroom staff
— SPJ announces 2022 Mark of Excellence National Winners
— SPJ is concerned about LA Times staff cuts
May 2023
— SPJ/JEA announce 2023 High School Essay Contest winners
— Region 9 Mark of Excellence Awards 2022 winners announced
— Region 11 Mark of Excellence Awards 2022 winners announced
April 2023
— Region 1 Mark of Excellence Awards 2022 winners announced
— Region 12 Mark of Excellence Awards 2022 winners announced
— Region 4 Mark of Excellence Awards 2022 winners announced
— Region 5 Mark of Excellence Awards 2022 winners announced
— Region 10 Mark of Excellence Awards 2022 winners announced
— Region 3 Mark of Excellence Awards 2022 winners announced
— SPJ to partner with 'Trusted Sources' documentary
— Region 2 Mark of Excellence Awards 2022 winners announced
— Region 6 Mark of Excellence Awards 2022 winners announced
— Region 7 Mark of Excellence Awards 2022 winners announced
— Region 8 Mark of Excellence Awards 2022 winners announced
March 2023
— SPJ calls for release of Wall Street Journal reporter and all imprisoned journalists
— SPJ on Fox News lawsuit allegations: 'No responsible journalist can accept or excuse this behavior'
— SPJ asks Congress to reintroduce and pass Journalist Protection Act
— Three Affiliated Tribes� Mark Fox administration recipient of Black Hole Award
— SPJ releases top 10 urgent threats to freedom of information
— SPJ FOI Chair on press freedom in Indian Country and Sunshine Week plans
— SPJ, NAJA, NLA host virtual roundtable for 'Bad Press' documentary as part of Sunshine Week
February 2023
— SPJ statement on the shooting of Spectrum News 13 journalists
— SPJ and NLA partner for Sunshine Week 2023
— SPJ statement on changes at Al D�a
— SPJ condemns arrest of NewsNation reporter
December 2022
— SPJ condemns arrest of Ohio journalist
— Spotted Bear, Szekely appointed to SPJ Board of Directors for 2022-23
— SPJ mourns death of D.C. Chapter President Dee Ann Divis
November 2022
— SPJ elects 2022-23 Board of Directors and Regional Coordinators
October 2022
— Dave Aeikens posthumously named Wells Memorial Key recipient, SPJ�s highest honor
— Claire Regan sworn in as 106th president of Society of Professional Journalists
— SPJ recognizes Arkansas Tech and University of Central Florida with campus program honors
— University of Central Florida named SPJ Outstanding Campus Chapter
— SPJ recognizes San Diego and Georgia chapters with Chapter of the Year awards
— SPJ announces campus chapter award finalists and regional program honorees
— SPJ selects Freelance Fellows to attend MediaFest22
— SPJ announces finalists for Pro Chapter of the Year
— SPJ chapters recognized with Circle of Excellence Awards
— Voice of America Headquarters named Historic Site in Journalism
September 2022
— SPJ denounces arrests of journalists in Iran
— Allison Hageman, Georgetown University graduate, named Galvan Outstanding Graduate in Journalism recipient
— Texas A&M San Antonio professor Teresa Talerico named Outstanding Campus Adviser
— St. Louis Post-Dispatch, ProPublica earn SPJ Ethics in Journalism Awards
— El Paso Matters, Insider, ProPublica, Jonathan Guyer named SPJ Sunshine Award winners
— SPJ selects 10 students for MediaFest22�s SPJ News team
— Jack Lail recognized for outstanding contributions to SPJ with Howard S. Dubin Award
— SPJ grateful for the dismissal of charges against Oregon journalist
— Sara Stanley named Galvan Outstanding Graduate in Journalism recipient
— SPJ statement on Jeff German�s death
— SPJ 2022 Diversity Fellows announced
— SPJ selects Dorothy Bland, University of North Texas professor, for Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award
August 2022
— SPJ partners with Indianapolis theatre company on play, �Lifespan of a Fact�
— Nevada Public Radio, The Markup and Gizmodo, Al Jazeera English win New America Award
— Region 11 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Woodward and Bernstein to speak at MediaFest22
— SPJ Foundation awards grants to NFOIC, NAJA and other SPJ programs
— SPJ mourns death of Fellow of the Society Jerry Ceppos
July 2022
— MediaFest22 opening keynote to feature Denetclaw, Min Kim, Summers
June 2022
— SPJ calls Rappler shut down 'wrong on many fronts'
— SPJ to host 23 student journalists for 2022 Student Leadership Institute
— Announcing the 2021 Sigma Delta Chi Awards, MOEy and Corbin Gwaltney winners
— SPJ announces 2021 Mark of Excellence National Winners
— Green, Martin, Qui�ones, Ward and Whitaker honored as SPJ Fellows of the Society
May 2022
— SPJ to host 17 journalists and journalism educators for 2022 Future Leaders Academy
April 2022
— Region 3 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— SPJ/JEA announce High School Essay Contest winners
— SPJ Freelance Fund created to support independent journalists with training and resources
— Region 2 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 4 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 5 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 7 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 8 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 9 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 6 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 10 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 12 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
March 2022
— SPJ presents report on government employee gag policies
— Indianapolis event to explore media literacy, ethics
— Region 1 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin recipient of Black Hole Award
— Muck Rack, SPJ survey data shows journalists cover more beats than before; produce content for more than one medium
— Gatekeeping continues to prevent the flow of government information to journalists, public
— SPJ mourns the death of Brent Renaud, the first US journalist killed in the Russian war
— SPJ sells longtime headquarters at 3909 N. Meridian
January 2022
— SPJ and SEJ urge Biden administration to amend report that limits journalists� access to federal scientists and information
December 2021
— SPJ condemns China's attacks on the media in Hong Kong
— SPJ, The Chronicle of Higher Education announce student newspaper awards named for Corbin Gwaltney
— SPJ launches Ethics Central to prompt discussions on ethics, newsroom diversity and inclusive news coverage
November 2021
— Former SPJ National President Dave Aeikens remembered as champion for journalism
— SPJ celebrates release of American journalist Danny Fenster from Myanmar prison
— SPJ calls for reverse sentence for US journalist Fenster
October 2021
— SPJ Foundation awards grants to Wildfire Media, Center for Sustainable Journalism, NEFAC
— SPJ urges charges dropped against Ehrlich
— SPJ congratulates Ressa on Nobel Peace Prize
— SPJ to host 13 journalists and journalism educators for 2021 Future Leaders Academy
September 2021
— Balderas, McLean, Smith join SPJ Board of Directors
— Resolutions passed at SPJ21
— SPJ elects 2021-22 Board of Directors and Regional Coordinators
— Rebecca Aguilar sworn in as 105th president of Society of Professional Journalists
— Foxhall named Wells Key winner for work against controls on reporters through public information offices
— Ohio University named SPJ�s Outstanding Campus Chapter and Campus Program of the Year
— Outstanding SPJ chapters honored with Circle of Excellence and Large and Small Chapters of the Year awards
August 2021
— SPJ J-Ed Committee supports student journalists at Tarleton State
— Christopher Maag of The Record and NorthJersey.com receives $75,000 Pulliam Fellowship for Editorial Writing
— Journalists recognized for outstanding contributions with Howard S. Dubin Award
— William Paterson University professor, Nicholas Hirshon, named outstanding campus adviser for second time
— SPJ names 2021 Dori Maynard Diversity Fellows
— Darnella Frazier, LA Times, KC Star first recipients of SPJ Special Citation for Excellence in Journalism
— SPJ deeply concerned about Afghan journalists and citizens
— SPJ selects Amara Aguilar, University of Southern California professor, for Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award
— Anchorage Daily News, ProPublica earn SPJ Ethics in Journalism Award
— Ashton Nichols named Galvan Outstanding Graduate in Journalism
— Sunshine Award winners announced for contributions to open government
— Knoxville address named Historic Site in Journalism in celebration of The New York Times founder Adolph Ochs
July 2021
— SPJ and 24 other groups seek meeting with White House to discuss protections against interference in journalists� work
— SPJ remembers Bob Wills, past president and FOI champion
— Shop SPJ online merchandise store launches today
— Eric Boodman receives New America Award for coverage of a Haitian hospital worker�s COVID-19 death
— SPJ: Pegasus Project findings �staggering and outrageous�
— SPJ, CMA, ACP announce 2022 conference partnership
June 2021
— SPJ relieved Fenster is alive, renews call for his release by Myanmar government
— SPJ calls for release of Hong Kong journalists
— Staff of Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at Arizona State�s Cronkite News awarded MOEy Best in Show
— Announcing the 2020 Sigma Delta Chi Award winners
— SPJ partners with NFOIC to present FOI Bootcamp for Journalists of Color
— Five MOEy award finalists announced, representing the best in student journalism
— SPJ announces 2020 national Mark of Excellence Award winners
— SPJ demands release of American journalist from Myanmar
— SPJ condemns Nicaraguan government raid of Confidencial, detention of journalist
May 2021
— John Oliver segment is a reminder of failings within journalism
— SPJ to host 24 student journalists for 2021 Student Leadership Institute
— SPJ denounces arrest of journalist Roman Protasevich, calls for release
— SPJ urges UNC to reconsider Nikole Hannah-Jones for tenured position
— SPJ condemns and calls for an investigation into the intentional destruction of Gaza media building
— Alcindor, Hinojosa, Page and Walters honored as SPJ Fellows of the Society
April 2021
— SPJ approves The University of Texas at Austin and University of Dayton campus chapters
— SPJ mourns death of 72nd President Paul M. Davis
— SPJ and JEA name winners of 2021 essay contest
— SPJ announces partnership with Prison Journalism Project
— Region 1 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 2 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 3 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 4 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 5 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 6 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 7 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 8 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 9 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 10 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 11 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 12 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— SPJ announces Mark of Excellence Awards winners recognizing the best collegiate journalism
— SPJ statement on '60 Minutes' video of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
March 2021
— SPJ stands with women journalists; amplifies call to end harassment
— SPJ announces new Student Trustee Council
— SPJ urges DHS to reverse position on blocking media�s border access
— SPJ Region 1 COVID-19 impact on access to public information survey results
— Harsh questions for the press
— SPJ encourages responsible coverage of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities
— SPJ presents reporter�s algorithm guide and panel discussion
— Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry recipient of Black Hole Award
— SPJ urges courts to drop charges against journalists in the U.S. and Myanmar
February 2021
— SPJ statement on Khashoggi report
— SPJ anticipates release of report on Khashoggi, demands accountability
— SPJ joins AAJA in condemning racism and violence
— SPJ calls on Biden administration to advocate for press freedom worldwide
January 2021
— SPJ condemns Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene�s mistreatment of press
— Newmark gives SPJ Foundation $185,000 for greater focus on journalism ethics
— SPJ requests discussion with Biden Administration about the free flow of information
— SPJ Board vacates Region 1 coordinator position
December 2020
— SPJ calls on Alamance County Court to allow reporters in all court proceedings
— SPJ outraged after execution of Iranian journalist Ruhollah Zam
November 2020
— William Paterson University named SPJ Outstanding Campus Chapter
— Eastern Kentucky University and University of Louisiana at Lafayette tie for SPJ Campus Program of the Year
— McCormick, Sha appointed to SPJ Board of Directors for 2020-21
October 2020
— SPJ and 25 other journalism groups urge nation�s law enforcement agencies to let them work
— SPJ denounces proposed DHS changes to visa process for U.S. foreign journalists
— SPJ statement on allegations against VOA reporter
September 2020
— SPJ and Trans Journalists Association partner on Race & Gender Hotline
— SPJ passes resolution opposing restrictions on speech that could worsen a pandemic
— Resolutions passed at SPJ2020
— SPJ announces 2020 Pro Chapters of the Year
— John Ensslin posthumously named recipient of Wells Memorial Key, SPJ's highest honor
— Matthew T. Hall sworn in as 104th president of Society of Professional Journalists
— SPJ elects 2020-21 Board of Directors and Regional Coordinators
— SPJ condemns shuttering of Stars and Stripes
— SPJ Pro Chapter of the Year finalists announced
— Outstanding SPJ chapters honored with Circle of Excellence awards
August 2020
— Emily Bloch and Brian Eckert recognized for outstanding contributions with Howard Dubin Award
— Alice Allison Dunnigan statue park in Russellville, Kentucky, named Historic Site in Journalism
— The Post and Courier receives the Pulliam First Amendment Award
— Faye Flam of Bloomberg receives $75,000 Pulliam Fellowship for Editorial Writing
— SPJ adds awards categories on COVID-19, inequalities in society, video game coverage to contests
— SPJ selects Stephen G. Bloom, University of Iowa professor, for Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award
— SPJ Statement on arrest of Hong Kong journalist Jimmy Lai
— SPJ hires Karyn Nishimura Sneath as Director of Education
— Katelyn Howard named Galvan Outstanding Graduate in Journalism recipient
— SPJ honors Hannah Eason with Robert D.G. Lewis First Amendment Award
July 2020
— Sunshine Award winners announced for contributions to open government
— SPJ introduces Media Trust Webinars for College Students
— Judge�s order for media to turn over protest images �a dangerous overreach�
— PBS FRONTLINE earns SPJ Ethics in Journalism Award
— Baron, Hannah-Jones, Ramos, Zaitz and Ifill honored as SPJ Fellows of the Society
June 2020
— JOVRNALISM from USC Annenberg awarded MOEy Best in Show
— Announcing the 2019 Sigma Delta Chi Award winners
— SPJ statement on actions taken against VOA editorial independence
— SPJ opposes recommended Stars and Stripes cuts
— SPJ statement on Maria Ressa verdict
— SPJ helps journalists get out of debt
— Jose A. Del Real receives New America Award for 'Brown Water for Brown People'
— New SPJ media ethics textbook now available for pre-order
May 2020
— SPJ demands answers on CNN crew�s on-air arrest
— SPJ mourns death of Bill Small, its 58th national president
— Applications being accepted for Journalists� Emergency Fund grants
— SPJ resolves misappropriation of funds case in Region 10
— SPJ announces 2019 Mark of Excellence Award winners
April 2020
— SPJ introduces Day of Giving Back for journalists in need
— Region 7 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 8 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— SPJ and JEA name winners of 2020 essay contest
— #Press4Education videos now available online
— SPJ and FIRE co-sponsor CCC Award for a free press
— Region 10 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 12 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 2 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— SPJ denounces White House attacks on Voice of America
— SPJ joins Fourth Estate partners in nationwide campaign to show gratitude to journalists during COVID-19
— College Broadcasters, Inc. co-sponsors weekly CCC Awards
— Region 4 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 5 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 6 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
March 2020
— SND and NPPA join forces with SPJ and ACP for the first time
— Region 9 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 3 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 1 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 11 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— SPJ and ACP launch weekly award for college journalists covering COVID-19
— Connecticut State Police awarded Black Hole Award
— SPJ outraged by expulsion of U.S. journalists from China
— SPJ asks debate moderators to question presidential candidates about First Amendment rights of journalists
February 2020
— SPJ urges Pentagon to reconsider Stars and Stripes cuts
— Pulliam Fellowship supports editorial investigation into crumbling homes in Connecticut, Canada, Ireland
January 2020
— SPJ supports NPR journalists facing challenges from State Department
— SPJ calls for release of Pakistani journalist and SPJ member from prison
— SPJ Legal Defense Fund helps bring North Carolina public records case to successful conclusion
— SPJ condemns restrictions on impeachment coverage
December 2019
— Review of legal cases says much of �media policy� censorship is illegal
November 2019
— Carbajal, Mirfendereski appointed to SPJ Board of Directors for 2019-20
— SPJ contests add fact-checking, 360 video, data visualization categories
— Society of Professional Journalists hires John Shertzer as executive director
— SPJ and 28 other journalism groups urge Congress to address communication between journalists and federal agencies
October 2019
— NMOG Remembers Rep. Elijah Cummings for Steadfast Work for Open Government
— SPJ condemns video showing Trump likeness violently attacking media and opponents
— SPJ appalled by alleged treatment of journalist by Customs and Border Protection official
September 2019
— Resolutions passed at Excellence in Journalism 2019
— Report: Media trust project does not change opinions but fosters dialogue
— SPJ calls on Trump administration to open immigration courts to media and public
— Rebecca Tallent and Linda Hall receive Wells Memorial Key, SPJ's highest honor
— Patricia Gallagher Newberry sworn in as 103rd president of Society of Professional Journalists
— Ohio University named SPJ�s Outstanding Campus Chapter for fourth consecutive year
— Eastern Kentucky University is awarded SPJ�s Campus Program of the Year award
— Chris McCrory from Arizona State University awarded MOEy Best in Show
— SPJ announces 2019 Pro Chapters of the Year
August 2019
— Two SPJ members recognized for outstanding contributions with Howard Dubin Award
— SPJ celebrates 110 years by returning to site of founding at DePauw University
— Anderson, Khashoggi, Ressa and Ut named SPJ Fellows of the Society
— SPJ Board of Directors statement on Fox sponsorship at Excellence in Journalism 2019
— SPJ announces outstanding campus chapter and program regional honorees
— SPJ Pro Chapter of the Year finalists announced
— Outstanding SPJ chapters honored with Circle of Excellence awards
— SPJ selects Melinda McAdams, University of Florida professor, for Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award
— William Paterson University professor, Nicholas Hirshon, named outstanding campus adviser
— Tim Steller of the Arizona Daily Star receives $75,000 Pulliam Fellowship for Editorial Writing
— Boston Globe receives Pulliam First Amendment Award
— SPJ President to interview journalist whose home was raided, during on-stage Q&A at NorCal chapter event
— Pomasl named Galvan Outstanding Graduate in Journalism recipient
— SPJ mourns death of 95th President John Ensslin
— SPJ honors Grace Marion with Robert D.G. Lewis First Amendment Award
— Journalists from ProPublica and The Associated Press earn SPJ Ethics in Journalism Awards
— SPJ names six Dori Maynard Diversity Fellows
July 2019
— Sunshine Award winners announced for contributions to open government
— T. Thomas Fortune House and Territorial Enterprise Building named Historic Sites in Journalism
— Five MOEy award finalists announced, representing the best in student journalism
— Former Wyoming Gov. Sullivan to replace NBC�s Pete Williams as moderator of media trust forum
— SPJ optimistic about reopening of Duran case
— National journalists to close out 6-month Wyoming media trust project
June 2019
— SPJ retains Talbott Talent in search for next executive director
— SPJ collaborates with Flytedesk to save college newspapers from financial collapse
— The Desert Sun receives New America Award for 'Poisoned Cities, Deadly Border'
May 2019
— SPJ: Assange indictment raises serious concerns for press freedom
— SPJ, 59 other groups, urge court to order return of journalist�s equipment and work
— SPJ condemns San Francisco PD�s home raid to obtain source�s name
— SPJ president: 'Stop playing games with White House press credentials'
— SPJ celebrates release of Reuters reporters, remains concerned about hundreds of journalists still imprisoned
— SPJ, JEA announce essay contest scholarship winners
— Press Freedom groups resolve to rally around World Press Freedom Day and uphold their role as watchdogs in the 2020 U.S. election
April 2019
— SPJ Executive Director Alison Bethel McKenzie resigns
— Announcing the 2018 Sigma Delta Chi Award winners
— NBC�s Chief White House Correspondent to emcee Sigma Delta Chi Awards June 21
— Region 6 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Bloomington, Minn.
