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Yes, you too can be a Grist fellow. Apply now!

by BrigetteH92 Posted on May 17, 2018

Are you an early-career journalist, storyteller, or multimedia wizard who digs what we do? Then Grist wants you!

We are now accepting applications for the fall 2018 class of the Grist Fellowship Program.

This time around we’re looking for all-stars in three areas: news, environmental justice, and video. You’ll find details on all three fellowship opportunities here.

The Grist Fellowship Program is a paid opportunity to hone your journalistic chops at a national news outlet, deepen your knowledge of environmental issues, and experiment with storytelling. We get to teach you and learn from you and bring your work to our audience. The fellowship lasts six months.

For fellowships that begin in September 2018, please submit applications by July 9, 2018. Full application instructions here.

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Interested in the Grist fellowship? You now have an extra week to apply!

by Maurici0519 Posted on December 20, 2017

If you’d like to apply for Grist’s spring 2018 fellowship, listen up. The new application deadline is Friday, January 5, 2018. What can we say, we’re all caught up in the holiday spirit.

New to the Grist fellowship? Here’s the deal: We’re once again looking for early-career journalists to come work with us for six months and get paid. This time around, we’re looking for all-stars in three areas: news, environmental justice, and video. You’ll find a full program description and application requirements here.

Our dynamic duo of current fellows keeps raising the bar for excellence. Justice fellow Justine Calma and video fellow Angela Fichter recently teamed up to drop a powerful miniseries on the connection between severe storms and mental health. Make sure to read Justine’s story and watch Angela’s video. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: We ❤️ our fellows.

So what are you waiting for? Oh, right, the last possible minute. As long as we receive your application by 11:59 p.m. PT on January 5, no judgment here.

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Support for Trump Is Strongest Where Illegal Immigration Is Lowest

by RobinDjt304 Posted on November 14, 2016

Mother Jones

Here’s a chart for you:

What this shows is that states with the smallest population of illegal immigrants had the strongest vote for Donald Trump. It’s not an especially strong correlation, and I wouldn’t draw any grand conclusions from it, but it sure doesn’t seem to suggest that actual loss of jobs to illegal immigrants is what drives support for Trump and his wall. If anything, it’s just the opposite.

State-level popular vote data here. Immigration data here.

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The Clinton campaign isn’t ready to take a stance on the Dakota Access pipeline.

by ShannaQuintero Posted on October 13, 2016

A new study from Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health at UCSF indicates that women who choose to get abortions are actually quite certain in their decision. In fact, they report having less doubt than with other medical decisions, such as getting a mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

According to the Guttmacher Institute, 35 (!) states require medical providers to counsel a women seeking abortion, and 27 of those mandate a waiting period between the counseling and the procedure. These laws make up many of the freshest threats to abortion rights in the country.

Previous research has backed up the claim that these waiting periods are medically unnecessary, but this is the first of such studies to scientifically compare a woman’s certainty about getting an abortion to, say, finally getting that mole removed. (Check out the study here.)

“These laws presuppose that women are conflicted in their decision about abortion, but need additional time or information to make a decision,” lead author Lauren Ralph told us. “[Our research] directly challenges the narrative that decision-making about abortion is exceptional or different from other health decisions.”

The takeaway? Never assume women aren’t assured in their medical decision-making — it’s patronizing, scientifically inaccurate, and just not a good look.

Why are we writing about abortion? Click here to learn more.

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North Carolina is urging people to evacuate — days after Hurricane Matthew.

by Christopherd3o Posted on October 13, 2016

A new study from Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health at UCSF indicates that women who choose to get abortions are actually quite certain in their decision. In fact, they report having less doubt than with other medical decisions, such as getting a mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

According to the Guttmacher Institute, 35 (!) states require medical providers to counsel a women seeking abortion, and 27 of those mandate a waiting period between the counseling and the procedure. These laws make up many of the freshest threats to abortion rights in the country.

Previous research has backed up the claim that these waiting periods are medically unnecessary, but this is the first of such studies to scientifically compare a woman’s certainty about getting an abortion to, say, finally getting that mole removed. (Check out the study here.)

