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RTDNA Applauds Introduction of Journalist Protection Act Introduced Today
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted Jul 29

Today, after months of active advocacy from RTDNA and our allies in the industry, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and...

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Emergency Visa Authorization for Afghans Who Worked With Journalists
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted Jul 20

RTDNA is joining three other global press freedom groups, and 21 national and international news organizations, in urging President Biden,...

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Highlights From a Year Fighting for Free Press
Posted In: Advocacy, RTDNA News,
Date posted Jul 6

By Dan Shelley RTDNA Executive Director The United States has entered its 246th year as one of the world’s longest sustaining democracies. As...

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RTDNF Awards Over $30,000 to 2021 Scholars and Fellows
Posted In: RTDNA News,
Date posted Jun 29

The RTDNA Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of nine scholarships for journalism students and two fellowships for new professionals....

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RTDNA Endorses Bill to Protect Journalists’ First Amendment Rights
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted Jun 28

Today, the Radio Television Digital News Association issued a statement in support of the PRESS Act (HEN21909) introduced by Sen....

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Finance411: Five Personal Finance Story Ideas
Posted In: Awards, RTDNA News,
Date posted Jun 18

In 2020, some of the biggest stories covered by newsrooms were related to the uncertainty around money, whether it be about unemployment, stimulus...

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RTDNA Urges California State Legislature to Restore SB 98
Posted In: Advocacy, Open Letters,
Date posted Jun 1

In conjunction with a coalition of news organizations and press freedom groups, Dan Shelley, RTDNA’s executive director and COO, issued the...

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One Year Later: George Floyd’s Impact on Press Freedom
Posted In: Advocacy, Education Resources,
Date posted May 25

By Dan Shelley RTDNA Executive Director On May 25, 2020 – Memorial Day – the name George Floyd was like millions of others in the...

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RTDNA Calls on Biden Administration to Reestablish Positive, Open Relationship
Posted In: Advocacy, Open Letters,
Date posted May 25

RTDNA Executive Director and COO Dan Shelley is calling on the Biden Administration to be more open and accessible to journalists. Specifically,...

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RTDNA Asks Cal. Lawmakers to Protect Journalists’ Pursuit of Truth
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted May 20

Dan Shelley, RTDNA’s executive director and COO, released this statement in support of California’s Senate Bill 98, “Public peace: Media access.”

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RTDNA opposes "Fact Checker Regulation Act"
Posted In: Advocacy,
Date posted May 14

Dan Shelley, RTDNA’s executive director and COO, released this statement following the introduction of the “Fact Checker Regulation...

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RTDNA Chair’s Letter to Journalists: RTDNA Partner NAB is Working For You
Posted In: Advocacy, Open Letters,
Date posted May 13

By Andrea Stahlman RTDNA Board Chair | News Director, WLKY Louisville, Ky. Dear Local Journalists: This week, radio and television broadcasters...

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