— SPJ training program receives sponsorship from Google News Initiative for fourth year
— Region 9 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Albuquerque, N.M.
— Region 10 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Coeur d�Alene, Idaho
— Region 5 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Louisville
— Region 7 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Warrensburg, Missouri
— Region 2 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Ocean City, Maryland
— Region 1 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Boston
— Region 11 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Las Vegas
— Region 12 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Nashville
March 2019
— Region 8 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Stephenville, Texas
— First Amendment Forever Fund now accepting grant applications
— SPJ strongly supports the Journalist Protection Act
— Region 3 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Savannah, Georgia
— Region 4 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Cleveland
— SPJ outraged by discovery of secret database, excessive screening and questioning of journalists at the border
— SPJ: Deportation of journalists in Venezuela must stop
February 2019
— SPJ condemns recent attempt to silence journalist Maria Ressa
— SPJ Journalist on Call project launches in Casper, Wyoming
— SDX Foundation changes name to SPJ Foundation
January 2019
— SPJ hires two seasoned journalists to lead Quill and awards program
— SPJ is here to help
December 2018
— SPJ�s first appointed directors complete the unique 2018-19 national board
— SPJ urges Philippine government to drop charges against Rappler and Maria Ressa
November 2018
— SPJ supports NAJA in urging reinstatement of free press ordinance
— SPJ applauds judge�s decision to reinstate Acosta�s press pass
— SPJ stands in solidarity with Acosta and CNN
October 2018
— SPJ demands Khashoggi's killers be brought to justice
— SPJ, coalition of 44 other groups, call for full investigation into Saudi Arabian journalist�s whereabouts
— Resolutions passed at Excellence in Journalism 2018
September 2018
— Andrew Seaman receives Wells Memorial Key, SPJ's highest honor
— J. Alex Tarquinio installed as 2018-2019 SPJ President
— Ohio University named SPJ�s Outstanding Campus Chapter for Third Consecutive Year
— Florida International University is awarded SPJ�s first Campus Program of the Year award
— The Diamondback awarded MOEy Best in Show
— San Diego, Arkansas named 2018 SPJ Pro Chapter of the Year
— SPJ joins campaign to #DefendPressFreedom
— SPJ condemns the sentencing of two Reuters journalists
— Four MOEy award finalists announced, representing the best in student journalism
August 2018
— SPJ awards program grants to three pro, three campus chapters
— SPJ announces outstanding campus chapter and program regional honorees
— Clarendon Hotel in Phoenix named Historic Site in Journalism
— SPJ honors outstanding chapters with Circle of Excellence awards
— Finalists for SPJ Pro Chapters of the Year announced
— SPJ and Google News Initiative bring free 'Covering and Protecting Your Elections' training to journalists in 12 cities
— Kansas City Star receives Pulliam First Amendment Award
— Carolyn Lumsden of the Hartford Courant receives $75,000 Pulliam Fellowship in Editorial Writing
— SPJ Letter to the Editor in support of free press
— Ball State University instructor, Colleen Steffen, named outstanding campus adviser
— SPJ selects Jos� Luis Benavides for Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award
— Brown named Galvan Outstanding Graduate in Journalism recipient
— SPJ honors Cassidy Grom with Robert D.G. Lewis First Amendment Award
— Mary Ellen Klas, Rachel La Corte and ProPublica honored for contributions to open government
July 2018
— SPJ recognizes two members� outstanding contributions with Howard Dubin Award
— Journalists from NPR/Minnesota Public Radio earn SPJ Ethics in Journalism Award for exceptional, ethical journalism
— SPJ sends letters of support to CNN, WHCA after journalist barred from White House event
— The Arizona Republic & USA Today Network receive SPJ New America Award for 'The Wall' project
— SPJ encourages federal judge to rescind ruling against The Los Angeles Times
— Todd, Rosenthal, Woodruff honored as Fellows of the Society for outstanding service to journalism
— Wall Street Journal editor to give keynote speech at Ted Scripps Leadership Institute
— Veteran journalist Rod Hicks named SPJ�s first Journalist on Call
June 2018
— SPJ Statement on Annapolis Shooting
— Bethel McKenzie to participate in Sen. Hassan 'state of the media' panel in Washington
— SPJ objects to Justice Department secretly confiscating journalist�s records
May 2018
— SPJ announces 2017 Mark of Excellence Award winners
— SPJ training program receives funding from Google News Initiative for third year
— El programa de capacitaci�n de SPJ recibe fondos de Google News Initiative por tercer a�o consecutivo
April 2018
— Region 11 Mark of Excellence winners announced in Universal City, Calif.
— Region 1 Mark of Excellence winners announced in Philadelphia
— Region 9 Mark of Excellence winners announced in Denver
— Region 10 Mark of Excellence winners announced
— Announcing the 2017 Sigma Delta Chi Award winners
— SPJ is making it crystal clear: Ethical Journalism Matters
— SPJ Board reaffirms support for student newsrooms
— Region 2 Mark of Excellence winners announced in Richmond, Va.
— Region 6 Mark of Excellence winners announced in Bloomington, Minn.
— Region 7 Mark of Excellence winners announced in Ames, Iowa
— Three students earn scholarships in SPJ/JEA Essay Contest
— Region 5 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Chicago
— SPJ disappointed by Sinclair chairman's comments about print journalists
March 2018
— Region 3 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Charleston, S.C.
— Region 12 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Little Rock, Ark.
— 2018 Black Hole Award bestowed upon Trump and his administration
— Region 4 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Pittsburgh
— SPJ, GAP launch 'The Whistleblower Project'
— Region 8 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in San Antonio
— SPJ urges Utah, Washington lawmakers to be honest, transparent
February 2018
— Alison Bethel McKenzie named Society of Professional Journalists executive director
— SPJ and Facebook Journalism Project team up to bring training to journalists
— SPJ, JEA bring journalism into classrooms through #Press4Education initiative
— SPJ enthusiastically endorses the Journalist Protection Act
January 2018
— Pulliam Fellowship supports IndyStar columnist�s worldwide investigation into child sex trafficking
— SPJ, SEJ and Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust announce $10,000 environmental reporting award
— Cast of 'West Wing' reunites for benefit reading of 'All the President�s Men,' with donations going to SPJ
November 2017
— SPJ: LA Weekly ownership should reveal identity
— Society of Professional Journalists promotes ethical journalism with #GivingNewsDay
October 2017
— SPJ highlights restrictions on journalists through public information officers, others via website
September 2017
— Rochelle Riley of the Detroit Free Press receives $75,000 Pulliam Fellowship in Editorial Writing
— Resolutions passed at Excellence in Journalism 2017
— Bruce W. Sanford receives Wells Memorial Key, SPJ's highest honor
— Rebecca Baker installed as 2017-2018 SPJ President
— SPJ delegates approve smaller board, changes to regional director positions
— Ohio University named SPJ�s Outstanding Campus Chapter for Second Consecutive Year
— Lincoln Journal Star awarded MOEy Best in Show
— 2017 SPJ Pro Chapters of the Year named at Opening Business Session
August 2017
— SPJ announces outstanding campus chapter regional honorees
— Finalists for SPJ Pro Chapters of the Year announced
— SPJ honors outstanding chapters with Circle of Excellence awards
— Society of Professional Journalists executive director to leave after 12 years
— Historic Site in Journalism plaque dedication Aug. 13 on Roosevelt Island, New York
— The Better Government Association receives Pulliam First Amendment Award
— New website to track press freedom violations in United States
July 2017
— Journalists push for Senate hearing on a free and unfettered press
— SPJ selects Robert Buckman for Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award
— Buttry, Dreier earn SPJ Ethics in Journalism Awards for exceptional, ethical journalism
— Union Hotel in Flemington, N.J., named Historic Site in Journalism
— SPJ recognizes two members� outstanding contributions with Howard Dubin Award
— Gottlieb named Galvan Outstanding Graduate in Journalism Award recipient
— The Portland Tribune, NY1 News and Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting honored for contributions to open government
— Five MOEy award finalists announced, representing the best in student journalism
June 2017
— The Arizona Republic receives SPJ New America Award for Navajo Housing project
— Seib, Shepard, Pintak honored as Fellows of the Society for outstanding service to journalism
— SPJ joins groups asking that Gianforte be disciplined for violence against reporter
May 2017
— National winners announced for 2016 Mark of Excellence Awards
— SPJ supports West Virginia journalist wrongly arrested for doing his job
— Region 7 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Manhattan, Kan.
— Region 11 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in San Diego
— Announcing the 2016 Sigma Delta Chi Award winners
April 2017
— SPJ sends Code of Ethics to Congress as finale to Ethics Week 2017
— Four students earn scholarships in SPJ/JEA Essay Contest
— Next week, Society of Professional Journalists to #PressForEthics - public needs ethical journalism now more than ever
— Region 10 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Seattle
— Journalists to #PressforEthics during SPJ Ethics Week 2017
— Region 1 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in New York City
— Region 2 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Elon, North Carolina
— Region 5 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Indianapolis
— Region 4 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Detroit
— Region 6 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Bloomington, Minn.
— Region 12 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Knoxville, Tenn.
March 2017
— SPJ Legal Defense Fund Roundup � March 2017
— Region 3 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 9 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Salt Lake City
— Region 8 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Stephenville, Texas
— SPJ gives $5,000 to pay Trentonian reporter�s legal fees
— New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission �wins� Black Hole Award for transparency failures
February 2017
— Groups urge officials to allow journalists to do their work at Standing Rock
— Quotes from SPJ leaders on today�s White House press conference
January 2017
— SPJ Legal Defense Fund Roundup � January 2017
— Former SPJ President Howard Graves dies at age 90
— SPJ, 60 other journalism groups, ask Trump administration for meeting on government access
December 2016
— SPJ Legal Defense Fund Roundup � December 2016
— SPJ condemns �prior restraint� ordering The Trentonian to not publish about child abuse case
— SPJ: Proposed Gawker bankruptcy plan can�t leave journalists without legal protection
November 2016
— SPJ Legal Defense Fund Roundup � November 2016
— SPJ joins 14 other journalism orgs to ask Trump to commit to protective press pool for transparency
— SPJ President Walsh statement on journalism and the election
September 2016
— SPJ Legal Defense Fund Roundup � August 2016
— SPJ President Walsh talks journalism ethics at Domestic Violence Summit
— Journalists ask Anderson Cooper, Martha Raddatz to include question about open government in presidential debate
— Cuillier receives SPJ's highest honor, the Wells Memorial Key
— Lynn Walsh installed as 2016-17 SPJ President
— Resolutions passed at Excellence in Journalism 2016
— Ohio University named SPJ�s Outstanding Campus Chapter
— Capital News Service awarded MOEy Best in Show
— SPJ Pro Chapter of the Year honorees named
— Groups to White House: We will continue to fight for government transparency
August 2016
— SPJ Legal Defense Fund Roundup � July 2016
— SPJ chapters honored with Circle of Excellence Awards
— Outstanding Campus Chapter finalists announced
— Professional Chapter of the Year finalists announced
— MOEy finalists for best student journalism announced
— Tim Swarens of The Indianapolis Star receives $75,000 Pulliam Fellowship for Editorial Writing
— SPJ gives two 2015 Ethics in Journalism Awards to outstanding journalists
July 2016
— The Guardian, Donovan Slack and Invisible Institute honored for contributions to open government
— The Octagon on New York City's Roosevelt Island named Historic Site in Journalism
— SPJ selects Jeff South for Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award
— SPJ recognizes two members� contributions with Howard Dubin Award
— Hiller named Galvan Outstanding Graduate in Journalism Award recipient
— SPJ Legal Defense Fund Roundup � June 2016
— Gabler, Wallack named Pulliam First Amendment Award recipients
— Banned Items at 2016 Political Conventions Hinder Journalists� Jobs and Safety
— SPJ to testify before Senate committee on FOIA�s future
— New CJR partnership aims to bring more industry/issue news to SPJ members
June 2016
— SPJ: Signing of FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 a step in right direction
— Google News Lab extends partnership with SDX Foundation to continue training for journalists
— SPJ President: FOIA reform vote important step in right direction for open government
— SPJ condemns mistreatment of journalists this election season
— SPJ supports anti-SLAPP statutes applying in federal court
— Stillman receives SPJ New America Award for migrant-extortion industry report
May 2016
— National winners announced for 2015 Mark of Excellence Awards
— SPJ honors Ceppos, Prather, Van Natta, as Fellows of the Society for exceptional service to journalism
— SPJ joins amicus brief in California public records case
— Region 11 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Phoenix, Ariz.
