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2008 SPJ Convention & National Journalism Conference: Save the date! The 2008 SPJ Convention & National Journalism Conference will take place Sept. 4-7 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, located at 265 Peachtree Street NE. — Official Convention Site — Highlights/Special Events — Schedule at a Glance — Programs, Super Sessions and Half-Day Workshops — Opportunities/Get Involved — Hotel and Travel Information Shield Law stalls in Senate The Society of Professional Journalists is disappointed in the Senate’s vote today that stalled S. 2035, the Senate version of the Free Flow of Information Act, also known as the federal media shield law. Continue reading Related Links — SPJ's Shield Law page — Politico: Shield law faces hurdles in Congress — Dept. of Justice Office of Public Affairs Web site: Media Shield section Campaign 2008: SPJ is seeking qualified individuals to serve as officers and directors for 2008-2009. The board of directors provides vision, direction and leadership to SPJ, the nation's largest journalism organization. Elections will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2008, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, in conjunction with the SPJ Convention and National Journalism Conference. For more information and to find out how you can participate, please click here. SPJ Works: Building a better Society. Check out SPJ's Headquarters Staff Blog. Latest entries: • Into the Lion's Den • From Washington State to Indiana: Snaps for Summer FOI Internship Experience • A Farewell from the 2008 Archibald Communications Intern SPJ Varsity: Check out SPJ's Sportswriting Blog. Latest entries: • Times' "The Quad" Down to Final Four in College Football Preview • Olympic Coverage Underway: Various Takes on Stirring Team USA Swimming Comeback • New Programs Added to National Convention Slate SPJ.org Featured Links Read all about it SPJ NEWS  Updated as news breaks • SPJ honors professional chapter excellence • SPJ honors campus chapters for excellence • Detroit Free Press writers to receive Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award for reporting on mayor More SPJ News | RSS SPJ Blogs: Latest Entries • Arkansas hides details about childrens' deaths • Back to Burma • Think C-Span is dry? Their on-line coverage of the political conventions is anything but • Hurricane Warning • Sheriff denies records request, then bills newspaper $10 for asking Browse SPJ Blogs | RSS Press Notes  Updated every weekday • ABC reporter arrested in Denver taking pictures • Thai press turns against anti-government protests • Bloomberg runs Steve Jobs's obituary More Press Notes | RSS QUILL ONLINE • SPJ has a vital role in this changing profession • Federal shield law’s future remains uncertain • Survey: Sunny news amid industry turmoil Visit Quill Online | RSS SPJ Works: Building a better Society. Check out SPJ's Headquarters Staff Blog. Latest entries: • Into the Lion's Den • From Washington State to Indiana: Snaps for Summer FOI Internship Experience • A Farewell from the 2008 Archibald Communications Intern

Membership Come on Board: Make a solid investment in yourself and your profession by joining the Society of Professional Journalists. Click here to discover the benefits of an SPJ membership. What's New @ SPJ.org — Education: Survey: Troubles nothing new for job-seeking journalists — Ted Scripps Leadership Institute: Highlights from the 2008 Weekend — Regional Reports: New report for Region 1 posted — 2008 SPJ Convention & National Journalism Conference: Early registration now open — Newsroom Training Program: New dates and locations announced Click to see more of what's new What's New @ SPJ.org (CONTINUED) — SPJ.org Reading Room: Solo journalism advice — FOI: Freedom of Information needs naming overhaul — International Journalism: Bonnie Newman Davis: My Journey to Ghana — Journalism Education: Gannett-owned student newspapers: An update — Chapter Annual Reports: 2007-08 guidelines and submission forms now online — Get to know: 2007 Pulliam Fellowship for Editorial Writing honoree Jeff Gerritt SDX Development You are invited to join the SDX Foundation in its work to improve and protect journalism. Your donation — large or small — can make a tremendous difference. Merchandise SPJ Store: Support freedom of the press and First Amendment rights, and look good doing so! Check out SPJ's line of merchandise and apparel. SPJ Blogs Freedom of the Prez: SPJ President Clint Brewer's Blog. Latest entries: • Ethical journalism is not lost; let me help you find it • Shield Law Slam Dunk • Tatum's random thoughts on her way out the door More SPJ blogs Upcoming Events 9/4: 2008 SPJ National Convention & Journalism Conference, Sept. 4-7 9/16: Business Journalism Boot Camp 10/12: Environmental Journalism Boot Camp More Events >> Latest Job Postings Join SPJ and get access to these jobs and more! • Latest postings (all categories) • Search by State • Browse Jobs • Internships • Fellowships • Freelance Opportunities Post a Job (open to all)

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