Thursday, January 4, 2018 Deadline: MondayWhy Americans Are Working LongerMedia Training: March 11-14 in Washington, D.C. The statistics tell the tale: Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65, and 20 percent of people in that age group are employed or looking for work – the highest rate since 1962. Over four days, journalists will learn about older workers and the labor market; new models for retirement; the future of Social Security and retirement savings; the gig economy; workforce discrimination; and how workers’ health impacts all of that. They’ll also learn what other countries are doing that the U.S. isn’t. Support for this program was provided by a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. First Amendment 101Live Webinar: Wednesday, January 31, Noon EST We’re taking you back to the basics about our venerable First Amendment, from James Madison’s role to court rulings that shaped its meaning to its critical significance to journalism today. Speakers: Stephen Wermiel, professor, American University Washington College of Law 5 Reasons to Support the National Press Foundation Awards Dinner1. Each year, NPF recognizes some of the best journalists in the nation. This year’s award winners include Clarence Page, Bret Baier, Nicole Carroll and Kevin Kallaugher, as well as a reporters from The Washington Post, The Post and Courier (Charleston, S.C.), and The Wall Street Journal. You’ll have the opportunity to meet them. 2. The dinner is a great networking opportunity, bringing together 900 journalists, communications professionals, policymakers and corporate executives. 3. Brand positioning matters in Washington. This dinner is a high-value opportunity to present your brand to an audience of influentials. 4. The dinner provides NPF’s largest source of unrestricted revenue. Your sponsorship shows support for quality journalism and the First Amendment. 5. The dinner is a truly memorable evening with speeches, great food and multiple receptions for networking. Sponsorship information can be found here. Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship Alumni NPF Journalism Awards Open This MonthKeep an eye on this space. On January 18, NPF will open applications for the Carolyn C. Mattingly Award for Mental Health Reporting and the Thomas L. Stokes Award for Best Energy Writing. The awards, which come with $10,000 and $2,000 cash prizes, respectively, have an application deadline of March 16. NPF Friends & Fellows 2018 ASNE Awards calling for entries Submissions are now being accepted for the 2018 American Society of News Editors Awards. Most winning entries from individual journalists or news-team efforts will be awarded a $2,500 cash prize. The deadline is 11:59 p.m. EST Tuesday, Jan. 30. For more information, go to: https://asneawards.secure-platform.com/a/ Looking North: Can A Single-Payer Health System Work In The U.S.? | Shefali Luthra | Kaiser Health News | Public Health 2017 Three New Year’s Resolutions That Can Help Fight Climate Change | Kendra Pierre-Louis | The New York Times | Environment 2017 Father, Son Find Work-Life Balance In Ag Banking | Jonathan Knutson | Agweek | Food and Farm 2016 |