April 2016
— SPJ commits $10K to back journalists seeking database of all public purchases in New Orleans
— Diversity Style Guide funded by SDX Foundation aims to help journalists write responsibly and accurately
— Announcing the 2015 Sigma Delta Chi Award winners
— SDX Foundation declines Stephen Glass donation
— SDX Foundation commends Stockman for receiving Pulitzer Prize
— Region 7 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Overland Park, Kan.
— Region 9 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in New Mexico
— Region 12 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in New Orleans
— SPJ announces winners of the 2016 High School Essay Contest
— Region 10 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 6 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Minneapolis
— Region 2 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Richmond, Va.
— Region 1 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in New Haven, Conn.
— Region 4 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Cincinnati
— Region 5 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Cincinnati
March 2016
— Region 3 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— Region 8 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Fort Worth, Texas
— U.S. Virgin Islands government �wins� 2015 SPJ Black Hole Award
— SPJ applauds Senate passage of FOIA Improvement Act
— Reports: Crime reporters face similar transparency challenges as other journalists
— SPJ joins amicus brief regarding photos of college athletes
— SPJ joins groups urging EPA to continue running notices in newspapers
February 2016
— SPJ encourages journalists to include Sunshine Week in coverage March 13-19
— SPJ launches Journalism Education Database
January 2016
— SPJ joins letter to Florida legislature opposing public records fees
— SPJ joins amicus brief about request for surveillance footage
— SPJ supports strengthening student press rights in Missouri, other states
— SPJ Black Hole Award open for nominations through Feb. 26
— SPJ glad, relieved to learn of Jason Rezaian's release
— SPJ says legislative leaders must stop infringing press rights at statehouses
— SPJ Applauds House Vote on FOIA Reforms
— SPJ launches SMACK watchdog group to assist student journalists
December 2015
— SPJ joins amicus brief in case involving �actual malice� standard
— SPJ: Las Vegas Review-Journal ownership should reveal identity
— Journalists ask White House for commitment to openness
— SPJ & MuckRock launch #AccessDenied Project to gather journalists� PIO access issues
— Statement from SPJ Ethics chair regarding journalists entering San Bernardino shooters� apartment
November 2015
— Statement from SPJ and SDX national presidents on passing of Austin Kiplinger
— SPJ joins amicus brief in Hamdan v. Department of Justice case
— SPJ signs open letter to entertainers on restrictive press credentials
— White House to take meeting on government transparency with SPJ-led coalition
— Call for entries for SDX, MOE and New America awards
October 2015
— USPS considers SPJ's Walter Cronkite stamp proposal
— SPJ joins amicus brief in NYPD public records case
September 2015
— SPJ joins amicus brief in New Jersey public records case
— SPJ, RTDNA, NAHJ agree to explore joint conferences in 2017 and 2019
— Michael Koretzky has been named the SPJ Regional Director of the Year
— Sue Porter named 2015 Wells Memorial Key recipient
— Paul Fletcher installed as 2015-16 SPJ President
— Journalists discuss coverage of Virginia news crew shootings during EIJ15 session
— New York City News Service named the first SPJ MOEy recipient
— Native American Journalists Association to partner with SPJ, RTDNA for Excellence in Journalism Conference in 2016
— SPJ Chapter of the Year recipients announced
— SPJ announces Circle of Excellence recipients
— SPJ joins amicus brief in Texas biker shootout case
— SPJ joins letter in 'right to be forgotten' internet order
— SPJ joins amicus brief in NYPD public records case
August 2015
— Alejandro, Vera-Phillips named first Reginald Stuart Diversity Management Fellows
— J-Team provides intensive training today at University of Iowa in response to college censorship
— SPJ National President-Elect Paul Fletcher�s statement on shooting of Virginia journalists
— SPJ Partners with Google News Lab and Poynter to train journalists in digital storytelling tools
— SPJ National President Dana Neuts' statement on the passing of Dan Reimold, founder of College Media Matters
— Journalism organizations join forces for �J-Team� response to college censorship
— SPJ introduces the MOEy Award
— SPJ joins 39-member coalition calling on Ferguson officials to drop charges against reporters
— More than 50 journalism groups again urge President Obama to stop excessive controls on public information
— SPJ calls St. Louis County charges against journalists for covering Ferguson �ridiculous�
— SPJ survey of science journalists basis for new report on public information offices and transparency
July 2015
— University of Maryland named SPJ Campus Chapter of the Year
— The Columbus Dispatch, Student Press Law Center receive Pulliam First Amendment Award
— SPJ honors Julian Hayda with Robert D.G. Lewis First Amendment Award
— The Wheeling Intelligencer named Historic Site in journalism
— SPJ honors Brett Hall with Julie Galvan Outstanding Campus Member Award
— SPJ recognizes two members� contributions with Howard Dubin Award
— Ohio University instructor named outstanding campus adviser
— Ronnie Polaneczky of the Philadelphia Daily News receives $75,000 Pulliam Fellowship for Editorial Writing
— Three individuals win SPJ Ethics in Journalism Award
— SPJ recognizes University of Southern California- Annenberg Associate Professor for Distinguished Teaching in Journalism
— One organization, four individuals honored by SPJ with Sunshine Award
— SPJ is against McKinney, Texas charging $79,000 for public records
June 2015
— SPJ President-Elect Paul Fletcher to discuss journalism issues of the day on tonight�s Jim Bohannon Show
— SPJ calls for reinstatement of Fairmont State University student newspaper adviser
— SPJ Code of Ethics becomes interactive
May 2015
— SPJ: Common-sense approach should be used in body-worn camera recordings, public records laws
— SPJ Legal Defense Fund assists student journalist in winning open records lawsuit
— SPJ calls attention to Louisiana�s Marriage and Conscience Act in light of 2016 conference
— SPJ webinar to focus on real-world ethics
— Team from multiple media outlets receives SPJ New America Award for migrant experience documentary
— National winners announced for 2014 Mark of Excellence Awards
— Sigma Delta Chi Foundation pays tribute to Dori Maynard by renaming Diversity Leadership Program
April 2015
— SPJ, NPPA speak out on journalists being attacked, injured in Baltimore
— Region 9 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Denver, Colorado
— SPJ celebrates its 13th annual Ethics Week
— SPJ honors Osterreicher, Dalglish as Fellows of the Society for exceptional service to journalism
— Announcing the 2014 Sigma Delta Chi Award winners
— Region 1 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Hempstead, New York
— Region 11 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in San Francisco, California
— 2015 SPJ/JEA High School Essay Contest winners announced
— SPJ contributes $5,000 for lawsuit to get college newspaper adviser reinstated
— Region 6 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Bloomington, Minnesota
— Region 10 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Spokane, Washington
— Region 12 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Lake Charles, Louisiana
— Journalists Often Face Stonewalling at Science Agencies, New Survey Finds
— SPJ calls for reinstatement of Northern Michigan University student newspaper adviser
— MEDIA ADVISORY: SPJ, UCS to release survey, host panel discussion at National Press Club
— SPJ Disappointed in Journalistic Lapses Found in Rolling Stone Story
— Joint statement by SPJ President Dana Neuts, SDX Foundation President Robert Leger on Indiana�s RFRA
— Region 3 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
March 2015
— Region 2 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in College Park, Maryland
— Region 5 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Louisville, Kentucky
— Region 7 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Omaha, Nebraska
— Region 8 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Norman, Oklahoma
— Educators collaborate on book to promote high school journalism
— Region 4 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Athens, Ohio
— SPJ, NFOIC combine war chests to fight for Freedom of Information
— U.S. Forest Service �wins� 2014 SPJ Black Hole Award for interfering with flow of important public information
— Survey: Public not receiving information it needs due to PIO restrictions
— SPJ supports AP in lawsuit seeking to force the State Department to release Clinton emails
February 2015
— SDX, SPJ mourns loss of Dori Maynard, champion of diversity in journalism
— SPJ joins amicus brief in West Virginia coal mine case
— Pulliam Fellow explores plight of vacant factories, how cities are giving them new life
— SPJ joins amicus brief in Montana open records case
— SPJ President Dana Neuts� statement on death of David Carr
— SPJ President Dana Neuts� statement of condolence to family of Bob Simon
— SPJ urges Virginia lawmakers to reject execution secrecy bill
— Statement by SPJ President Neuts on latest FOIA reform bills
January 2015
— SPJ calls for reinstatement of Western Illinois student newspaper editor
— SPJ�s Black Hole Award is open for nominations through Feb. 27
— SPJ Ethics Committee Chair Andrew Seaman on Just IN, Indiana�s state-run news organization
— SPJ�s Digital, Freelance Community election results announced
— Statement by SPJ President Neuts on terrorist attack at French magazine
— SPJ President Neuts' statement on passing of ESPN's Stuart Scott
December 2014
— SPJ President Neuts� statement about the passage of Ohio death penalty bill
— Statement by SPJ President Dana Neuts regarding Sen. Rockefeller�s hold on FOIA bill
— SPJ reiterates call to EPA to stop muzzling national scientists
November 2014
— SPJ FOI Chair Cuillier urges public to contact senators as FOIA bill hits home stretch
— Statement by SPJ President Dana Neuts urging lawmakers to vote �no� to Ohio�s proposed HB663
— Statement by SPJ President Dana Neuts regarding sentencing of Scott Cooper, former SPJ Oklahoma chapter treasurer
— SPJ: Law enforcement actions highlight need for nationwide conversation
October 2014
— SPJ mourns loss of journalism great Ben Bradlee
— SPJ Education Committee findings provide picture of the state of high school journalism
— SPJ applauds Georgia judges for upholding First Amendment
— Letter urges school associations to renounce actions of Neshaminy School District
— SPJ denounces effort to use courts to stop journalist from doing his job
September 2014
— SPJ applauds City of Tupelo, SPJ member, for bringing electronic public records into compliance with law
— Andy Schotz named SPJ Regional Director of the Year
— SPJ updates Code of Ethics
— Kevin Smith receives Wells Memorial Key, highest SPJ honor
— Dana Neuts installed as 2014-2015 SPJ President
— Kara Swisher spoke at Excellence in Journalism 2014 about being a female entrepreneur in journalism, tech
— Ohio University named SPJ Campus Chapter of the Year
— SPJ Board votes to create Endowed Legal Defense Fund for journalists
— Florida Pro, Cincinnati Pro named SPJ Chapters of the Year
— Studio SPJ to continue �The Road to Nashville� series
— SPJ saddened to learn of second recent journalist execution
August 2014
— Nine SPJ chapters recognized for exceptional efforts, chapter of the year finalists announced
— SPJ is relieved American freelance journalist Peter Curtis was released, hopes trend will continue
— SPJ announces outstanding campus chapter regional honorees
— SPJ statement about alleged execution of American photojournalist James Foley
— The Associated Press receives Pulliam First Amendment Award
— Farah Stockman of the Boston Globe receives $75,000 Pulliam Fellowship for Editorial Writing
— SPJ outraged by arrests of journalists in Ferguson, Mo., offers assistance to educate police department
— Journalism, science groups decry EPA move to muzzle national science advisers
— White House provides non-response, response to letter opposing excessive PIO controls
— SPJ sends follow up letter to White House, still urges for transparency
July 2014
— Studio SPJ to begin �The Road to Nashville� series
— SPJ honors Lucy Dieckhaus with Robert D.G. Lewis First Amendment Award
— SPJ recognizes two members� contributions with Howard Dubin Award
— Associated Press journalists win SPJ ethics award
— SPJ calls for Iranian Washington Post journalist, other detainees to be released with an explanation
— SPJ recognizes University of Nebraska-Lincoln Associate Professor for Distinguished Teaching in Journalism
— City of Boston named Historic Site in journalism
— SPJ honors Norris for exceptional service to journalism
— Two organizations, two individuals honored by SPJ with Sunshine Award
— SPJ honors Rachel Minske with Julie Galvan Outstanding Graduate in Journalism Award
— Florida International University professor named outstanding campus adviser
— Letter urges President Obama to be more transparent
— More than 40 journalism groups urge president to stop excessive controls on public information
June 2014
— Studio SPJ to cover EIJ14 events
— SPJ signs onto letter to ask Senate to bring shield law to floor
— SPJ helps Greater Charlotte Pro Chapter fight for open meetings
— SPJ asks Senate to bring shield law to floor in light of James Risen�s case
May 2014
— MSNBC�s Benjy Sarlin receives SPJ New America Award for investigation of immigration reform
— SPJ calls on Pennsylvania school district to restructure high school publications policy
— SPJ calls for journalist protections in the Ukraine
— SPJ announces national Mark of Excellence Award winners
— Region 10 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Portland, Ore.
April 2014
— Region 1 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Boston
— Region 7 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Overland Park, Kan.
— SPJ opposes restrictions on intelligence employees speaking to journalists
— Announcing the 2013 Sigma Delta Chi Award winners
— Region 5 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Chicago
— Region 12 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Fayetteville, Ark.
— Region 4 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Columbus, Ohio
March 2014
— Region 2 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Washington D.C.
— Region 6 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Bloomington, Minn.
