Mexican journalist Roberto Figueroa is slain south of Mexico City, spurring outrage among colleagues. He is the first journalist to be killed this year in Mexico (from The Associated Press) apnews.com/article/mexico…

Thanks Jazmine Ulloa for reminding us that words like “invasion” matter and lead to dire consequences in border communities. Word is dangerous and stokes Xenophobia, hate, fear. And yet, Republicans are having a field day. Listen in:
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Mexican president claims that criminal groups are 'respectful' and 'respect the citizenry' apnews.com/article/mexico…

Hoy le damos la bienvenida a todos los ganadores y ganadoras de la primera edición del concurso de relatos para niñas y niños, ‘Macondo sí tiene quien le escriba’ a la hermosa ciudad de Cartagena de Indias 🏝️✨

#MacondoSíTieneQuienLeEscriba

Great discussion with U.S. journalists who've faced attempted repression, doxing and intimidation by politicians. These are the now-common threats to local journalists, right here at home...

Once a beacon for journalists all over world, no more, said Eric Meyer of Marion County Recorder. Beacon has been extinguished. Compelling panel on rising number of threats against local investigative reporters. PBS Public Editor Brittny Mejia. Quinn Mitchell Kirstin

How an international game of catch connects both sides of the border on ⁦Texas Standard⁩

Daughter of mother and sister killed in #Tamaulipas issues call to action to reporters at #LoganSymposium : Talk to victims. Be sensitive. Empathetic. Tell our stories. #Fearisjustaword by Azam Ahmed. Powerful panel, book Gisela Pérez de Acha

An honor to discuss #ExitWoundsBook on WAMU / NPR's 1A with Jennifer White next to Angela Kocherga and John Lindsay-Poland. the1a.org/segments/the-c…

MUST WATCH!! Just binged-watch Massacre of the Mormons, a chilling documentary about tragic 2019 killing of three women and six children in Sonora. Great to see great colleagues collaborate, including Maritza L. Félix of Conecta Arizona & Ioan Grillo.
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Cant think of a more urgent read now than Exit Wounds. Wish I was there!

Terrific to present and meet old & new friends at the Knight Foundation #KnightMediaForum . Reflecting on the convos, a few thoughts on where we are at with journalism, information equity and meeting people’s information needs to ensure stable democracies
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