Journalism & Media

Here you'll find reports from SEJ's executive directors, present and past.

Society of Environmental Journalists' Executive Director Meaghan Parker offers reassurance to members on SEJ's stability in a time of turmoil, while stressing the importance of ongoing initiatives to support a free press, as well as journalists and communities of color. See also:

• SEJ Denounces NY Police Attacks on Journalists, June 6, 2020.
• SEJ Demands Minnesota Officials Stop Police Attacks on Journalists, June 2, 2020.
• SEJ Speaks Out Against Police Assaults on Journalists, May 31, 2020.

SEJ is saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Canadian SEJ member Silver Donald Cameron, a renowned author, writer, broadcaster, filmmaker and teacher based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. A member since 2010, Cameron left a mountainous legacy of work which will serve generations to come.

There have been multiple incidents over the last few days of police spraying tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets at journalists covering demonstrations and unrest sparked by the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody in Minneapolis last week. These assaults represent an attack on the freedoms to which all Americans are entitled under the U.S. Constitution. SEJ calls on all law enforcement officers and agencies to respect journalists’ First Amendment right to cover the demonstrations as well as police conduct. The people have a right to know, more than ever before, during this critical time.

See SEJ's growing list of resources, articles, webinars and funding opportunities to keep yourself safe while reporting.