— Region 8 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in League City, Texas
— Region 9 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Salt Lake City
— Region 11 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Honolulu
— Region 3 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— SPJ surveys: Reporters say PIO controls getting worse
— SPJ President David Cuillier to address U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee about FOIA issues
February 2014
— SPJ cautiously supports DOJ�s latest regulations about acquiring news organizations� records
— NAHJ to join SPJ, RTDNA for another Excellence in Journalism conference
— SPJ�s FOI committee restructures the Black Hole Award
January 2014
— SPJ gives Legal Defense Fund grant to Otterbein University student publications
December 2013
— SPJ praises New York Court of Appeals� decision to quash subpoena against Jana Winter
November 2013
— SPJ joins amicus brief urging Court to restrict government from punishing speakers in designated fora
— SPJ calls on New York Court of Appeals to quash subpoena against Jana Winter
October 2013
— Sigma Delta Chi Foundation gives $48,500 for national investigative journalism training program
— Sigma Delta Chi Foundation gives $10,000 to For Journalism for data journalism training
— Sigma Delta Chi Foundation gives $12,500 for national training program for police and journalists
September 2013
— SPJ joins amicus brief opposing Johnson V. New York courtroom restrictions
— SPJ joins amicus brief encouraging court to focus on statutory question in Air Wisconsin v. Hoeper
— SPJ joins amicus brief urging Court to halt NSA telephone surveillance
— SPJ condemns Illinois Circuit Court ruling that reporter Joseph Hosey disclose sources or face jail, fines
— SPJ calls on Judge Kinney to rescind order compelling Illinois reporter to name source
— Ten SPJ chapters recognized for exceptional programming
— SPJ thanks Senate Judiciary Committee for advancing shield law
August 2013
— Brian Eckert named SPJ Regional Director of the Year
— David Carlson receives Wells Memorial Key, highest SPJ honor
— David Cuillier installed as SPJ president
— Journalists discuss NSA, federal shield law at Excellence in Journalism
— Kai Ryssdal opens Excellence in Journalism 2013 with candid conversation about public radio
— DePaul University named SPJ Outstanding Campus Chapter of the Year
— Deadline Club, Virginia Pro named SPJ Chapters of the Year
— Hugh Bailey receives $75,000 Pulliam Fellowship for Editorial Writing
— Three Milwaukee Journal Sentinel staffers receive Pulliam First Amendment Award
July 2013
— Human Rights Defense Center receives SPJ First Amendment Award
— Seattle Times editor wins SPJ ethics award
— Home of newspaper during Revolutionary War named Historic Site in Journalism
— SPJ recognizes two members� contributions with Howard Dubin Award
— SPJ recognizes University of Florida Master Lecturer for Distinguished Teaching in Journalism
— Two journalists and one organization honored by SPJ with Sunshine Award
— SPJ honors Martinez for exceptional service to journalism
— SPJ honors Ali Trumbull with Julie Galvan Outstanding Graduate in Journalism Award
— DePaul University professor named outstanding campus adviser
— SPJ commends Department of Justice for Report on Review of News Media Policies
— Next on Studio SPJ: Excellence in Journalism 2013
June 2013
— SPJ calls on Attorney General to uphold government�s own media guidelines
May 2013
— SPJ honors Michael Auslen with Robert D.G. Lewis First Amendment Award
— SPJ president denounces Connecticut�s attempt to cover up public information about Newtown shootings
— News Tribune�s Lewis Kamb and InvestigateWest�s Carol Smith receive SPJ New America Award for investigation of Northwest Detention Center
— SPJ president on reintroduction of Shield Law: Let's get it passed
— SPJ joins Reporters Committee letter to DOJ
— SPJ president condemns government�s seizure of AP phone records
— Delaware student wins High School Essay Contest
— Region 8 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in San Antonio
— SPJ announces national Mark of Excellence Award winners
— Board approves 3 Legal Defense Fund grants
April 2013
— Region 5 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in St. Louis
— Region 7 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in St. Louis
— SPJ expresses concern for student media at Central Michigan
— SPJ Madison hosts 100th anniversary celebration of Wells Memorial Key, the Society�s highest honor
— Community college reverses action on student newspaper; SPJ approves
— SPJ joins amicus brief urging oversight of Executive Branch classifications
— Announcing the 2012 Sigma Delta Chi Award winners
— Region 2 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Norfolk
— University of Ky. should release records to journalist, says SPJ president
— Region 10 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Spokane, Wash.
— Region 1 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced at Rutgers
— Region 6 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Minn.
— Region 9 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in N.M.
— Region 11 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Las Vegas
— Winter should not be compelled to reveal sources
— Region 12 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Oxford, Miss.
— Region 4 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced in Dayton, Ohio
March 2013
— SPJ announces winner of 2013 Black Hole Award
— Region 3 Mark of Excellence Awards winners announced
— PIOs regularly monitor interviews with government officials, report says
— SPJ joins meeting with NCAA about restrictive media credentials
— �Studio SPJ� to cover the Gun Crisis Reporting Project
February 2013
— SPJ letter urges Wyo. governor to support government transparency
— SPJ president, president-elect write letter opposing treatment of FAMU journalists
January 2013
— SPJ joins amicus brief opposing Va. FOIA residency restrictions
December 2012
— �Studio SPJ� to feature �Reportero� director Bernardo Ruiz, among others, in first shows of 2013
— SPJ Partners with WestPoint Financial Group to Offer Insurance Benefit Programs to Members
November 2012
— �Studio SPJ' to tackle the news generation gap
October 2012
— SPJ joins amicus brief supporting court independence
— NAHJ to join SPJ, RTDNA for annual Excellence in Journalism conference
— SPJ president condemns student-journalist arrests, sends letter to mayor
— UW-Eau Claire alumna named SPJ Outstanding Graduate
September 2012
— SPJ president writes NYPD police commissioner to address journalist arrests at Occupy Wall Street protests
— Sonny Albarado installed as SPJ president
— Robert Leger receives Wells Memorial Key, highest SPJ honor
— Dana Neuts named SPJ Regional Director of the Year
— Sree Sreenivasan, �tech evangelist and skeptic,� brings energy and education to EIJ12 opening night
— Northern California Pro, St. Louis Pro named SPJ Chapters of the Year
— Nine SPJ chapters recognized for exceptional programming
— Home to Arizona�s first newspaper named Historic Site in Journalism
— Ithaca College named SPJ Outstanding Campus Chapter of the Year
— SPJ joins amicus brief seeking freedom of information in Bradley Manning court martial
August 2012
— SPJ recognizes two members� contributions with Howard Dubin Award
— Three organizations honored by SPJ with Sunshine Award
— SPJ president asks Red and Black chairman for further action
— University of Cincinnati professor named outstanding campus adviser
— Mike Hiestand receives SPJ First Amendment Award
— Miami Herald staff writer receives Pulliam First Amendment Award
— SPJ recognizes strong ethical practices on New Orleans news website
— SPJ recognizes high school teacher for Distinguished Teaching in Journalism
— SPJ honors two for exceptional service to journalism
— SPJ displeased with University of Memphis over student newspaper funding cuts
— Sandra Shea receives $75,000 Pulliam Fellowship for Editorial Writing
July 2012
— San Diego State student wins First Amendment award
June 2012
— SPJ president deplores rough police contact with Reno journalist
— NPR�s Richard Gonzales and Uri Berliner receive SPJ New America Award for Hurricane Katrina coverage
May 2012
— SPJ president's statement on Oklahoma Pro chapter
— SPJ president voices concern over possible removal of college media adviser
— SPJ announces winners of the 2012 High School Essay Contest
April 2012
— Announcing winners of the 2011 national Mark of Excellence Awards for collegiate journalists
— SPJ announces 2011 Region 5 Mark of Excellence Winners
— SPJ announces 2011 Region 9 Mark of Excellence Winners
— Announcing winners of the 2011 Sigma Delta Chi Awards for journalism
— SPJ announces 2011 Region 2 Mark of Excellence Winners
— SPJ announces 2011 Region 6 Mark of Excellence Winners
— SPJ announces 2011 Region 7 Mark of Excellence Winners
— SPJ announces 2011 Region 10 Mark of Excellence Winners
— SPJ announces 2011 Region 11 Mark of Excellence Winners
— SPJ announces 2011 Region 12 Mark of Excellence Winners
March 2012
— SPJ announces 2011 Region 1 Mark of Excellence Winners
— SPJ announces 2011 Region 3 Mark of Excellence Winners
— SPJ announces 2011 Region 4 Mark of Excellence Winners
— SPJ announces 2011 Region 8 Mark of Excellence Winners
— SPJ announces �winners� of Black Hole Award
— Survey: Journalists Report Impediments by Federal Public Information Officers
— SPJ concerned about Stars & Stripes move to Maryland
February 2012
— SPJ protests Memphis police�s treatment of photojournalist
— Charges dropped against photojournalist arrested while covering Occupy Wall Street
January 2012
— SPJ seeks nominations for 2012 Black Hole Award
— SPJ joins amicus brief in First Amendment challenge of the Stolen Valor Act
— SPJ Legal Defense Fund supports photojournalist Douglas Higginbotham
December 2011
— SPJ Ethics Committee releases first in series of position papers
November 2011
— Editorial: Arrests of Journalists at 'Occupy' Must Stop
— SPJ condemns arrests of journalists at Occupy protests
— Public data bank file restored, but with major restrictions
— SPJ joins effort to uphold Texas Open Meetings Act
October 2011
— SPJ supports Project Vote in freedom of information case
— SPJ names Colorado newspaper as Historic Site in Journalism
September 2011
— SPJ objects to treatment of Milwaukee photojournalist
— SPJ names Brian Eckert Regional Director of the Year
— SPJ awards 2011 Wells Key to Al Cross
— John Ensslin installed as national SPJ president
— Soledad O�Brien and Jeff Fager address Excellence in Journalism Conference
— Information on SPJ board approving modest dues increase
— Jean Otto, first female SPJ president, has died
— Journalism groups object to health officials removing publicly available database
August 2011
— SPJ supports student newspaper and editor after University of Kentucky�s heavy-handed action
— SPJ honors Mead Loop as Outstanding Campus Adviser
— SPJ honors three individuals for extraordinary contributions to journalism
— SPJ supports Chicago Tribune in freedom of information case
— SPJ honors professional chapter excellence
— SPJ honors campus chapters for national and regional excellence
— Mark Woods receives $75,000 Pulliam Fellowship for Editorial Writing
— SPJ honors Associated Press staff with Pulliam First Amendment Award
— Asra Q. Nomani and Barbara Feinman Todd honored with 2011 Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award
— SPJ honors one individual and one newspaper for First Amendment Award
— SPJ honors three individuals, one newspaper with Sunshine Award
July 2011
— SPJ honors Linda Petersen and Rebecca Baker with Howard S. Dubin Outstanding Pro Member Award
— SPJ honors Tara Puckey with Outstanding Graduate in Journalism Award
— SPJ applauds ABC for new checkbook journalism policy
— SPJ supports Washington City Paper in SLAPP case
— SPJ supports WSJ reporter Jesse Eisinger in New York shield law case
June 2011
— SPJ Ethics Committee decries checkbook journalism � again � with news coverage of Casey Anthony
— SUNY student awarded First Amendment Award
— SPJ names The Working Press staff for the Excellence in Journalism 2011 conference
— Minnesota Public Radio News receives SPJ New America Award for Somali coverage
May 2011
— SPJ announces winners of the 2011 High School Essay Contest
— Announcing winners of the 2010 Sigma Delta Chi Awards for journalism
— SPJ concerned over detention of journalist Dorothy Parvaz
— Announcing winners of the 2010 national Mark of Excellence Awards for collegiate journalists
— SPJ announces 2010 Region 11 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
April 2011
— SPJ opposes Ill. law limiting coverage of police conduct
— SPJ announces 2010 Region 1 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ announces 2010 Region 2 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ announces 2010 Region 6 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ announces 2010 Region 7 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ announces 2010 Region 8 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ announces 2010 Region 9 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ announces 2010 Region 10 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ announces 2010 Region 3 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ announces 2010 Region 4 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ announces 2010 Region 5 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— Editorial: Where's the transparency Obama promised?
March 2011
— SPJ announces 2010 Region 12 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ joins fight for national access to records in Va.
— SPJ president urges Maryland senators to amend Bill 740
— Cuillier: Utah is 'darkest abyss in the U.S.'
— SPJ gives Utah national �Black Hole Award� for egregious anti-transparency law
— SPJ reaction to Utah law restricting public records: �This is not how democracies function�
February 2011
— SPJ signs on to letter requesting greater access to Congressional Research Service reports
— SPJ: Remember ethics in wake of fake phone call with Wisconsin governor
— SPJ condemns attacks on press in Egypt, tells other governments to take note
January 2011
— SPJ supports Mississippi TV station�s fight to air detention center video
— SPJ supports Maryland defamation requirements protecting journalists and lawyers
— SPJ board of directors votes to retire Helen Thomas Lifetime Achievement Award
— SPJ executive committee refers Helen Thomas Award decision to full board of directors
December 2010
— SPJ joins amicus brief in Penn. libel case
— SPJ joins amicus brief to fight restrictions on N.J. shield law
— Journalism and First Amendment groups ask Tarleton State to stop stifling open records
— SPJ president urges AP to continue internship programs
— SPJ supports Evergreen Freedom Foundation�s battle for public records
— SPJ statement on ethical journalism in response to latest WikiLeaks release
November 2010
— SPJ supports FCC fight against public access limitations
— SPJ condemns attacks on Russian journalists
— SPJ names home of anti-slavery publisher as 2011 Historic Site in Journalism
— Call for entries announced for SPJ�s annual Sigma Delta Chi Awards in journalism
— Call for entries announced for annual Mark of Excellence Awards competition for collegiate journalism
October 2010
— SPJ names Regional Director of the year
— SPJ board member to speak on PRSA conference panel
— SPJ President Hagit Limor�s installation speech
— SPJ elects 2010-11 Board of Directors during national convention
— SPJ supports NAACP access to Maryland police records
— SPJ awards 2010 Wells Key to Irwin Gratz
— Hagit Limor installed as SPJ president
— SPJ continues fight for federal shield law
— New media pioneer Rob Curley discusses hyper-local future of news at SPJ Convention
— SPJ sends letter to senators urging vote on federal shield law
September 2010
— SPJ to Congress: Delay on shield law hurts the American public
— SPJ honors professional chapter excellence
— SPJ supports fight against California law restricting free speech
— SPJ honors campus chapters for national and regional excellence
August 2010
— SPJ honors John Dycus and David Nicklaus with Howard S. Dubin Outstanding Professional Member Awards
— New York Times� Jim Dwyer awarded $75,000 to study Internet�s impact on human rights
— SPJ honors Herschel Fink, Carol Rosenberg and David Cuillier with First Amendment Awards
— SPJ supports Tennessee United Methodist Communications reporter in fight against subpoena
— Richard Hendrickson honored with 2010 Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award
— SPJ supports The Denver Post in bid for governor�s phone records
— SPJ honors Jenny Unbi You with Julie Galvan Outstanding Graduate in Journalism Award
— SPJ honors four individuals, one newspaper with Sunshine Award
— SPJ names three Fellows of the Society
— SPJ honors S.C. reporter with Pulliam First Amendment award
— SPJ honors Bill Shory with Ethics in Journalism Award
— SPJ honors David Perlman with lifetime achievement award
— SPJ joins amicus brief supporting National Law Journal in prior restraint case
July 2010
— SPJ president to senators: pass the shield law
— Editorial: Time to Pass Federal Shield Law
— SPJ joins amicus brief in First Amendment case involving Westboro Baptist Church
— SPJ calls for unfettered press access stemming from recent incidents in Gulf region
— SPJ honors Michele Boyet with Robert D.G. Lewis First Amendment Award
June 2010
— SPJ urges Congress to push forward with anti-libel tourism bill
— SPJ gives grants for programs that bring the press and the public together
— SPJ urges Florida Atlantic University administration to lift threats against student press
— SPJ encourages members of Congress to keep fraud records open and whistleblowers safe
— SPJ names The Working Press staff for the 2010 National Convention
— SPJ announces New America Award winners
— SPJ urges government transparency regarding Gulf oil spill
May 2010
— Restraining order against Wyoming newspapers is revoked
— SPJ condemns censorship of Wyoming newspapers
— SPJ announces 2009 Mark of Excellence national winners
— SPJ announces 2009 Region 11 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— Announcing winners of the 2009 Sigma Delta Chi Awards for journalism
April 2010
— SPJ Legal Defense Fund supports travel blogger in libel suit
— SPJ announces the winners of the 2010 High School Essay Contest
— SPJ Ethics Committee opposes letting sports team cover itself
— SPJ joins amicus brief supporting FOI laws in W. Va.
— SPJ is outraged by police raid of student newspaper in Virginia
— SPJ announces 2009 Region 6 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ concerned over murders of Honduran journalists
— SPJ announces 2009 Region 1 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ announces 2009 Region 4 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ announces 2009 Region 7 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ announces 2009 Region 9 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ announces 2009 Region 10 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ announces 2009 Region 12 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ names University of Mississippi 2010 National Historic Site in Journalism
March 2010
— SPJ announces 2009 Region 2 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ announces 2009 Region 5 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ speaks out against censorship of student newspaper in Wentzville, Mo.
