Pulitzer Center’s Post

Military.com worked with veterans and scientists to investigate health risks among America’s nuclear missile workers, which hadn’t been studied since the early 2000s. What they found was troubling. Join Bill Burich, director of the Torchlight Initiative, and Military.com reporter Thomas Novelly for a discussion about the health system challenges veterans who worked with ICBMs face and possible solutions moderated by Pulitzer Center Senior Editor Susan Ferriss. Learn more about Pulitzer Center’s webinar series ‘fuel, foul air, & fallout: The Health Tolls of Energy and Defense in the United States’ and register. 👉 https://bit.ly/3y7m0mH

Join the Pulitzer Center for three virtual discussions about projects that investigate how extractive industries and defense impact Americans’ health. On July 25, 2024, join Bill Burich and Military.com reporter Thomas Novelly for a discussion about the challenges veterans who worked with ICBMs are facing in health systems and possible solutions, moderated by Pulitzer Center Senior Editor Susan Ferriss. On August 13, 2024, hear from journalists Carlyle Calhoun and Quinn Glabicki and senior principal in RMI’s Climate Intelligence Program Deborah Gordon about the gas boom in the U.S. Gulf Coast and Appalachia. Senior Editor Steve Sapienza will moderate. Our third and final webinar scheduled for August 20 with the journalists who worked on 'Neglected and Exposed' will be announced shortly. Register now! 👉 https://bit.ly/3LvNt4s

Heather Shaner, a fierce, blue-haired defense attorney from D.C., has been championing those who can’t afford legal representation for over 40 years. However, after January 6th, 2021, when a violent mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, her empathy was put to the ultimate test. Shaner was tasked with defending two nonviolent rioters: Jack Griffith, a social media influencer, and Annie Howell, a single mother and painter. According to Shaner, both were misled by misinformation instigating the attack, believing they were defending democracy. The documentary “Public Defender,” supported by the Pulitzer Center, delves into the fragile state of U.S. democracy and the people dedicated to safeguarding it. Watch as Shaner’s journey reveals how trust and understanding can bridge the political divide and uncover our shared humanity. A documentary by grantee Andrea Kalin and Spark Media. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dmFvp7eR

Are you a journalist with an interest to report on AI impact on your community? Join our Ask Me Anything Session on July 17th. We are currently accepting proposals for our third cohort! Our AI Network Manager Boyoung Lim & AI Fellow Karol Ilagan will discuss the details of the current call for proposals and any questions about the Fellowship experience. AI Accountability Fellowship is a 10-month program that includes financial support for your reporting project, a community of peers, mentorship, and training opportunities. We are currently recruiting eight to 10 journalists from anywhere in the world to report on the impacts of algorithmic and automated systems in their communities. If you are interested please register for the Ask Me Anything session here! 👉 https://bit.ly/4664yLM