“These laws presuppose that women are conflicted in their decision about abortion, but need additional time or information to make a decision,” lead author Lauren Ralph told us. “[Our research] directly challenges the narrative that decision-making about abortion is exceptional or different from other health decisions.”

The takeaway? Never assume women aren’t assured in their medical decision-making — it’s patronizing, scientifically inaccurate, and just not a good look.

Why are we writing about abortion? Click here to learn more.

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North Carolina is urging people to evacuate — days after Hurricane Matthew.

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Saudi Arabia’s US-Backed Air War in Yemen May Have Committed War Crimes—Again

by WhitneyG05 Posted on January 8, 2016

Mother Jones

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Saudi Arabia is yet again adding to its trail of destruction in its war in Yemen, and its tactics are drawing condemnation from the United Nations. The Saudi’s latest actions include firing missiles on civilian buildings in the capital, Sanaa—striking a wedding hall, the Chamber of Commerce, and a center for the blind—as well as dropping US-made cluster bombs on at least two of Sanaa’s residential neighborhoods.

This morning, a spokesman for United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon condemned the latest strikes, and stated that the use of cluster munitions in civilian areas “may amount to a war crime.”

This is by no means the only time the US-backed, Saudi-led coalition has been called out for potentially violating the laws of war in Yemen and using US-made cluster munitions in civilian areas. (See our previous reporting on that here, here, here, and here.) Now, nine months into the conflict against Houthi rebels who ousted the Saudi-backed government of President Abdu Rabu Mansour Hadi last January, nearly 3,000 noncombatants have been killed, the majority of them from Saudi-led airstrikes. Despite increasing concern over civilian deaths, the United States continues to ink arms deals and provide intelligence and logistics support to the Saudi coalition.

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BREAKING: Iran Nuclear Deal Reached

by WilfredLeboeuf Posted on April 2, 2015

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Wow.

The U.S. and other international negotiators reportedly have agreed to the outlines of an understanding with Iran that would allow for a final phase of nuclear talks.

The Associated Press, citing officials, reported on the agreement, while noting that negotiators are still in a dispute over how much to make public.

A press conference is about to begin to announce the details (WATCH HERE), but according to Reuters it looks like Iran has agreed to suspend much of its nuclear program.

UPDATE: Here is the White House fact sheet on the deal:

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BREAKING: Iran Nuclear Deal Reached

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In Defense Of Selfies: Rembrandt

by Dustin7008 Posted on July 15, 2014

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Millennials get a lot of heat for the whole “selfie” thing. But what is a selfie? Most of the time the term refers to people taking photos of themselves—arms outstretched—with their phones. But the phone part really isn’t important. I think most good people can agree that a selfie is any picture you take of yourself. But what if you put a camera on a tripod and use a timer? is that a selfie? I would venture, yes. What if we dispense with the camera entirely and talk straight self-portraits?

The truth is the selfie has a noble heritage in high art. Take Rembrandt for instance, who was born July 15, 1606. One of the greatest artists of all time, Rembrandt completed more than 60 self-portraits. (You can check out many of them and more of Rembrandt’s works here.)

So anyway, the next time some stick in the mud tells you that selfies are what’s wrong with America just be all, “What about Rembrandt, man? What about Rembrandt?” Then float away up into the clouds.

Have a nice day.

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Green Gear for Your Camping Trip

by london Posted on July 11, 2013

Taking a camping trip with the family this summer is a great way to spend some quality time outdoors. A little pre-planning can help you tread lightly on the planet while you’re exploring your surroundings, so before heading out, think about making eco-friendly choices for your trip.

We’ve selected a handful of green gear and gadgets for your camping trip that will make your adventure easier for both you and the planet.

Photo: BioLite

BioLite CampStove

The BioLite camp stove is a unique alternative to gasoline-burning stoves. BioLite’s stove uses twigs as fuel, so you won’t need to carry any extra fuel with you. By burning a renewable resource instead of petroleum, the stove also reduces your carbon footprint.

In addition to burning cleanly, BioLite’s stove can charge your gadgets while you’re cooking. The stove can convert heat from the fire into usable electricity, allowing you to charge your phone and other electronics.

Price: $129.95

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A Sand County Almanac: And Sketches Here and There (Outdoor Essays & Reflections)

by Myrna Posted on April 5, 2013

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