— SPJ Ethics Committee condemns major broadcast networks� practice of �checkbook journalism�
— SPJ announces 2009 Region 3 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ announces 2009 Region 8 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ joins amicus brief supporting Prison Legal News� FOIA request
February 2010
— SPJ supports an amendment that promotes government transparency
January 2010
— SPJ calls for an end to violence against journalists in Mexico
— SPJ cautions journalists: Report the story, don�t become part of it
— SPJ urges Congress to allow open coverage of health care bill discussions
— SPJ supports St. Louis reporter Jake Wagman
— SPJ urges Illinois court to quash subpoena of former student journalists
December 2009
— NBC News' 'checkbook journalism' crossed ethical line
— SPJ leaders oppose Ohio bill that bans broadcasting 911 calls
— SPJ celebrates passage of shield law bill from committee
— SPJ applauds Obama administration�s transparency efforts
November 2009
— SPJ supports Fairfield University student newspaper over controversial column
— Call for entries announced for SPJ�s New America Award competition
— Call for entries announced for annual Mark of Excellence Awards competition for collegiate journalism
— Call for entries announced for SPJ�s annual Sigma Delta Chi Awards in journalism
— SPJ supports shield law compromise
October 2009
— SPJ President criticizes federal shield law changes in editorial
— SPJ is outraged by Obama administration changes to shield law bill
September 2009
— SPJ encourages Senate Judiciary Committee to move forward with shield bill
— SPJ President calls for federal shield law in editorial
— SPJ names new executive director
— SPJ encourages Committee to move quickly on federal shield law
— Rescue of Times journalist incites joy and caution
— SPJ Ethics Committee: Hartford Courant Violated Ethical Standards
August 2009
— SPJ names Regional Director of the year
— SPJ awards 2009 Wells Key to Terry Harper
— Kevin Smith installed as SPJ President
— Embedded journalists share war stories with SPJ Convention attendees
— Roxana Saberi encourages students to pursue journalism goals
— SPJ honors campus chapters for excellence
— SPJ honors professional chapter excellence
— Journalist Roxana Saberi will speak at 2009 SPJ Convention
— SPJ leaders send letter supporting journalism professor
— SPJ named Minnesota�s Hubbard Broadcasting a National Historic Site in Journalism
— Survey of job market for recent J-school graduates to be released this afternoon
— Survey of J-school graduates finds slumping job prospects
— SPJ leaders oppose Venezuelan government's acts against the press
— SPJ is pleased with the pardon and release of journalists Lee and Ling
— Columbus Dispatch writers win Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award for reporting on FERPA
— SPJ Legal Defense Fund supports student paper's open records lawsuit
July 2009
— A letter from SPJ President Dave Aeikens about the Harper Memorial Fund Auction
— SPJ honors Andrew Seaman with Robert D.G. Lewis First Amendment Award
— SPJ honors Beth Konrad with David L. Eshelman Outstanding Campus Adviser Award
— SPJ honors Megan J. Peterson with Julie Galvan Outstanding Graduate in Journalism Award
— Civil Rights-era journalist Robert Churchwell honored with Helen Thomas Award for Lifetime Achievement
— SPJ is saddened to hear of Walter Cronkite's death
— SPJ and RTNDA will hold a joint Convention in 2011
— Max Branscomb honored with 2009 Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award
— SPJ names three Fellows of the Society
— SPJ leaders take Shield Law to Capitol Hill July 13-14
— SPJ honors publications and journalists with First Amendment Awards
— SPJ honors the Project On Government Oversight with the Sunshine Award
— Annual convention auction will benefit Terry Harper Memorial Fund
June 2009
— SPJ assembles search committee for new executive director
— SPJ outraged over 12-year sentence of U.S. journalists Lee and Ling
— SPJ executive director Terry Harper passes away after battle with cancer
May 2009
— SPJ announces New America Award recipients
— SPJ Announces 2008 Mark of Excellence Awards National Winners
— Winners of 2009 High School Essay Contest
— SPJ celebrating release of Roxana Saberi, held in Iran since January
— Ethics Committee: News council should abandon 'virtual hearing'
— SPJ joins case supporting open records in West Virginia Supreme Court
April 2009
— Announcing 2008 Region 1 Mark of Excellence Awards Winners
— Announcing 2008 Region 7 Mark of Excellence Awards Winners
— Announcing 2008 Region 10 Mark of Excellence Awards Winners
— SPJ announces partnership with Helium.com to promote citizen journalism
— SPJ calls on North Korea to release Current TV journalists
— SPJ opposes reinstatement of Fairness Doctrine
— SPJ extends membership benefits for laid-off journalists
— SPJ calls on Iran to release journalist, says eight-year sentence is �outrageous�
— Announcing winners of the 2008 Sigma Delta Chi Awards for journalism
— SPJ demands release of American journalist held in Iran
— Announcing 2008 Region 3 Mark of Excellence Awards Winners
— Announcing 2008 Region 4 Mark of Excellence Awards Winners
— Announcing 2008 Region 11 Mark of Excellence Awards Winners
— Announcing 2008 Region 5 Mark of Excellence Awards Winners
— Announcing 2008 Region 12 Mark of Excellence Awards Winners
— Announcing 2008 Region 9 Mark of Excellence Awards Winners
— SPJ encouraged after Shield Law passes House, shifts focus to less-certain Senate
— 2009 SPJ Narrative Writing Workshops locations
March 2009
— Announcing 2008 Region 6 Mark of Excellence Awards Winners
— Announcing 2008 Region 2 Mark of Excellence Awards Winners
— SPJ pleased at passage of Shield Law bill by House Judiciary Committee
— Announcing 2008 Region 8 Mark of Excellence Awards Winners
— SPJ joins amicus brief supporting truth as a defense against libel
— SPJ member pioneers use of Twitter in federal court
— SPJ calls on Iran to release journalist
February 2009
— SPJ supports appeal of Prison Legal News to keep records open in Tennessee
— SPJ encourages journalists to support Shield Law after introduction in Congress
— SPJ applauds efforts of Congress to address libel tourism
January 2009
— SPJ applauds President Obama for recognizing importance of open government
— SPJ joins amicus brief supporting appeal to open death records at Nebraska mental hospital
— SPJ asks members of Congress to hold hearings on restrictive Department of Education rule change
December 2008
— SPJ calls on NBC to rectify lack of disclosure of analyst�s conflicts of interest
— SPJ supports Wisconsin newspapers� appeal for access to public information
November 2008
— SPJ supports Indiana newspaper in appeal of $1.5 million libel suit
— SPJ urges President-elect Obama to continue support for media shield law
— SPJ Announces Sponsorship Agreement with Getty Images
— SPJ encourages Nevada court to release public records to newspaper
— Call for entries announced for annual Sigma Delta Chi and New America Awards in journalism
— Saint Paul City Attorney�s Office Requesting Affirmative Contact From Journalists Arrested During Republican National Convention Protests
— Call for entries announced for annual Mark of Excellence Awards competition for student journalism
October 2008
— SPJ Supports Petition to Supreme Court Asking for Openness in Civil Cases
September 2008
— SPJ Supports Gagged California Newspaper Through Amicus Brief
— SPJ: Wall Street Bailout Proposal Grants too Much Unchecked Authority to Executive Branch
— SPJ Pleased with St. Paul�s Decision to Drop Charges Against Journalists
— SPJ Sends Letter to Quinnipiac President Expressing Extreme Concern
— SPJ Names Regional Director of the Year
— 2008 Wells Key Awarded to Bill McCloskey
— Dave Aeikens Installed as SPJ President
— Scripps CEO: Newspapers Need Less Stenography, More Storytelling
— SPJ Urges St. Paul Mayor to Drop All Charges
— SPJ Concerned Over RNC and DNC Arrests
— SPJ Ethics Committee Highlights Journalism Highs and Lows From Past Year
August 2008
— SPJ honors professional chapter excellence
— SPJ honors campus chapters for excellence
— Detroit Free Press writers to receive Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award for reporting on mayor
— Groups express concern over media�s partnerships with health organizations
— SPJ honors Kathleen Wickham with David L. Eshelman Outstanding Campus Adviser Award
— SPJ honors Breanne Coats with Julie Galvan Outstanding Graduate in Journalism Award
— SPJ honors two with Howard S. Dubin Outstanding Professional Member Award
— SPJ honors Elvia Malagon with Robert D.G. Lewis First Amendment Award
— Atlanta Journal-Constitution writer awarded $75,000 to investigate media�s role in war
— SPJ leaders: Opponents to shield law off target
— SPJ names three Fellows of the Society
— SPJ Honors Lydia Chavez with Distinguished Teaching Award
— Caryl Rivers Honored with Helen Thomas Award for Lifetime Achievement
— SPJ honors Glen Mabie with Ethics in Journalism Award
— SPJ honors acclaimed writer, Illinois center with First Amendment awards
— SPJ Honors Robert Faturechi, Teri Henning and Laurie Roberts with Sunshine Awards
July 2008
— SPJ disappointed that shield law stalls in Senate
— SPJ leaders call for public action in Senate push
— SPJ leaders take Shield Law case to the Hill
— SPJ leaders: Dick Morris just doesn't get it
June 2008
— SPJ to host Narrative Writing Workshop in Richmond, Va.
— SPJ leaders express disappointment in First Amendment violation in Miami
— SPJ mourns the death of Tim Russert
— SPJ to host Citizen Journalism Academy in Los Angeles
— SPJ to host Ethnic Media Training in Idaho
— SPJ leaders appalled by Pennsylvania court action
— SPJ signs letter of support to protect whistleblowers
May 2008
— SPJ leaders say latest grand jury order demonstrates need for federal shield law
— Sigma Delta Chi Foundation seeking nominations for the $75,000 Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Editorial Writing
— Sigma Delta Chi Foundation Seeks Nominations for the Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award
— SPJ to host Citizen Journalism Academy in Greensboro, N.C.
— SPJ announces 2008 High School Essay Contest scholarship winners
— SPJ announces recipients of the 2007 New America Award
— SPJ Announces 2007 Mark of Excellence Award National Winners
— Letter to Ban Ki Moon regarding the denial of press credentials to the journalists of Taiwan
— SPJ announces Sigma Delta Chi Award winner for TV Feature Reporting (Network/Top 25 Markets) Category
— SPJ to host Narrative Writing Workshop in Gainesville, Fla.
— SPJ to host Narrative Writing Workshop in Houston
— SPJ leaders express concern over Pentagon�s military domestic propaganda operation
— SPJ to launch Citizen Journalism Academy in Chicago
April 2008
— SPJ Announces 2007 Region 1 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— Chamberlin wins FOI Award from SPJ, NFOIC
— SPJ appoints Amy Green to Freelance Committee Chairwoman post
— SPJ to host Narrative Writing Workshop in Des Moines, Iowa
— SPJ leaders pleased with Democratic hopefuls� support of a federal shield law
— SPJ Announces the 2007 Sigma Delta Chi Award Winners
— SPJ leaders pleased with Sen. John McCain�s support of a federal shield law
— SPJ Announces 2007 Region 9 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ Announces 2007 Region 11 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ leaders second Phoenix chapter in condemning editor�s use of racial slur
— SPJ Announces 2007 Region 5 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ Announces 2007 Region 7 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ leaders urge Bush Administration, Department of Justice to forego shield law legislation opposition
March 2008
— SPJ Announces 2007 Region 3 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ Announces 2007 Region 2 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ Announces 2007 Region 6 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ Announces 2007 Region 8 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ Announces 2007 Region 10 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ Announces 2007 Region 12 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ to host Narrative Writing Workshop in San Jose
— Leaders of the Society of Professional Journalists appoint Scott Maben to national board
— SPJ Announces 2007 Region 4 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— Letter to NBA Commissioner David Stern regarding Dallas Mavericks media policy
— SPJ sends letter of protest after NBA ownerbans bloggers from locker room
— SPJ leaders sign amicus brief in support of former USA Today reporter
— Society of Professional Journalists Chapter Expresses Grave Concern Over Cutbacks at MediaNews Papers in Northern California--Calls for Greater Accountability for Effects on News Coverage
— Society of Professional Journalists pleased over judge�s ruling in WikiLeaks case
February 2008
— Society of Professional Journalists signs amicus brief in support of Web site
— SPJ leaders: Latest contempt ruling demonstrates need for federal shield law
— SPJ announces 2008 Narrative Writing Workshops sites
— SPJ signs letter opposing Bush Administration�s attempt to shift critical FOIA funds to Department Of Justice
January 2008
— Letter of support to Montclarion editors and staff
— SPJ leaders send letter of support to Montclarion editors amid SGA freezing paper�s funding
— Postmark deadline approaching for Sigma Delta Chi Awards competition
— SPJ leaders praise adoption of Utah shield rule
— SPJ effort leads to improved prison access
— SPJ-endorsed letter grants increased space to print news reporters in Capitol Visitors Center
— Entry deadline approaching for SPJ�s annual student Mark of Excellence Awards
— SPJ leaders pleased over FOIA bill signing
December 2007
— SPJ leaders commend passage of amended FOIA bill in House
— SPJ leaders commend passage of amended FOIA bill, hope House will take similar steps
— SPJ leaders call Minnesota Police Department�s administrative subpoenaof reporter phone records an abuse of public power
— 58th Annual Green Eyeshade Excellence in Journalism Awards Call for Entries
— SPJ leaders endorse letter supporting Presidential Records Act Amendments of 2007
— Call for entries announced for SPJ�s New America Award
November 2007
— SPJ Sunshine Network to identify FOI problems, candidate positions for 2008
— Call for entries announced for annual Sigma Delta Chi Awards competition
— SPJ signs letter opposing Senate Agriculture Committee�s attempt to keep livestock information secret
— Call for entries announced for annual Mark of Excellence Awards competition
— SPJ leaders applaud chapter advocacy efforts
— Society of Professional Journalists leaders send letter to Utah judge, ask that reporter contempt charge be dismissed
— SDX Foundation gives $20,000 to Oakland journalism collaboration
October 2007
— Society of Professional Journalists, National Arab American Journalists Association join forces
— Letter to 5th District Judge James Shumate regarding KUTV Reporter Katie Baker
— Society of Professional Journalists signs letter opposing Department of Interior commercial filming proposal
— SPJ leaders call FEMA-staged news briefing an abuse of public trust
— Denver Press Club Designated Historic Site in Journalism
— SPJ President, National FOI Chairman issue letter to Pennsylvania lawmakers to oppose state's open records bill
— SPJ leaders call arrests of Village Voice Media executives ridiculous, unnecessary
— SPJ commends Commercial Appeal journalists for stance against news sponsorship
— SPJ leaders praise House Representatives for passing the Free Flow of Information Act of 2007
— SPJ leaders commend House vote of H.R. 2102, call upon representatives� support for passing
— SPJ President Christine Tatum announces personal awards
— Bay Area Media Collaborate to Continue Slain Journalist�s Investigative Work Into Your Black Muslim Bakery
— Entangled journalists discuss ethical implications of Scooter Libby trial, CIA leak
— Former White House press secretaries discuss a day in the life
— Media Bloggers Association president addresses changes to media landscape
— Washington Post editor speaks about future of the news business
— NBC News president to discuss Virginia Tech massacre
— Watergate legends discuss historical media event during 2007 SPJ convention
— Society of Professional Journalists names Ron Sylvester Regional Director of the Year
— SPJ honors Betsy F. Ashton with 2007 Wells Memorial Key Award
— U.S. Comptroller urges journalists to report numbers with greater clarity, transparency
— Baghdad bureau chief discusses war during Q&A with veteran press corps reporter Helen Thomas
— Panel debates need for federal shield law that would protect journalists, sources
— White House press reporters debunk lap dog myth
— USA Today editor says journalists must teach public about the duty of the press
— SPJ leaders elated over federal shield law�s passing by Senate Judiciary Committee
— Sen. Cornyn urges journalists to help in passing a strong federal shield law
