Samantha Berkhead
The Moscow Times
Washington, DC, United States
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Choices Narrow in Russian Bookstores Amid Anti-LGBT Law, Wartime Restrictions
Ordinary Russians are unable to access an increasingly broad range of literature as bookshops and libraries pull titles from their shelves amid a wartime crackdown on political dissent and a November law banning LGBT “propaganda.” In particular, failing to comply with the controversial — and vague — anti-LGBT law puts shops at risk of large fines or, at worst, closure. “We are actually afraid,”… → Read More
New IJNet Forum offers exclusive jobs, chats and connections
At IJNet, we’re always looking for the best ways to engage our readers with daily tips, tools and opportunities in the world of journalism.That’s why we’ve created the IJNet Forum, a new Facebook group where journalists of all kinds can share and seek advice and opportunities with one another. → Read More
Interview with Alisa Sopova: Lessons from the state of Ukrainian media
Alisa Sopova is a journalist from Donetsk, Ukraine. She spoke to IJNet about the challenges in Ukrainian media, and what journalists and non-journalists can learn from the country. → Read More
Kenya's Mercy Juma shares lessons learned from inaugural Elliott Award win
Kenyan broadcast journalist Mercy Juma discusses her experiences as the first-ever Michael Elliott Award winner — and insights for fellow African journalists hoping to enter the contest. → Read More
Pakistan's Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy on pursuing the truth in the face of opposition
Journalist and filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy shares insights and advice from her Academy Award-winning career. → Read More
Amid revolutions in tech, journalists face challenges keeping up
A new global study from the International Center for Journalists has found that while some news organizations and journalists are making strides in adopting new technologies, even more newsrooms are falling behind. → Read More
Study shows tech revolution may be leaving newsrooms behind
A new global study from the International Center for Journalists has found that while some news organizations and journalists are making strides in adopting new technologies, even more newsrooms are falling behind. → Read More
10 tools to help you improve your English writing skills
Brush up on your English-language writing skills with these 10 free or almost-free tools. → Read More
Textbook aims to teach journalism and news literacy to kids and teens — one comic at a time
A new comic book-style textbook aims to break the mold of journalism education and enable high school students to see themselves as journalists. → Read More
IJNet Live: Finding your footing as an international freelancer
Join IJNet for a live chat on Monday, June 5 at 12 p.m. EDT as we discuss tips and strategies for finding success as an international freelancer with real-life freelancers based around the world. → Read More
UNESCO publishes report on protecting journalism sources for World Press Freedom Day
To mark World Press Freedom Day, a new study from UNESCO looks at the threats journalists and their sources face in the digital space — and the legal protections that exist to protect them. → Read More
IJNet Slack community to foster cross-border connections and collaborations
IJNet is excited to introduce its own Slack community where journalists can connect and share with one another. Here's how you can join. → Read More
Contest calls on journalists to make fact-checking go viral
Have an innovative idea that can help fact-checking spread across the web? You could win US$10,000 by entering it to this contest. → Read More
Journalist of the month: Farahnaz Mohammed
In just a few short years, Farah Mohammed has crossed the globe as a digital journalist. She shared her secrets for success with IJNet. → Read More
Why the future of local news lies in collaboration and trust-building
During IJNet's latest chat, local news leaders shared solutions for rebuilding and reviving local news everywhere. → Read More
Contest calls on journalists to make fact-checking go viral
Have an innovative idea that can help fact-checking spread across the web? You could win US$10,000 by entering it to this contest. → Read More
International Fact-Checking Day empowers journalists, citizens to spot fake news
Poynter's International Fact-Checking Network spread the fact-checking movement across five continents for International Fact-Checking Day — and news organizations and educators can still get involved. → Read More
Journalist of the month: Didem Tali
Turkish journalist Didem Tali shares tips and insights she's learned while traveling the world as a freelance reporter. → Read More
IJNet Live: How to revive local, community-focused journalism
Join IJNet for a live chat on Thursday, April 13 at 1 p.m. EDT to discuss the best tools and strategies for improving local news coverage with leading community journalism experts. → Read More
Tips for US minority journalists applying to ICFJ’s overseas reporting fellowship
Each year, U.S. minority journalists get the chance to report from abroad with ICFJ's Bringing Home the World fellowship. Here's how to make your application stand out. → Read More