Free Speech Assembly, October 24, in Los Angeles

The First Amendment Coalition invites you to a unique day-long conference on issues in journalism, technology and public policy- explained and debated by leading experts from the standpoint of freedom of speech and freedom of information. Admission is FREE, but to secure one of only 25 spaces still available, you have to register NOW:
http://www.firstamendmentcoalition.org/events/
When: Saturday, Oct. 24
Where: Southwestern Law School’s Biederman Entertainment and [...]

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SPJ-LA Halloween Mixer will Feature Chief Coroner’s Investigator

 JOIN US TUESDAY, OCT. 20th @6:30 p.m.
You’ve seen him at crime scenes. Here’s your chance to hang out with Craig Harvey outside the yellow tape!
The Greater LA Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists invites you to join us for a Halloween mixer – featuring the chief investigator for the LA County Department of Coroner - on Tuesday, Oct. 20 in downtown [...]

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Making or Breaking News: The State of the News Business 2009

The Radio and Television News Association of Southern California invites you to attend the news networking event of the year! Mark your calendars, and see attached flyer.
“Making or Breaking News: The State of the News Business 2009″
Our networking reception and discussion will be held at UCLA on Monday, October 19th, 2009.
Here are the highlights:
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Harvey [...]

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High School Journalism Workshop and Skills Competition

California State University, Northridge’s Journalism Department faculty and students are gearing up for the annual High School Journalism Workshop and Skills Competition, Saturday, Oct. 17, on the San Fernando Valley campus.
 This “Generation J” event is co-sponsored by the Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and supported by generous donations from SPJ [...]

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Legislative Alert: Shield Law in Danger

SPJ leaders are outraged that the Obama administration has reversed course and is now proposing changes that essentially render useless S. 448, more commonly known as the Free Flow of Information Act. If implemented, the administration’s changes would weaken the proposed shield law and offer little to no protection to reporters who refuse to disclose [...]

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SPJ Looking for Regional Director – Apply by June 18

SPJ Wants YOU … as our new regional director 
Region 11 SPJ members who may have said at least once, “If I ran SPJ, I would….” have the chance to put those ideas into action for a better Society.
Candidates are being sought to represent Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and the Pacific Islands on the SPJ national [...]

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Blogging the Narco Wars

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Silent Auction Items

The Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists will host a silent auction to raise money for chapter programs, including college scholarships. You can generously support SPJ/LA and journalism students on Wednesday, May 6, by bidding at the auction. Some of our fabulous auction items include: 
• Tickets to see the Los [...]

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How to Regain Your Career Without Losing Your Soul – April 29

In the continually shifting media landscape – and particularly in today’s brutal economy – more and more reporters and editors are finding themselves forced to contemplate or confront an unplanned and often unwanted change of career from professional journalism. Their skill set equips them for a variety of communications, research, political and advocacy work, but [...]

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SPJ/AAJA Mixer – March 28

PARTY LIKE IT’S 2009!
These are tough times for journalists. Whether you have a job or you’re looking for one, you probably need a drink. So, mark your calendar for Saturday, March 28 for good times at J Restaurant & Lounge in downtown LA!
The Society of Professional Journalists and the Asian American Journalists Association invite you [...]

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