September 2007
— Peoples� rights, taxes to be discussed during the 2007 SPJ National Convention & Journalism Conference
— SPJ announces additional winner in the 2006 Sigma Delta Chi Awards
— Former White House press secretaries to discuss their experiences at the 2007 SPJ Convention & National Journalism Conference
— Reception, Auction to kick off 2007 SPJ Convention & National Journalism Conference
— Society of Professional Journalists honors campus chapters for excellence
— Society of Professional Journalists honors professional chapter excellence
— SPJ to host panel on federal shield law
— Duke Cunningham case to be discussed during 2007 SPJ Convention & Journalism Conference
— SPJ honors John Seigenthaler with First Amendment award
— SPJ Honors The Seattle Times, The Connecticut Network and Bill Chamberlin With Sunshine Awards
— Woodward, Bernstein to discuss Watergate
— SPJ Honors Rick Brunson with David L. Eshelman Outstanding Campus Adviser Award
— SPJ Honors Ralph Izard With Distinguished Teaching Award
— SPJ honors Ashlee Clark with Julie Galvan Outstanding Graduate in Journalism Award
— SPJ honors Claudia Peschiutta with Howard S. Dubin Outstanding Professional Member Award
— SPJ names four fellows of the Society
— Chuck Stone Honored With Helen Thomas Lifetime Achievement Award
— Media blogging expert to discuss relationships between journalists, bloggers at the 2007 SPJ Convention & National Journalism Conference
— Washington Post Executive Editor Leonard Downie to discuss the future of the news business
— Joe Adams to receive Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award
— Chicago Sun-Times columnist Robert Novak to discuss CIA leak, Scooter Libby trial
August 2007
— Detroit Free Press writer awarded $75,000 Pulliam Editorial Fellowship
— SPJ leaders encourage journalists to cover sponsor logos on NFL media vests
— SPJ decides against signing National Geographic amicus brief
— Northern California Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists Mourns Loss Of Chauncey Bailey
— SPJ signs onto an amicus brief in support of David Paul Hammer (Hammer vs. Ashcroft)
— SPJ commends Senate for passing OPEN Government Act
— SPJ commends committee�s approval of Federal Shield Law
July 2007
— SPJ leaders urge NFL, sponsors to uphold journalistic integrity
June 2007
— SPJ signs on to an amicus brief in support of National Geographic in Faulkner v. National Geographic Society
— SPJ leaders respond to MSNBC.com�s investigative report concerning journalists� political contributions, offers journalism ethics resources
— SPJ Supports S. 595, the Toxic Right -to-Know Protection Act
— Sigma Delta Chi Foundation Seeks Nominations for the Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award
May 2007
— SPJ unmasks Kyl as 'Senator Secrecy'
— SPJ announces recipients of the 2006 New America Award
— SPJ announces 2007 high school essay contest scholarship winners
— SPJ Announces 2006 Mark of Excellence Award National Winners
— Letter to The Honorable Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary General of the United Nations
— 57th Annual Green Eyeshade Awards 2006 Winners Named
— SPJ Announces 2006 Region 11 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
April 2007
— SPJ announces narrative writing workshops for journalists in San Diego, Columbia, S.C. and Denver
— SPJ Announces 2006 Region 5 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— Finalists named in 57th annual Green Eyeshade Awards
— SPJ Announces 2006 Region 4 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ Announces 2006 Region 1 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ Announces 2006 Region 7 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ Announces the 2006 Sigma Delta Chi Award Winners
— Josh Wolf freed from federal prison, SPJ leaders are pleased
— SPJ Announces 2006 Region 2 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ Announces 2006 Region 3 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ Announces 2006 Region 8 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ Announces 2006 Region 12 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
March 2007
— SPJ Announces 2006 Region 9 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ Announces 2006 Region 10 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ Announces 2006 Region 6 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ letter praises Sen. Susan Garrett for Senate Bill 729 introduction
— SPJ Legal Defense Fund grant aids photographer�s defense
— Letter to Susan Garrett, Re: Senate Bill 729
February 2007
— Sigma Delta Chi Foundation Announces the $75,000 Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Editorial Writing
— SPJ urges Connecticut officials to drop charges against photographer
— SPJ defends jailed journalist at rally [Updated 2/7/07]
— SPJ defends jailed journalist at rally
— SPJ Briefs: Army drops Olson subpoena
January 2007
— SPJ, Student Press Law Center partner to support Grambling State journalism students
— FOI Alert: Journalist objects to testifying before military tribunal
— Letter to U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Dubik Supporting Sarah Olson
— SPJ Briefs: SPJ Helps Fight for Access [UPDATED 1/9/07]
— SPJ blog praised by U.S. News & World Report
December 2006
— Call for entries announced for annual Sigma Delta Chi Awards competition
— Letter to Senators Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell, RE: Bipartisan Caucuses
— Society of Professional Journalists to perform a unique, new public service
— Remarks to Federal Communications Commission, Nashville, Tenn.
— Society of Professional Journalists president-elect offers public comment at FCC hearing
November 2006
— Congratulatory letter to Representative John Yarmuth
— Congratulatory letter to Senator James Webb
October 2006
— Letter to Rep. Duncan Hunter regarding CNN punishment
— SPJ urges Rep. Duncan Hunter to withdraw his Pentagon request to punish CNN
— SPJ encourages Knoxville News Sentinel to fight reporter suspension from UT
September 2006
— SPJ Briefs: Let the Sun Shine in
— SPJ Briefs: Wolf trapped � again
— SPJ outraged by pretexting practice,unauthorized invasion of journalists� privacy
— SPJ pleased with Prof. Karen Bosley�s reinstatement to faculty adviser position
August 2006
— Freelance journalist Wolf released on bail
— SPJ applauds California lawmakers for upholding a free campus press
— SPJ supports release of Paul Salopek
— FOI Alert: Indiana Supreme Court Asked to Review Serial Meetings Abuse Case
— FOI ALERT: Whois Database: Critical Public Access to Web Domains
— SPJ Inducts 2006-07 Officers
— SPJ honors Fred Brown with Wells Memorial Key award
— SPJ names Carl Corry regional director of the year
— SPJ awards $30,000 to defend jailed independent journalist
— L.A. Times writer wins $75,000 Pulliam Editorial Fellowship
— SPJ applauds federal judge�s ruling in warrantless surveillance program
— SPJ condemns ruling to force San Francisco reporters to divulge sources
— SPJ honors Miguel Morales, Kevin Mimms and The Campus Ledger staff with First Amendment Award
— SPJ honors Santa Barbara journalists with Ethics Awards
— Mirage Tavern investigation to be revisited during the 2006 SPJ National Convention & Journalism Conference
— SPJ Honors Ren�e DeLuca with Julie Galvan Outstanding Graduate in Journalism Award
— SPJ honors Emil Dansker with Howard S. Dubin Outstanding Professional Member Award
— Terry Francke, Peter Scheer, the California First Amendment Coalition to receive Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award
— SPJ Honors Allan M. Siegal with Ethics in Journalism Award
— SPJ Honors Ryan Nees, Nancy Conway and John Hughes With Sunshine Awards
— SPJ honors Tom Curley with First Amendment award
— SPJ honors chapter excellence
— SPJ Honors Gene Murray With Distinguished Teaching Award
— SPJ names three fellows of the Society
— Stan Chambers Honored With Helen Thomas Lifetime Achievement Award
— SPJ to offer Half-Day Training Workshops in Chicago
July 2006
— Under pressure from SPJ, Federal Emergency Management Agency revamps media relations policy
— 2006 SPJ Convention & National Journalism Conference to be hosted in Chicago, Keynote Address by Bill Kurtis
— California freelancer receives Legal Defense Fund grant
— Letter to David R. Paulison, Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency
— Governments may restrict access to birth records
— SPJ announces Narrative Writing Workshops in Missoula, Mont.
June 2006
— Government out of line in condemning press that reported on surveillance activities
— SPJ president commends news organizations� decision to expose secret banking surveillance activities
— Letter to Sheriff Michael Hunt
— Media Expulsion From Guantanamo After Suicides Inappropriate, Counterproductive
— SPJ Letter to Kansas City Royals and Commissioner Bud Selig Urges Reinstatement of Radio Personalities� Credentials
— SPJ announces recipients of the 2005 New America Award
— Letter to UN Secretary General, Kofi A. Annan
May 2006
— SPJ drafts statement to designate student media as public forums
— SPJ Announces 2005 Mark of Excellence Award National Winners
— SPJ recognizes the 2005 Green Eyeshade Award�Best of� recipients
— Letter to Sens. Bill Frist, Harry Reid and Trent Lott: Re: Broadcast Equity
— SPJ Gives Support to Federal Shield Law Legislation
— Government tracking of reporters� calls �outrageous, frightening�
— SPJ announces 2006 high school essay contest scholarship winners
— Letter to Gov. Mike Huckabee, Re: The Arkansas Times Exclusion
— SPJ releases findings from Ocean County College Task Force report
— SPJ announces narrative writing workshops for journalists in Atlanta, St. Louis
— SPJ Announces 2005 Region 8 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ Announces 2005 Region 9 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
April 2006
— SPJ condemns careless use of video news releases
— Ethics Week Web site provides resources, activities to guide responsible journalism
— SPJ Announces the 2005 Green Eyeshade Award Recipients
— SPJ Announces the 2005 Sigma Delta Chi Award Winners
— SPJ Announces 2005 Region 3 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ Announces 2005 Region 4 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ Announces 2005 Region 7 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ Announces Narrative Writing Workshops
— Private Campus Police Records Opened By Georgia Legislature
— SPJ Letter Campaign Urges NFL to Reverse Camera Ban
— SPJ Announces 2005 Region 11 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ Announces 2005 Region 1 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ Announces 2005 Region 2 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ Announces 2005 Region 12 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ Announces 2005 Region 6 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ Announces 2005 Region 10 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
March 2006
— Minnesota Governor Seeks to Limit Access to Public Records
— SPJ Announces 2005 Region 5 Mark of Excellence Award Winners
— SPJ Announces Regional Conference Details For Journalists in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky
— Sigma Delta Chi Foundation Announces the $75,000 Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Editorial Writing
— Public Access to Vital Records Threatened by Terrorism Prevention Act
February 2006
— Student Journalists Compromised By Supreme Court's Decision
— Attack on Mexican Newspaper Causes Alarm
— Danish Cartoon Coverage Should Be Guided By SPJ Code of Ethics
— Sigma Delta Chi Awards Contest Deadline Approaching
January 2006
— Society of Professional Journalists calls for national debate on sale of Knight Ridder newspapers
— SPJ joins in calling for Jill Carroll�s safe return
December 2005
— Adviser�s contract termination causes concern
— Society of Professional Journalists criticizes radio station�s sale of naming rights
— Knightstown's secret insurance settlement examined by Indiana appellate court
— SPJ denounces Pentagon�s use of canned news in Iraq
November 2005
— SPJ condemns high school newspaper censorship in Tennessee
— Senate seeks to create cradle-to-grave exemption
— 2005 SPJ National Convention Resolutions
— EPA seeks to cut off information about pollution
October 2005
— SPJ selects 2005-2006 leaders
— McKerral Awarded Journalism Group�s Highest Honor
— SPJ president urges ethical behavior in newsrooms
— Sinclair should be ashamed of suit against journalist it fired
— SPJ Honors Molly McDonough Carson and Elizabeth Kelly Klay with Howard S. Dubin Outstanding Pro Member Award
— SPJ Honors Lisa Birkley with 2005 Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award
— SPJ honors three as Fellows of the Society of Professional Journalists
— SPJ honors Alan Walden with lifetime achievement award
— SPJ Honors Trish Hartman with 2005 Julie Galvan Outstanding Graduate in Journalism Award
— Judith Miller to speak at SPJ Convention & National Journalism Conference
— Panelists to discuss coverage of Hurricane Katrina
— SPJ awards diversity outreach leadership grants
— First Amendment Expert Wants to Know What You Think: Journalists Join Las Vegans to Discuss the News Media
September 2005
— SPJ applauds release of Judith Miller
— SPJ and SDX Foundation step up to provide assistance to students displaced by Katrina
August 2005
— New Pulliam Editorial Fellow to research mystery of Kennewick Man
— EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT SIGMA DELTA CHI FOUNDATION: DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
— SPJ Leads: More on a shield law, Favorite headlines, First Amendment award recipient
— Kate Martin and the Center for National Security Studies to receive Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award
— SPJ Joins in Criticism of Editorial Cartoon
— Employment Opportunity at SPJ: Domain Administrator
— SPJ Statement on the Case of Ching Cheong
— SPJ Condemns Russian Action against ABC
— SPJ Statement on Haiti
July 2005
— The Case for a Federal Shield Law
— Help SPJ Raise Support for a Federal Shield Law
— Statement from the Society of Professional Journalists on Miller and Cooper cases
June 2005
— SPJ disappointed by Supreme Court failure to hear Miller and Cooper cases
— SPJ disappointed in Hosty v. Carter ruling
— SPJ announces winners of new national award honoring collaborative public service journalism by ethnic and mainstream news media
— Georgia Supreme Court Ends Mercer Lawsuit Over Private College Police Records
— SPJ statement on detention of Hong Kong journalist Ching Cheong
— SPJ Announces 2004 Mark of Excellence National Winners
— Information About Running for SPJ Board of Directors
May 2005
— 2005 High School Essay Contest Scholarship Winners
— SPJ protests United Nations denial of accreditation for Taiwan journalists
— Georgia Public Broadcasting's Susanna Capelouto is Overall Winner of the 55th Green Eyeshade Awards
— SPJ Announces the 2004 Green Eyeshade Award Recipients
— Sigma Delta Chi Foundation awards $217,000 in grants to improve journalism
— SPJ task force investigates Marquette
April 2005
— SPJ Announces the 2004 Sigma Delta Chi Award Winners
— SPJ Announces the 2004 Green Eyeshade Award Finalists
— SPJ Leads: Birthday celebration, New chapters starting, Free trips!
— Schieffer shares knowledge with Maryland students and faculty
— Partnership helps SPJ campus chapter succeed
— SPJ names California�s KTLA a historic site
— Journalism initiative benefitting rural areas
— Ethics Week programs to focus on responsible journalistic practices
March 2005
— An American Freedom Threatened
— SPJ Joins Call for Federal Shield Law Legislation
— SPJ's Legal Defense Fund to receive donation from Wakefield Defense Fund
— SPJ Extends Entry Deadline for New America Award to March 15, 2005
February 2005
— Free Press Takes Hit With Recent Court Rulings
— SPJ Seeking Nominees for New Award Honoring Collaboration Between Ethnic and Mainstream News Organizations
— SPJ task force to investigate adviser dismissal at Marquette University
— Ruth Ann Harnisch joins board of directors of the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation
— SPJ donates $1,000 toward student�s fight
January 2005
— Buying News: The Federal Government and Armstrong Williams
— �SPJ responds to report on CBS News 60 Minutes� coverage of Bush Guard Service
December 2004
— Beverly Kees Fund for Journalism Established to Perpetuate Her Work
— SPJ concerned over Taricani sentencing
— SPJ condemns military subpoena in Air Force rape story
November 2004
— SPJ supports journalist's decision to keep source confidential
— Charges dropped against BYU student following SPJ intervention
— SPJ: Gutting Disclosure Provisions for Top U.S. Officials is Bad Idea
— SPJ asks that charges be dropped against North Carolina reporter
— Sigma Delta Chi Foundation grants National Conference of Editorial Writers Foundation $100,000 for Minority Writers Seminars
— The Society of Professional Journalists Calls for Open Media Access tothe Election Process
— South Florida Chapter outraged at the Palm Beach County Election Supervisor.
