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Solutions Journalism Network
@soljourno
We support and spread the practice of solutions journalism: rigorous reporting about responses to social problems. Get our newsletters: solu.news/sjnnewsies
New York, NY
solutionsjournalism.org
Joined February 2012
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    Solutions Journalism Network
    @soljourno
    Apr 28, 2021
    BIG NEWS TIME🥳🥳 The results are in from the most expansive research on solutions journalism ever done. Across 638 survey respondents, people consistently rated solutions-focused stories higher than problem-focused ones. In short, it's #newsthatworks. What @SmithGeiger found:
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    Solutions Journalism Network
    @soljourno
    May 31, 2020
    We wrote something on Facebook about journalism and the protests that people seem to like. Here it is:
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    Solutions Journalism Network
    @soljourno
    Aug 27, 2021
    Everyone trying to reimagine or rebuild journalism must remember one thing: for all the disillusionment, only a restively small segment has given up on journalism. People still crave it, and they would love us to succeed. That’s a beautiful gift.
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    Solutions Journalism Network
    @soljourno
    Sep 19, 2020
    Every time a journalist quotes the most extreme view at a rally while making no real effort to understand why people feel that way, a child’s ice cream cone falls on the ground. Think about what you’re doing.
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    Solutions Journalism Network
    @soljourno
    Aug 27, 2020
    A reminder that lots of people think Black communities don’t tackle problems themselves because that’s how a lot of journalism covers them.
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    Solutions Journalism Network
    @soljourno
    Jun 27, 2021
    A journalist covering communities in conflict? Just a person stuck in endless arguments? Take a look at 22 questions you can ask to deepen the conversation: thewholestory.solutionsjournalism.org/22-questions-t…
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    Solutions Journalism Network
    @soljourno
    Jul 28, 2020
    Well ... it's announcement time. We find ourselves grateful beyond words for this gift, elated to be in the company of so many magnificent organizations, and energized for the road ahead. Let's go.
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    MacKenzie Scott
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    Jul 28, 2020
    Following up on the commitment I made last year to give away the majority of my wealth in my lifetime: bit.ly/3f8xSVO. (Note my Medium account is under my new last name -- changed back to middle name I grew up with, after my grandfather Scott.)
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    Solutions Journalism Network
    @soljourno
    Jul 30, 2020
    Every journalist trying to clean up their browser tabs
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    Solutions Journalism Network
    @soljourno
    Apr 27, 2021
    Big, big news tomorrow. Whether you’re an experienced solutions reporter or a dedicated skeptic, we’ll have some info for you. Stay tuned....
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    Solutions Journalism Network
    @soljourno
    Aug 8, 2021
    We’ve gotten a lot of new followers thanks to a generous @KendraWrites mention yesterday. So who are we? We’re an organization devoted to ensuring journalism brings light to society’s options, not just heat to its problems.
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    Solutions Journalism Network
    @soljourno
    Mar 9, 2023
    Well, we've officially hit the big 1-0. 🎉🎉🎉 Instead of looking back, we're celebrating this incredible network and the vision of the future they're building. Keep an eye out for treats throughout the year, and if you've got some SoJo memories or thoughts, use #SJNturns10 🤝
    "SOLUTIONS" is written in all caps, with a wheel replacing the first "O" and the number 10 replacing the "IO". Below that is the tagline, "Responding to the present to strengthen the future" and the SJN logo
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    Solutions Journalism Network
    @soljourno
    Oct 14, 2020
    It's alive!!!!!! We're connecting freelancers doing solutions journalism with editors who want to publish it (and, you know, pay you for it):
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    Introducing the Solutions Journalism Talent Network: Connecting Freelance Journalists to Editors
    From thewholestory.solutionsjournalism.org
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    Solutions Journalism Network
    @soljourno
    Feb 19, 2019
    We're beyond thrilled to receive a very generous grant from @knightfdn to help rebuild the future of #localnews, among some very distinguished company (@ProPublica, @report4america, @frontlinepbs, @NewsLitProject, among others). 1/2
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    Solutions Journalism Network
    @soljourno
    Sep 15, 2020
    It happened everyone. 10,000 solutions stories in our Story Tracker. We'll be celebrating until next Friday. Thank you, and stay tuned....
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