Isaac White Akwe Reporter
@isaacwhitereporter.bsky.social
Mohawk Journalist From The Territory Of Akwesasne
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Mohawk journalist's arrest violates Constitution his ancestors inspired
My ordeal as a Mohawk reporter: New York won't silence my voice or steal our land
freedom.press
My first time being published nationally. I'm proud of my piece, and yes, I want people to read it. Journalists are under threat more and more. Sharing my experience hopefully raises more awareness of this problem.
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Don’t overthink this.
He’s asking for bribes.
He’s asking for bribes.
April 10, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Don’t overthink this.
He’s asking for bribes.
He’s asking for bribes.
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"The Constitution clearly mandates that Congress, not the executive branch, has the power of the purse."
Congress should reinstate the Office of Management and Budget's public apportionment tracker now.
Read the letter we signed alongside nine other organizations:
www.rstreet.org/outreach/coa...
Congress should reinstate the Office of Management and Budget's public apportionment tracker now.
Read the letter we signed alongside nine other organizations:
www.rstreet.org/outreach/coa...
April 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
"The Constitution clearly mandates that Congress, not the executive branch, has the power of the purse."
Congress should reinstate the Office of Management and Budget's public apportionment tracker now.
Read the letter we signed alongside nine other organizations:
www.rstreet.org/outreach/coa...
Congress should reinstate the Office of Management and Budget's public apportionment tracker now.
Read the letter we signed alongside nine other organizations:
www.rstreet.org/outreach/coa...
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My brain literally cannot comprehend all of the bad stuff that just happened today so instead: scholastic book fair now has online wallets that you can use for your kiddos at the book fair- but also, you can donate to “share the fair” so others w/o can get books.
March 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
My brain literally cannot comprehend all of the bad stuff that just happened today so instead: scholastic book fair now has online wallets that you can use for your kiddos at the book fair- but also, you can donate to “share the fair” so others w/o can get books.
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I am working out of a public library and there are a good number of people who seem to be on hard times using the facilities for various reasons like job searching, entertainment, charging peripherals, using the bathroom, etc., and I am struck by how important it is that libraries continue to exist
March 17, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I am working out of a public library and there are a good number of people who seem to be on hard times using the facilities for various reasons like job searching, entertainment, charging peripherals, using the bathroom, etc., and I am struck by how important it is that libraries continue to exist
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Hey, whistleblowers: Exposing corruption is vital but comes with its own risks. If you’re sharing sensitive information, make sure to protect your identity — use encrypted tools like @securedrop.org
Stay safe, stay anonymous.
freedom.press/digisec/blog...
Stay safe, stay anonymous.
freedom.press/digisec/blog...
How to share sensitive leaks with the press
YouTube video by Freedom of the Press Foundation
www.youtube.com
March 11, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Hey, whistleblowers: Exposing corruption is vital but comes with its own risks. If you’re sharing sensitive information, make sure to protect your identity — use encrypted tools like @securedrop.org
Stay safe, stay anonymous.
freedom.press/digisec/blog...
Stay safe, stay anonymous.
freedom.press/digisec/blog...
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I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
We're not done yet | 18F
18f.org
March 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
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If you worked for 18F and got fired, Group together to start a consulting company.
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
March 2, 2025 at 12:34 AM
If you worked for 18F and got fired, Group together to start a consulting company.
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.
They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.
I’m happy to invest and/or help
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Red and blue states alike recognize the need for journalist-source confidentiality.
Let's hope Idaho's shield bill gets across the finish line.
Let's hope Idaho's shield bill gets across the finish line.
Idaho House unanimously passes media shield law bill protecting journalists’ sources • Idaho Capital Sun
Supporters said the bill would help combat frivolous lawsuits and provide protections similar to existing whistleblower laws.
medialaw.us11.list-manage.com
February 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Red and blue states alike recognize the need for journalist-source confidentiality.
Let's hope Idaho's shield bill gets across the finish line.
Let's hope Idaho's shield bill gets across the finish line.
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Kudos to @404media.bsky.social for leading by example and lowering the paywall on any article that's primarily based on public records.
