The US Supreme Court is discussing self-imposed ethics rules, Justice Elena Kagan said today. Congress should have the right to consider regulations too, she said. for Bloomberg Law, from Portland: news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/us…

Friends, obits & history fans: I'll talk about some of the interesting people I 'met' when I wrote their obituaries, this Sat. 8/19 at 1 p.m. at Chicago's lovely Graceland Cemetery. I'll be in the little red chapel.

Budding Journalists: Applications will open later this month for The 2024-2025 New York Times Fellowship. We are expecting thousands of applications, so now is the time to prepare your resume, cover letter and materials. Lots more information to follow in the coming days.

Budding Journalists: Do you have questions about The New York Times Fellowship? (I know you do because I've been getting your many, many emails and messages). Carla Correa and I are doing an AMA for The New York Times on Reddit this Friday. Watch for details soon.

The greatest thanksgiving ever.

👀For early career journos, applications for the Hearst fellowship are open til Jan 7. It's helped me feel out my place in the industry & given me opportunities I didn't think were possible a few years out of college. (Plus, look at this cool photo of the cool Salgu Wissmath (they/them))

Today, we are THRILLED to announce the selection of dozens of new Report for America newsroom partners. 🔍 Talented, service-minded journalists and photographers are now invited to apply to join the growing Report for America reporting corps. Learn more: bit.ly/3uHmFZU

One of Chicago’s leading social services organizations, beset by financial crises that last year engulfed its housing and health care divisions, has implemented furloughs and program cuts while attempting to sell hundreds of affordable housing units. chicagotribune.com/2024/02/04/fin…

.Northwestern E4 Center is seeking two journalists to work with graduate students on a project starting in late March 2024. Journalists who serve in this role will receive $7,500 to provide weekly coaching sessions to students on journalistic skills from story development to pitching.

At Colorado Republican Party state assembly in Pueblo just now, The Colorado Sun reporter Sandra Fish sandra fish 🐠 . ejected from arena by sheriff’s deputy after party’s event manager said GOP chairman “believes current reporting to be very unfair” #copolitics

Security escorting her out appears to be wearing a Colorado Department of Agriculture t-shirt. Which is a state agency. I emailed them to ask for some more details.

The framers of our Constitution knew that our republic would endure only if our presidents have the character and honor to put duty ahead of self interest. President Biden deserves our gratitude for his decades of service to our nation and for his courageous decision today.

Kamala Harris will be the next President of the United States. I pledge my full support to ensure her victory in November. Now more than ever, it is crucial that our party and country swiftly unite to defeat Donald Trump and the threat to American democracy. Let’s get to work.

As a registered nurse and public health expert, I have been enormously proud to work with President Biden as he has always shown an unwavering commitment to the well-being of the American people. Today, I wholeheartedly endorse Kamala Harris for President of the United States.

Gov. Newsom endorses Kamala Harris for president, in show of California unity after Biden drops out latimes.com/politics/story…

Happy National Poll Worker Recruitment Day! Looking to serve? We need your help for the November 5th Presidential Election - earn up to $230 as an Election Judge and up to $450 as an Election Coordinator. Learn more and apply at: pollworker.chicagoelections.gov 🗳️

Our story has been updated w some updates on Reese’s tenure, including a recent incident in which his staffer was fired after taking off work bc of a flood, FOIA records show:

Chicago, I’m working on a story about landlords charging absurdly high move-in fees to renters signing new leases. Have you or someone you know dealt with this recently? Let me know! [email protected]. DMs are open.

I found out this morning that my NIH NICHD News F31 fellowship to study the biomechanics of uterine fibroids was CANCELLED.