October 2004
— SPJ Supports Sinclair Washington Bureau Chief's Courageous Stand
— Irwin Gratz installed as president of Society of Professional Journalists
— Todd Gillman elected to lead Sigma Delta Chi Foundation
— 2004 SPJ Convention Resolutions
September 2004
— 2004 Pulliam Editorial Fellow to research role of megachurches
— CBS embarrassment illustrates the dangers of anonymous sources
— Society of Professional Journalists and Bloomberg Launch Training Program for Reporters
— SPJ Recognizes Outstanding Members and Chapters at National Convention
— SPJ Honors Dr. Steven Pasternack with Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award
— SPJ Names Dr. George Keeler as the 2004 David L. Eshelman Outstanding Adviser
— SPJ Names the 2004 Fellows of the Society
— SPJ Honors First Amendment and Sunshine Award Winners
— SPJ Names Patrick Grzanka as 2004 Julie Galvan Outstanding Graduate
— Brokaw Named Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
— Marquand Awarded Wells Key, Society�s Highest Honor
— SPJ Announces the 2003 Mark of Excellence National Award Winners
August 2004
— Miami Court Reporter Selected for Pulliam First Amendment Award
— SPJ calls judge�s decision detrimental to newsgathering process
— SPJ Applauds Department of Education Ruling in re Campus Rape Victims Identifying Attackers to the Media
— Matthew Winkler joins board of directors of the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation of the Society of Professional Journalists
July 2004
— SPJ News Commentary: Think `news value� when considering coverage
— Sigma Delta Chi Foundation awards nearly $167,000 in grants to promote journalism
June 2004
— 2004 High School Essay Contest Scholarship Winners
— 2003 Mark of Excellence Regional Award Winners
— SPJ Announces 2003 Mark of Excellence National Finalists
— SPJ asks transit authority not to ban photography and videotaping
— Message from the President
May 2004
— Newspaper Adviser�s Removal Prompts SPJ Task Force Investigation
— SPJ calls for investigation of charges made by journalists
April 2004
— SPJ Announces Recipients of 2003 Sigma Delta Chi Awards
— 54th Annual Green Eyeshade Excellence in Journalism Award Winners
— SPJ says Scalia should not limit journalists� coverage of his public appearances
— SPJ calls on journalists to assist Wakefield
March 2004
— 54th Annual Green Eyeshade Awards Finalists
— SPJ objects to bogus news reports and their use by TV newsrooms
— Virginia House Votes to Exempt Itself from FOI Act
January 2004
— Judge orders private university to release police records
— What if they had voted? SPJ conducts its own $87 billion voice vote on Iraq spending
December 2003
— Secret Settlement Undermines Public�s Right to Know Says SPJ
November 2003
— SPJ Condemns $87 Billion Voice Vote; FOI Committee Seeks Each Senator's Stand on Iraqi Appropriation
— SPJ calls on news media to maintain clear separation of news and advertising
October 2003
— Disturbing Trend, or Widespread policy?
— SPJ Mourns Loss of Goodykoontz
— CONCEALED WEAPONS WITH CONCEALED PERMITS?
September 2003
— McKerral Takes Reins of National Journalism Organization
— SPJ Announces National Mark of Excellence Awards Winners
— Ashcroft speeches should be more accessible to the public and media
— SPJ honors the late Indiana Gov. Frank O'Bannon
— Coverage of war in Iraq to highlight opening session of SPJ National Convention
— Author and columnist Carl Hiaasen to speak at SPJ National Convention
— CNN International Networks president to speak at SPJ National Convention
August 2003
— A New Version of SLAPP -- Lawsuit Could Chill Reporter-Source Relations
— SPJ pushes for open hearings in Enron case
— San Francisco Chronicle Reporter Wins Pulliam First Amendment Award
— Pulliam Editorial Fellowship Winner to Study Worldwide Effects of the War in Iraq
July 2003
— SPJ urges Democratic Republic of Congo to overturn sentence against journalist
— SPJ Supports First Amendment Rights of Cartoonist Michael Ramirez
— SPJ Calls on Indonesia to Release Journalist and Ease Press Restrictions
— 2003 SPJ convention interns announced
June 2003
— SPJ calls on occupiers of Iraq to avoid censorship
— SPJ calls for immediate extension of Visa Waiver Program to journalists
May 2003
— Flag Desecration Amendment and Cameras in Federal Courts
— SPJ Announces National Mark of Excellence Awards Finalists for Outstanding Student Journalism
— Ethics, not ethnicity, at heart of Blair plagiarism accusations, SPJ says
— Open Government Hall of Fame Inducts First Honorees
— In the wake of ethical violations, SPJ calls for public dialogue
— SPJ calls for additional hearings on media ownership rules
— Salt Lake reporters cross ethical boundaries
April 2003
— SPJ Announces Recipients of 2002 Sigma Delta Chi Awards
— SPJ Ethics Week generates discussions about journalistic decision making
— Comments sought on new critical infrastructure rules
— SPJ Ethics Code misapplied by shareholder
— SPJ announces 53rd Annual Green Eyeshade Awards Winners
— First American journalist dies in Iraq
— HIPAA Medical Privacy Regulations Go Into Effect April 14: Are You Ready?
— SPJ applauds Supreme Court’s release of audio tapes in affirmative action cases
— Keep Lines of Communication with Media in Chesapeake Open Says SPJ
March 2003
— SPJ urges New York Stock Exchange to reconsider Al-Jazeera credentials
— SPJ Announces 53rd Annual Green Eyeshade Awards Finalists
— Children’s Online Protection Act of 1998: Internet Censorship Law Loses Again in Court
— SPJ resource helps reporters navigate the Geneva Conventions
— “Critical Infrastructure” Exemption: Senators Try to Plug FOIA Hole in 2002 Homeland Security Act
February 2003
— Charge against Arizona reporter has chilling effect on newsgathering process
— Keep Lines of Communication with Police in Minneapolis Open Says SPJ
— SPJ Turns the Tables on Tim Russert
January 2003
— SPJ discourages restrictions at Maine rallies
December 2002
— SPJ urges Hong Kong government to back away from threats to press freedom
— Journalism Coalition Seeks Open and Independent Reporting of Military Campaigns
— Utah attacks First Amendment ideals by pursuing former student, says SPJ
— SPJ Task Force Recommends Creation of Publications Board at Southern Utah University
November 2002
— SPJ supports student editor at the University of Miami
— Utah Supreme Court Rules Criminal Libel Statute Unconstitutional
— Homeland Security Bill Compromises Federal FOI Act
— SDX Foundation funds upcoming “Watchdog” training programs for journalists
— Republican Senate Could Mean Trouble For FOI; Florida Voters Stand Up For Sunshine
October 2002
— “Official Secrets Act” Dead for 2002; House Committee Moves to Restore Presidential Records Act
— SPJ Honors Marcel Dufresne with 2002 Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award
— SPJ to examine Southern Utah University�s student newspaper policies
— Niederpruem and Grimes awarded Wells Memorial Key, Society�s highest honor
September 2002
— SPJ delegates pass resolutions on First Amendment, treatment of sources and more
— Sigma Delta Chi Foundation selects new leaders
— Society Recognizes Outstanding Members, Chapters at Close of Convention
— SPJ selects 2002-2003 leaders
— SPJ Announces National Mark of Excellence Awards Winners for Outstanding Student Journalism
— Kentucky couple receives SPJ lifetime achievement award
— Three journalists named SPJ fellows
— Inaugural Speech by SPJ President Robert Leger
— SDX Foundation Awards 2002 Pulliam Editorial Fellowship
— Expand your contacts and improve your coverage
— Chapter's high school education program brings unexpected benefits
— Chapter Briefs
— SPJ Headlines
— College Media Adviser Wins Pulliam First Amendment Award
August 2002
— Public invited to join journalists to discuss war coverage during SPJ National Convention
— SPJ to roast “Face the Nation” host Bob Schieffer
— New Federal Medical Privacy Rules Will Make Journalists’ Job Harder
— Stamps honoring female journalists to be released at SPJ National Convention
— Nor Cal SPJ wins suit against prison officials
— Washington Post editors to speak at SPJ National Convention
— SPJ advocates for freedom of information in Hong Kong
— Florida High School Student Wins SPJ National Essay Contest
July 2002
— Web site�s refusal to accept Sony ads draws ethics commendation from SPJ
— Senators reach compromise on FOIA exemption to Homeland Security bill, plan panel vote today
— While considering Homeland Security Department, Senate Committee may deliberate a new FOIA exemption
— Support one of the Society's most important endeavors: the Legal Defense Fund
— Society leaders: 2002-2003 candidate profiles
— SPJ Headlines
— Chapter Briefs
— From Vanessa Leggett to the fall of Enron
— Convergence: We're coming together, but where are we going?
— SPJ Announces National Mark of Excellence Awards Finalists for Outstanding Student Journalism
June 2002
— New SPJ resource available for diversifying news content
— SPJ Ethics Committee issues statement on publication of Pearl photos
— SPJ asks Massachusetts DOC to drop proposed inmate interview restrictions
— Chapter Briefs
— SPJ names 2002 Green Eyeshade Winners
— Banquet recognizes Pulliam fellow
— SPJ Headlines
— Regional Wrap-up
— Medical journal's reporting commitment serves as an example for others
May 2002
— Golf and tennis associations’ background checks for journalists are too intrusive
— Court denies attorneys' fees in FOIA settlement; plaintiffs now must win in court to collect fees
— PRO CHAPTER HIGHLIGHT COLUMN: Chicago Headline Club
— Deadlines for annual reports, award nominations nearing
— EKU SPJ chapter pays tribute to slain journalists with candlelight vigil
— STUDENT CHAPTER HIGHLIGHT: SPJ University of Maryland Chapter
— Senate Bill 1456 threatens public access
— IRE and SPJ to Partner on �Better Watchdog Workshops�
— UT-Tyler offers to reinstate student adviser
— ‘Pardon the Interruption’ Program Lets Students in on Its Secrets
— Eastern Kentucky University SPJ Chapter Pays Tribute to Slain Journalists With Vigil
— Chicago Chapter Fights City Press Credentials
— Member Input Needed! Help SPJ Focus on Future Initiatives
— Deadlines for Annual Reports, Award Nominations Nearing
— Society Announces Recipients of 2001 Sigma Delta Chi Awards
— Member Input Needed: Note From the Executive Director
April 2002
— University Officials Should Explain Why Adviser Was Dismissed - Or Rehire Her
— SPJ Asks Israel to Stop Threatening Journalists
— Society Helps Fight Ridiculous FEC Rules on Political Candidate Debates
— No. 1 complaint of U.S. journalists is lack of training, new national survey says
— 12 Seats Up for Election on National SPJ Board of Directors
— D.C. Pro Chapter to Induct Four to Its Hall of Fame
— Society Helps Secure Open Records Victory in New Jersey
— Northern California Chapter Honors 14 With FOI Awards
— 2002 SPJ National Convention: Give Your Reporters More Resources, Tools, Connections
— Question-and-Answer Session With the New Executive Director of SPJ, SDX Foundation
— Just a VCR Required: Order Project Watchdog Program in a Box
March 2002
— What's the Big Deal About The Working Press?
— National Press Club awards deadline April 1
— SPJ Asks FOI Advocates to Join Fight Against Restrictive Florida Bills
— SPJ takes FOI concerns to Congress
— New Report on State Anti-access Efforts
— Sen. Leahy Calls for New GAO Review of E-FOIA
— Submissions For Convention Resolutions Now Being Accepted
— Fort Worth Will Whoop It Up for 2002 Convention
— Leonard Downie Jr. To Speak At Annual Pulliam Editorial Fellowship Banquet
— New Jersey Pros Give PR Professionals The Real Story On Pitching News Items
— DePauw University Student Newspaper Turns 150 Years Old
— Cleveland Pros Get Glimpse of 'Newspaper of The Future'
— SPJ Awards 12 Local Chapters Grants for Programming Events
— Staging Project Watchdog Meeting Doesn't Require Rabies Shot
— SPJ Joins Legal Action Against Executive Order to Withhold Presidential Records
— Your School Could Host SPJ's Ward Neff Internship
— Gain Experience, Valuable Professional Network As Staff Member for The Working Press
February 2002
— Individuals Should Not Be Allowed to Sue Over FERPA Violations, SPJ Says
— SPJ Calls on Members to Honor Pearl, Others Who Have Lost Their Lives
— SPJ Grieves Loss of Daniel Pearl
— Sigma Delta Chi Foundation Creates Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award
— SPJ, SDX Foundation Name Terrence G. Harper Executive Director
— Voice of America Pulls Reporter Off Air Amid Government Pressure
— SPJ: Release Daniel Pearl
January 2002
— Quill talks with Vanessa Leggett
— Texas Author Finally Released From Prison
December 2001
— SPJ Supports High School Newspaper Facing New Content Guidelines
— SPJ's Online Job Bank Offers Free Postings for Media Jobs, Internships, Fellowships
— Texas Writer Tells ABC She's Not Giving Up Her Fight For First Amendment Rights
— SPJ Increases Online Categories in Journalism Awards Contests
November 2001
— Groundbreaking Bill Supporting Cameras in Federal Courts Takes First Critical Step
— High school newspaper faces possible censorship challenge
— Indiana HB 1083 Is An Unprecedented Attack on Open Records
— Indiana Legislature Backs Away from HB 1083
— SPJ Helps Establish Global Freedom of Expression Rights on the Internet
— Journalists Continue Fight for Writer's Release
— Bush Order Allows Former Presidents to Withhold Records Scheduled for Disclosure; Congress Holds Hearing, SPJ Cries Foul
— President Should Not Control Release of Executive Branch Records, SPJ Says
— SPJ, SDX Foundation Executive Director James L. Gray Announces His Resignation
October 2001
— Assault Begins on State FOI Laws: Florida SPJ Issues National Call for Help
— Bush FOIA Policy Stresses Privacy; New Info Exemption Possible
— SPJ Asks Ashcroft Not to Stonewall Requests for Public Information
— SPJ-Led Coalition Urges U.S. Government to Help Maintain Free Press in War on Terrorism
— Media Should Carefully Weigh Government Requests Regarding Coverage of U.S. War on Terrorism, says SPJ
— SPJ Offers Guidelines for Coverage to Counter Ethnic and Religious Profiling
— SPJ and Sigma Delta Chi Foundation name 2001-2002 board of directors
— SPJ Convention Delegates Pass Three Resolutions On Coverage of America's War on Terrorism
— Society Recognizes Outstanding Members, Chapters at Close of Convention
— SPJ Awards Wells Memorial Key to Steve Geimann
— SPJ Will Honor First Amendment and Sunshine Award Winners
— SPJ Names Three Fellows of the Society for 2001
— SPJ Names Charles N. Davis the 2001 David L. Eshelman Outstanding Campus Adviser
— SPJ Names Aimee Heckel the 2001 Julie Galvan Outstanding Campus Chapter Member
— SPJ Honors Roger Simpson with 2001 Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award
— SDX Foundation Honors Longtime Board Member Paul M. Davis
— SPJ National Convention: Saturday's Program Highlights
— Federal Bureau of Prisons Denies Journalists Permission to Interview Vanessa Leggett
— SPJ National Convention: Friday Program Highlights
— SPJ National Convention Starts Thursday, Oct. 4, in Seattle/Bellevue, Wash.
