NSNC 2026 Columnist Contest - Now Open

Sunshine Week March 15-21, 2026

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NSNC 2026 Columnist Contest - Now Open

Contest submissions now open! We are accepting entries from columnists, bloggers, and serial essayists  for our 2026 Annual Columnist Contest (for work published in 2025). We will accept entries from columnists, bloggers, and serial essayists published in 2025.  Everyone is welcome to submit. You don’t have to be an NSNC member.

Sunshine Week March 15-21, 2026

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

Consider a Gift to the NSNC Education Foundation

The National Society of Newspaper Columnists Education Foundation is a tax-exempt charitable organization [501(c)3] devoted to the education and training of new and experienced columnists everywhere. Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/NSNCEdFnd

Join NSNC and Reap the Benefits!

We are excited for What’s in-store for NSNC members this year. We are gearing up to launch the NSNC Annual Columnist Contest on January 15, so you’ll want to be sure your membership is up-to-date. Also, if you have ideas, suggestions, etc., please share them with our President Meredith Cummings at meredithcummings@gmail.com or Executive Director Ginny McCabe at nsncdirector@gmail.com. Thank you for your support of NSNC!

Upcoming Webinar: Presented by Google and NSNC – AI Tools for News

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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Upcoming Webinar: “What: Smart Tools, fresh stories: AI tools for columnists with Meredith Cummings”

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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Upcoming Webinar: “What: Smart Tools, fresh stories: AI tools for columnists with Meredith Cummings”

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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NSNC has Lost a Great Friend Robert L. Haught

By Suzette Standring The NSNC lost a great friend, Robert L. Haught, when he passed on October 11, 2025.  He was at the helm of significant events and milestones for the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. I first met Bob when he chaired the 2000 Washington D.C. conference, and all were wowed by the speakers…

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Join Us for The Craft of Humor Writing with Jerry Zezima

Join us at 7 p.m. EST on Oct. 21 for The Craft of Humor Writing with Jerry Zezima https://www.canva.com/design/DAG1IXq0D88/sJEsXi7DbNeTQiK2BRaTYA/view?utm_content=DAG1IXq0D88&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h1586e77787

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