If a small, independent outlet can afford it, others have no excuse.
If a small, independent outlet can afford it, others have no excuse.
February 19, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Kudos to @404media.bsky.social for leading by example and lowering the paywall on any article that's primarily based on public records.
If a small, independent outlet can afford it, others have no excuse.
If a small, independent outlet can afford it, others have no excuse.
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Judge rules that Black church in DC, which won a $2.8 million default judgment against the Proud Boys, now gains control over the trademark “Proud Boys.” The far-right group is barred from selling any related merchandise or symbols without the consent of the church. Gift link:
Proud Boys Lose Control of Their Name to a Black Church They Vandalized (Gift Article)
A judge awarded the trademarked name and symbols to a Washington church to help satisfy a $2.8 million judgment against the far-right group.
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Judge rules that Black church in DC, which won a $2.8 million default judgment against the Proud Boys, now gains control over the trademark “Proud Boys.” The far-right group is barred from selling any related merchandise or symbols without the consent of the church. Gift link:
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Yesterday's "Day Without Immigrants" protests around the country underscore a crucial truth: no matter what you hear on Fox News, immigrants are good for the economy and our society.
The Truth About Immigrants and the Economy | Robert Reich
No matter what you hear on Fox News, immigrants are good for the economy and our society. Watch.
www.youtube.com
February 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Yesterday's "Day Without Immigrants" protests around the country underscore a crucial truth: no matter what you hear on Fox News, immigrants are good for the economy and our society.
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Listen to @freedom.press guest columnist @isaacwhitereporter.bsky.social talk to @projectcensored.bsky.social about the challenges he faces as a local indigenous journalist, including being prosecuted for doing his job.
www.projectcensored.org/defending-lo...
www.projectcensored.org/defending-lo...
February 3, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Listen to @freedom.press guest columnist @isaacwhitereporter.bsky.social talk to @projectcensored.bsky.social about the challenges he faces as a local indigenous journalist, including being prosecuted for doing his job.
www.projectcensored.org/defending-lo...
www.projectcensored.org/defending-lo...
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🚨 Are you a West Coast journalist with a passion for reporting on press freedom issues?
West Coast or Pacific-time zone based
Full-time
Full benefits
Salary range: $80K-$90K/year
Learn more and apply here:
West Coast or Pacific-time zone based
Full-time
Full benefits
Salary range: $80K-$90K/year
Learn more and apply here:
February 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
🚨 Are you a West Coast journalist with a passion for reporting on press freedom issues?
West Coast or Pacific-time zone based
Full-time
Full benefits
Salary range: $80K-$90K/year
Learn more and apply here:
West Coast or Pacific-time zone based
Full-time
Full benefits
Salary range: $80K-$90K/year
Learn more and apply here:
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This is a crisis response app. If a diplomat is in danger, for any reason, this sends their whereabouts to diplomatic security in country and DC
USAID employees overseas are no longer able to access their government security app, which gives them this error code (images provided to me by USAID worker)
February 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This is a crisis response app. If a diplomat is in danger, for any reason, this sends their whereabouts to diplomatic security in country and DC
Sekon. If you read my piece, published by @freedom.press, please consider following @sagepod.bsky.social, the podcast I cohost with my fellow Akwesasronon and friend Josh. Native Niche. Decolonization. Fuck assimilation. Two Mohawks living in Akwesasne telling it like it is. No holds barred.
February 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Sekon. If you read my piece, published by @freedom.press, please consider following @sagepod.bsky.social, the podcast I cohost with my fellow Akwesasronon and friend Josh. Native Niche. Decolonization. Fuck assimilation. Two Mohawks living in Akwesasne telling it like it is. No holds barred.
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“You’re under arrest.”
“I’m a reporter.”
“I don’t care.”
Read more from Mohawk journalist Isaac White about his arrest and prosecution for covering a land claim demonstration in northern New York in May 2024: freedom.press/issues/mohaw...
“I’m a reporter.”
“I don’t care.”
