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Save the Date NSNC 2026 Columnist Contest Virtual Awards Ceremony – July 23, 2026 at 7 p.m. EST Mark your calendar for the 2026 NSNC Virtual Awards Ceremony, which will be held on Thursday, July 23 at 7 p.m. EST. Winners will be announced at an online celebration on July 23 at 7 p.m. EST.…

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NSNC 2026 Columnist Contest Deadline Extended – Enter by May 1 National Society of Newspaper Columnists Annual Column Contest Deadline Extended – Contest Closes: May 1, 2026 11:59 p.m. (EST) For Registration & General Guidelines visit: nsnc.submittable.com/submit Email Joanne Browkaw, contest chair, with any questions at joannebrokaw@gmail.com. “The NSNC Annual Columnist Contest gives columnists a chance to…

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National Society of Newspaper Columnists Annual Column Contest Last Call to Enter! Closes: April 17, 2026 11:59 p.m. (EST) For Registration & General Guidelines visit: nsnc.submittable.com/submit Email Joanne Browkaw, contest chair, with any questions at joannebrokaw@gmail.com. “The NSNC Annual Columnist Contest gives columnists a chance to win awards for their submissions and be acknowledged by their peers.”…

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Christine Heinrichs recently published a significant story that is raising awareness of elephant seals. Here is a link to the story: https://news.mongabay.com/2026/02/avian-flu-strikes-californias-northern-elephant-seals-area-quarantined/ Heinrichs has published other important works about elephant seals. Her articles and books are featured at www.christineheinrichs.com.

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Kathy Eliscu’s story, “A Grandma Finds a Little Mission in Life,” is featured in the new “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Being Grandma” edition, which hit bookstores on March 10. She will host signings at various events throughout the Northeast this spring. This is the second time Kathy’s work has been featured in the “Chicken Soup for…

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The National Society of Newspaper Columnists 2026 Annual Columnist Contest is open and accepting entries through April 17. “We are accepting entries from columnists, bloggers, and serial essayists for work published in 2025. Everyone is welcome to submit. You don’t have to be an NSNC member to enter. However, you can save on entry fees…

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NSNC member Paul Lander’s new video, “54321: Five Rejected Peanuts Specials,” is a fast, funny parody poking fun at those classic Peanuts holiday specials. It’s one installment in a growing humor series ‘54321,’ Paul co-wrote, executive produced, co-created with filmmaker Matthew Clark. Watch here Lander’s new video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dn5vf2M8Ls0

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We’re counting down to #SunshineWeek 2026, March 15-21. Together, we champion #OpenRecords and #OpenGovernment nationwide March 15-21. #FOIA #transparency. Free resources: sunshineweek.org

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NSNC 2026 Columnist Contest Read the Rules, Select Your Category, and Enter HERE Beginning on January 15, 2026, we are accepting entries from columnists, bloggers, and serial essayists  for our Annual Columnist Contest (for work published in 2025). Enter here. We are accepting entries from columnists, bloggers, and serial essayists published in 2025.  Everyone is welcome to…

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The National Society of Newspaper Columnists 2026 Annual Columnist Contest is open and accepting entries through April 17. “We are accepting entries from columnists, bloggers, and serial essayists for work published in 2025. Everyone is welcome to submit. You don’t have to be an NSNC member to enter. However, you can save on entry fees by…

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Join NSNC and Google at 7 p.m. EST on Jan. 21 for an “AI Tools for News” webinar. Topic: AI Tools for News  Description: Whether it’s helping reporters sort through thousands of documents, or enabling people to access information in their own language, AI opens up new opportunities that could significantly improve billions of lives. Google’s mission…

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The National Society of Newspaper Columnists (NSNC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Annual Columnist Contest. The contest will officially kick off on January 15 and run through April 17, 2026. “We are accepting entries from columnists, bloggers, and serial essayists for work published in 2025. Everyone is welcome to…

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Join NSNC and Google at 7 p.m. EST on Jan. 21 for “AI Tools for News” webinar. Topic: AI Tools for News  Description: Whether it’s helping reporters sort through thousands of documents, or enabling people to access information in their own language, AI opens up new opportunities that could significantly improve billions of lives. Google’s…

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Attendees will hear information and tips on how columnists can use AI in column writing. When: 7-8 p.m. EST Nov. 19 NSNC Presents an Upcoming Webinar: “What: Smart Tools, fresh stories: AI tools for columnists with Meredith Cummings” When: 7-8 p.m. EST Nov. 19 Cost: $25-$35 or by donation. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smart-tools-fresh-stories-ai-tools-for-columnists-with-meredith-cummings-tickets-1892669769229?aff=oddtdtcreator Description: Smart Tools, fresh stories: AI tools for columnists…

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Attendees will hear information and tips on how columnists can use AI in column writing. When: 7-8 p.m. EST Nov. 19 NSNC Presents an Upcoming Webinar: “What: Smart Tools, fresh stories: AI tools for columnists with Meredith Cummings” When: 7-8 p.m. EST Nov. 19 Cost: $25-$35 or by donation. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smart-tools-fresh-stories-ai-tools-for-columnists-with-meredith-cummings-tickets-1892669769229?aff=oddtdtcreator Description: Smart Tools, fresh stories: AI tools for columnists…

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