— SPJ Convention Sessions to Focus on Media Coverage of Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks
— Electronic Access to Federal Case Files Won�t be Free, Immediate or Universal
September 2001
— Attorney to Discuss Vanessa Leggett Case at SPJ National Convention
— Multi-Media Presentation on Freedom of Expression to open 2001 Convention
— SDX Foundation Awards 2001-2002 Pulliam Editorial Fellowship
— SPJ Annual Convention Will Go On As Scheduled
— SPJ Launches New Web Site
— The Press and the Public at Odds: Voicing Grievances Against the News Media
— Electoral Reform Commission Suggests Broadcast Curbs
— SPJ Convention is on
August 2001
— Make a difference � how you can help Vanessa Leggett
— Proposed 'Leaks' Legislation Threatens Public Access and Must be Stopped, Says SPJ
— Judges Call for Civil Federal Court Info to Go Online; Balk at Putting Most Criminal Case Info on the Web
— New �Anti-Leaks� Bill Approaching; Hearing Possible; Bill Could be Re-Incarnation of Bad Legislation Vetoed Last Year
— Open the Doors to Leggett Appeal Hearing, Say Journalists
— Open the Doors to Leggett Appeal Hearing, Say Journalists
— SPJ Gives $12,500 to Fight Texas Case Threatening Freedom of the Press
— University of Oregon Backs Down on TV Sports Coverage Restrictions
— Republic of Nauru Should Not Ban Journalist From Covering Summit
— Private Prison�s Policy Keeps Journalists out of Public Court Hearing
— Society Joins Fight Against Outdated Criminal Libel Law
July 2001
— University Proposes Unreasonably Restrictive Rules for Sports Coverage
— Statement From the Society of Professional Journalists on the Death of Katharine Graham, a Beloved Giant in the Media Industry
— SPJ Praises Court's Decision in Critical First Amendment Case on Altered Photographs
— Ohio Supreme Court Ducks First Amendment Question on Anonymous Juries
— SPJ-led Coalition Prevails in Press Gallery Issue
— Organizations Join SPJ's Protest of Senate Plan to Consolidate Press Galleries
— SPJ to Senators: Don't Boot Media from Press Galleries
June 2001
— Connecticut Opens Records in Public-Private Partnerships; New FOI Resources Available
— School Should Drop Charges Against Virginia Reporter
— Florida Circuit Court Deals Double-Edged Blow to Public's Right to Know
— Nepal should release journalists, honor freedom of speech
— State FOI Law Alert: Rollbacks, Updates
— SDX Foundation Announces Judges for Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Editorial Writing
— Students Win SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards for Outstanding Journalism
— Sigma Delta Chi Award-Winning Journalism Available Online
— SPJ Urges Ethical Reporting of First Family's Personal Lives
May 2001
— SPJ Joins Fight for Public Records in Two Death-Penalty Murder Cases
— Cleveland Mayor Excludes The Plain Dealer From News Conference
— Sigma Delta Chi Foundation Helps Fund New Diversity Fellowship
— SPJ Hails Supreme Court Decision in Crucial First Amendment Case
— Indiana Lawmakers Should Uphold Governor's Veto of Unprecedented Bill to Revoke Access to Public Records, says SPJ
April 2001
— SPJ Names Winners of the 2000 Sigma Delta Chi Awards for Excellence in Journalism
— SPJ Expands its Battle Against Florida Law that Restricts Access to All Autopsy Photos
— SPJ Joins Legal Battle to Reverse 'Texas Seven' Trial's Gag Order
— Indiana Legislators Introduce Bills to Hide Information From the Public, Says SPJ
— Major League Baseball Should Stop All Attempts to Control Game Coverage, Says SPJ
— Government Official Who Released Pentagon Papers to Speak at Pulliam Fellowship Banquet
— Florida's Attempt to Block Release of Autopsy Photos Must be Stopped, Says SPJ
March 2001
— Florida Bill Blocking Access to Autopsy Photos a Blow to State Access Laws
— New Ohio Study Reports on Open Records Compliance
— Kentucky State Students Settle Lawsuit Over Confiscated Yearbooks
— Dale Earnhardt Photos Issue: Where To Go
— Police Radio Issue Grows
— SPJ Helps Montana Student Win Fight Against Subpoena for Unedited Footage
— SPJ President Available for Comment on Access Issue Surrounding Earnhardt Autopsy Photos
— SPJ Opposes Indiana Legislature�s Attempt to Shield Public Officials� E-mail, Internet Files
— Allow Orlando Sentinel to View Earnhardt Autopsy Photos, Says SPJ
— SPJ Helps Win Freedom of Information Case in Oregon
February 2001
— Society Denounces Zimbabwe�s Violence Against Journalists
— Society Protests Ohio County's Encrypted Dispatching System
— Society Fights Court’s Attempt to Withhold Public Information in Murder Trial
January 2001
— SPJ Victorious in Texas Open Records Case
— Society Calls for Electronic Access to Federal Judicial Records
— Society Helps University Yearbook Win Case Against Censorship
December 2000
— Medical Privacy Rules Ignore Public's Interest, Media's Role
— Sigma Delta Chi Foundation Announces 2001 Eugene C. Pulliam Editorial Fellowship Banquet
— Society Says Judge Should Reverse Reporters' Fines
— Society Asks Supreme Court to Limit Government Agencies' Claims to FOI Act Exemptions
November 2000
— Society Challenges Supreme Court to Expand Further its Media Access Policy to Allow Cameras in Courtroom
— Society Asks Missoula Officials to Drop Legal Battle Against Student Journalist
— SPJ Urges Supreme Court to Allow Cameras to Capture Historic Election Decision
— SPJ Ethics Committee Says Hasty Coverage of Election Violated Ethics Code
— Society Raises Record Amount for its Legal Defense Fund
— Society Files Friend-of-Court Briefs Against Cases That Threaten Newsgathering Process, Public's Right to Know
— Society Condemns Terre Haute Penitentiary's Restrictive Media Access Policy
— Society Urges Clinton to Veto Legislation That Would Tighten Disclosure of Classified Information
October 2000
— SPJ Adopts Accuracy Requirement for Awards Programs
— 2000-2001 board members take helm of Society and Sigma Delta Chi Foundation at 2000 SPJ National Convention
— Society Recognizes Outstanding Chapters, Members at Convention Closing Banquet
— Richard Kleeman Wins Wells Memorial Key, Society's Highest Honor
— Delegates Pass 13 Resolutions at 2000 SPJ National Conventio
— SPJ Honors First Amendment and Sunshine Award Winners
— Society Honors Gary Rice with Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award
— Society Names Maggan Everidge the Julie Galvan Outstanding Campus Chapter Member
— SPJ Awards �Fellow of Society� Honor to Three Journalists
— Ohio Governors to Discuss Role of Press in Politics
— Society to Honor Pulitzer Prize Winner Friday at National Convention
— SPJ Creates Lifetime Achievement Award in Honor of Helen Thomas
— SPJ committee to sell war correspondent handbook at 2000 SPJ National Convention
— Society of Professional Journalists Takes 2000 National Convention to Columbus, Ohio
— SPJ Convention Speakers Include Many Award-winning Journalists
— Society of Professional Journalists Takes 2000 National Convention to Columbus, Ohio
— SPJ joins The Media Institute in promoting First Amendment campaign
— Online resource available for journalists seeking access
September 2000
— SPJ settles lawsuit over ethics handbook
— Sigma Delta Chi Foundation awards 2000-2001 Pulliam fellowship to Connecticut journalist
— SPJ intervention prompts federal officials to drop criminal charges against journalist
— SPJ demands FBI discipline agents for posing as journalists
August 2000
— SPJ files friend-of-the-court brief to challenge Woods� swing at First Amendment rights
— SPJ announces Mark of Excellence Award winners
— SPJ asks federal officials to drop criminal case against journalist
— Law enforcement apologies don�t go far enough
— Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi dedicate new national headquarters building to Eugene S. Pulliam
— Indiana�s highest court to hear Society�s arguments in right of privacy case
July 2000
— SPJ denounces legislation aimed at curbing intelligence leaks
— Family names new SPJ-SDX Headquarters for Eugene S. Pulliam
— SPJ WINS FOI BATTLE IN RELEASE�
June 2000
— E-FOIA set high standards; government must now encourage agency compliance
— Just what would you give (or give up) for that story?
May 2000
— Concern over Taxpayers' 'Bill of Rights:' IRS Records May Become Exempt From FOIA
— SPJ Supports Amendment to Disclose Intelligence Spending Information
— California Assembly passes prison media interview bill
— Public’s right to know about possible chemical accidents would be curtailed under rule.
April 2000
— Fairfax Victims� Card Closer to Reality; SPJ to Continue Monitoring, Discussing
March 2000
— MEDIA LOSE ATTEMPT TO OPEN WACO RE-ENACTMENT
February 2000
— GRASSROOTS EFFORT BRINGS MORE SUNSHINE TO SAN FRANCISCO
January 2000
— Prison Access Update: Florida, Michigan, Virginia, California
— DPPA: What It Means to You
December 1999
— Medical privacy regulation could hinder reporting
November 1999
— Uniform mediation law drafting commission
October 1999
— New Prison Rules Would Limit Inmate Access in Florida, Michigan
September 1999
— DMV records in danger -- again
— California Governor Vetoes Prisoner Interview Bill
— Court OK�s Censorship of College Journalists
June 1999
— Texas Flirts with Unconstitutional Media Licensing; New Death Row Rules Define
April 1999
— Media face pressures in covering breaking news
— Privacy in mediation bears close monitoring
January 1999
— Urge Senators to keep proceedings in the sunshine
November 1998
— Uniform Correction or Clarification of Defamation Act concerns SPJ
— SPJ announces sunshine and first amendment awards
— Society recognizes work on behalf of first amendment and open records
— American journalists call for Serbian freedom of information
— Diversity goals fall short says SPJ
— SPJ caps dues for two years
October 1998
— Sigma Delta Chi Foundation expands funding for journalism education and development
— SPJ elects new officers to lead society
— SPJ hails campus crime disclosure provisions of Higher Education Act of 1998
September 1998
— Constitutional amendment threatens free speech
August 1998
— Federal confidentiality laws and open protective service hearings: A potential clash
— Pyle named recipient of the SPJ Pulliam Editorial Writing Fellowship
— Student journalists receive SPJ awards
June 1998
— Press Credibility Study Leaves Journalists With Much to Consider
— Paparazzi penalties
— Senate poised to vote on flag amendment
— The risks of reporting
May 1998
— SPJ names new executive director to lead society: Dennis Norris brings �experience, energy, enthusiasm�, search chair says
March 1998
— Journalism's 1997 Sigma Delta Chi Awards announced
— Getting Congress to go online
January 1998
— Agency shouldn't circumvent courts to keep records secret
— Don't call your food names: Oprah on trial for disparaging beef
— SPJ awards programming grants
December 1997
— 'Hitman' decision a landmark battle
November 1997
— Sunshine laws blasted by university president
— Society recognizes work on behalf of first amendment and open records
October 1997
— Student journalists receive SPJ awards
September 1997
— Use of police scanners threatened
August 1997
— MPAA fights prior restraint bill in Massachusetts
— SPJ announces search for new executive director: Quill editor to become acting executive director during search
July 1997
— Congress and courts move on campus crime
— Indiana slams records shut in surprise move
May 1997
— Indiana Courtroom Coverage
— Leadership retreat attendees named
April 1997
— SPJ board adds award, adopts budget
— Public vs. privatized records, who's winning this war?
— 1996 Sigma Delta Chi Award Winners
March 1997
— Journalism groups support ABC appeal in Food Lion decision
— Inmate commentary raises issues of censorship
February 1997
— University restricts the media and the public by cancelling broadcast
— The time is now
— New bill will provide access to campus crime information
January 1997
— SPJ programming grant funds distributed
— Another one bites the dust ...
December 1996
— A state challenge to the Federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act
November 1996
— SPJ opens communication lines between broadcast industry and educators
— Jailing Journalists
— Greater Buffalo SPJ chapter names regional chapter of the year
October 1996
— The Communications Decency Act
— Dalglish honored with society's highest award
— Covering Campus Crime
— Students point out benefits of a free press
— Media access to inmates shut down
— SPJ urges release of jailed Flordia journalist
— Society of Professional Journalists Selects 1996 Fellow
September 1996
— Congress updates FOIA
— Appeals court affirms first amendment rights of reporter
— Vines awarded SPJ's highest honor
August 1996
— U.S. service department went too far by taking journalists' notes and film
— Prohibiting camera access not the answer in O.J. Simpson case
— SPJ fellowship winner to study the future of the American family
— FBI should stop using journalism as a cover for operations says SPJ
July 1996
— Book reviews and the law
— CIA ban must be absolute to be effective says SPJ
— SPJ criticizes olympic ban on live coverage of news conferences
June 1996
— Ethics code endorsement sets stage for vote
— SPJ offers training course for new editors
— SPJ's response to judges' communications decency act decision
— SPJ representative to testify at house open campus police logs hearing
May 1996
— House bill not enough to protect journalists
— FOI and First Amendment issues headline SPJ board meeting
March 1996
— Mark of Excellence winners announced
— SPJ broadcasting seminar to be held in Atlanta
— Leadership retreat attendess named
February 1996
— SPJ joins lawsuit against communications decency act
— SPJ President Kelly Hawes expresses discontent over CIA policy
— SPJ supports First Amendment rights of New Orleans reporter
— SPJ criticizes CIA 'loophole'
— SPJ supports decision to stop enforcement of law
— Society of Professional Journalists opposes CFR recommendation
January 1996
— Recipients of grant program funds announced
December 1995
— Balough new SPJ Quill Editor
— SPJ applauds Senate's deffeat of flag desecration resolution
— Joint operating agreement resolution adopted by SPJ
November 1995
— Society passes resolution opposing amendment
— Statement by SPJ pres. concerning the ranking of journalists and sources
— Society supports efforts to secure release of Christian Science Monitor reporter David Rohde
October 1995
— SPJ First Amendment winners announced
— Houston hosts SPJ writers workshop
— Society tables ethics revision vote
— Sons of Ted Scripps to fund new SPJ leadership program
September 1995
— SPJ criticizes Judge Lance Ito for turning off courtroom cameras
— SPJ Pres. on publication of Unabomber manuscript
— Father of 'Project Watchdog,' honored with GM gift
— Society of Professional Journalists honors Indiana paper
— Postmaster bars inspectors from posing as journalists
SPJ News
��SPJ Board Postpones National Public and Member Awards Until 2025
��SPJ urges Mississippi Supreme Court to overturn lower court order that threatens journalists� First Amendment rights
��SPJ urges swift action by Senate panel on federal shield law to protect journalists
Events and Deadlines
��7/11/24: SPJ Freelance Community webinar: Artificial Intelligence for Journalists with AI expert and digital guru Sree Sreenivasan
��7/16/24: International Community Get Together
��7/17/24: SPJ Freelance Community - Monthly Board Meeting
��7/25/24: Revenue generation for publishers: Aligning profit with purpose
��7/26/24: Design Workshop: How to create compelling visuals when it�s not usually your job