Read more from Mohawk journalist Isaac White about his arrest and prosecution for covering a land claim demonstration in northern New York in May 2024: freedom.press/issues/mohaw...
January 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
“You’re under arrest.”
“I’m a reporter.”
“I don’t care.”
Read more from Mohawk journalist Isaac White about his arrest and prosecution for covering a land claim demonstration in northern New York in May 2024: freedom.press/issues/mohaw...
“I’m a reporter.”
“I don’t care.”
Read more from Mohawk journalist Isaac White about his arrest and prosecution for covering a land claim demonstration in northern New York in May 2024: freedom.press/issues/mohaw...
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Journalists covering the U.S.’s vast mass incarceration complex face unique challenges, but the stories are too important not to be told.
Get tips on how to find and tell them in a two-part series from a reporter who has navigated the obstacles.
Get tips on how to find and tell them in a two-part series from a reporter who has navigated the obstacles.
Covering the mass incarceration system, Part 1
Know the rights, risks, and realities for journalists trying to get the story from American prisons and jails.
freedom.press
January 6, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Journalists covering the U.S.’s vast mass incarceration complex face unique challenges, but the stories are too important not to be told.
Get tips on how to find and tell them in a two-part series from a reporter who has navigated the obstacles.
Get tips on how to find and tell them in a two-part series from a reporter who has navigated the obstacles.
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Thanks to @mediaanddemocracy.bsky.social for including Freedom of the Press Foundation in their list of press freedom organizations to support this holiday season.
Donate to FPF to support and defend #pressfreedom today: freedom.press/donate
Donate to FPF to support and defend #pressfreedom today: freedom.press/donate
December 29, 2024 at 5:59 PM
Thanks to @mediaanddemocracy.bsky.social for including Freedom of the Press Foundation in their list of press freedom organizations to support this holiday season.
Donate to FPF to support and defend #pressfreedom today: freedom.press/donate
Donate to FPF to support and defend #pressfreedom today: freedom.press/donate
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One journalist was ultimately able to witness the execution but only because Corcoran gave him a friends and family seat. Almost no information was released.
The state shouldn’t put the burden on the condemned to ensure transparency around their own killing. www.indystar.com/story/opinio...
The state shouldn’t put the burden on the condemned to ensure transparency around their own killing. www.indystar.com/story/opinio...
December 24, 2024 at 1:20 PM
One journalist was ultimately able to witness the execution but only because Corcoran gave him a friends and family seat. Almost no information was released.
The state shouldn’t put the burden on the condemned to ensure transparency around their own killing. www.indystar.com/story/opinio...
The state shouldn’t put the burden on the condemned to ensure transparency around their own killing. www.indystar.com/story/opinio...
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This chilling account by journalist @isaacwhitereporter.bsky.social of his arrest illustrates the importance of local journalism AND threats to #PRESSfreedom
Attention: @mariaressa.bsky.social @sulliview.bsky.social @oliverdarcy.bsky.social
@craignewmark.bsky.social
bsky.app/profile/isaa...
Attention: @mariaressa.bsky.social @sulliview.bsky.social @oliverdarcy.bsky.social
@craignewmark.bsky.social
bsky.app/profile/isaa...
My first time being published nationally. I'm proud of my piece, and yes, I want people to read it. Journalists are under threat more and more. Sharing my experience hopefully raises more awareness of this problem.
freedom.press/issues/mohaw...
freedom.press/issues/mohaw...
Mohawk journalist's arrest violates Constitution his ancestors inspired
My ordeal as a Mohawk reporter: New York won't silence my voice or steal our land
freedom.press
December 24, 2024 at 3:19 AM
This chilling account by journalist @isaacwhitereporter.bsky.social of his arrest illustrates the importance of local journalism AND threats to #PRESSfreedom
Attention: @mariaressa.bsky.social @sulliview.bsky.social @oliverdarcy.bsky.social
@craignewmark.bsky.social
bsky.app/profile/isaa...
Attention: @mariaressa.bsky.social @sulliview.bsky.social @oliverdarcy.bsky.social
@craignewmark.bsky.social
bsky.app/profile/isaa...