Media Releases
Media Releases
2023
2020
- American Society of Journalists and Authors Announce Winners for its First-of-its-Kind COVID-19 Writing Awards
- American Society of Journalists and Authors Launches First-Of-Its-Kind COVID-19 Writing Awards
- ASJA California Freelancer Relief Bill Signed
- ASJA Releases Statement Opposing Efforts to Restrict Work by Independent Writers
- ASJA Signs on to Letter Against Violence Towards Journalists
- ASJA’s Response to Black Lives Matter and Ongoing Protests
2019
2018
- ‘The Betrayal Flattened Me for Months’: #MeToo Moment Spotlights Vulnerability of Freelancers
- AJSA Honors Courageous Journalist: Daphne Caruana Galizia Named ASJA’s Conscience In Media Award Recipient
- ASJA Announces New Officers and Board Members
- ASJA Announces New Officers and Board Members
- ASJA Fall Membership Drive
- ASJA Launched Essay Contest for LGBTQ+ Youth, Deadline Nov. 1 2018
- ASJA Members Among Those Getting Checks
- ASJA signs on to call for full investigation into Saudi Arabian journalist’s whereabouts
- ASJA’s New Membership Level Features Mentoring Component
- Banned Books Week 2018 Calls Out Censorship
- Keynote Speakers Announced For Annual Conference 2018
2017
- ASJA 2017 Award Winners
- ASJA Announces Chairs for 2018 New York Conference
- ASJA Announces New Officers and Directors
- ASJA Charitable Trust Receives Grant from Amazon Literacy Partnership
- ASJA Hosts Two Chicago Workshops: November 17-18
- ASJA Issues Comments and Petition to Copyright Office
- ASJA Launches Associate Membership
- ASJA Launches New Podcast
- ASJA Responds to the U.S. Copyright Office Regarding Moral Rights for Writers
- ASJA Signs Joint Letter to Ambassador Lighthizer
- ASJA Statement About the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment
- Fulfill Your Writing-Related New Year’s Resolutions with ASJA
- Joanne Lipman will be Master of Ceremonies at Awards Gala
- Kevin Birmingham: The Most Dangerous Book: The Battle for James Joyce’s Ulysses
- Keynotes, Guest Speaker Bring Diverse Perspectives and Ideas to Journalism Conference
- Media Advisory — Interviews Available at ASJA Writers Conference
- NWU and The Nation Negotiate Groundbreaking Agreement for Freelancers
- Renew Your ASJA Membership for 2018
- The National Writers Union Files Lawsuit On Behalf of Ebony Freelancers
- Where to Celebrate Banned Books Week 2017!
2016
- ASJA 2016 Award Winners
- ASJA Announces New Board President, Officers and Directors
- ASJA Announces Regional Conference: Dream Bold Atlanta
- Editorial Freelancers to Rally at Salon on Sept. 7 at Content Marketing World
- Estelle Erasmus Announced as ASJA2017 Conference Chair
- Longtime ASJA Executive Director Steps Down
2015
2014
- American Society of Journalists and Authors Announces Winners of 2014 Writing Awards
- ASJA mourns the loss of fellow freelancer James Foley, urges United States’ allies to stop paying ransoms
- ASJA’s Content Connections in Chicago, November 13-14, 2014
- ASJA’s Content Connections in San Francisco, October 10-11, 2014
- Famed Biographer Kitty Kelley Wins Journalism Prize
2013
2012
- ASJA Announces New Officers and Directors
- ASJA Defends the Right to Focus on the Police
- Banned Books Week Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary
- Open Book Award
- Remembering ASJA Founding Member Norman Lobsenz
- Remembering Grace W. Weinstein, 1935-2012
- Winners of 2012 Writing Awards
- Writers Slam Secrecy of Book Publishers’ Deal with Google
2011
2009
2008
- American Society of Journalists and Authors 2008 Writing Awards
- Big, rich Amazon now gouging independent publishers — and writers, most of all
- Literary Journalist Melissa Fay Greene to Address ASJA Annual Writers Conference
- Ruth Gruber Receives Open Book Award from ASJA
- Top Writers Offer Expert Advice in ASJA Mentoring Program
2005
2004
- American Society Of Journalists And Authors Condemn HHS’ Use Of Fake Reporters In Videos
- ASJA First Amendment Committee condemns “Censorship by Proxy”
- ASJA First Amendment Committee Seeks Investigation of Allegations of Abuse of Journalists in Iraq
- ASJA Presents 2004 Writing Awards
- ASJA Protests Jail Threats for Reporters
- ASJA Protests USA Visa Requirements for Foreign Journalists
- ASJA’S Writer Referral Service Gets A New Interim Director
- Boston Globe Lawsuit Dropped; ASJA and Creators Network Support Freelancers in Ongoing Rights Fight
2003
- ASJA Asks Secretary Rumsfeld to Investigate Death of Journalist Mazen Dana
- ASJA Files Brief in Support of Maverick Writer
- ASJA Presents 2003 Writing Awards
- ASJA Supports Freedom to Read Protection Act
- ASJA Supports Modifications to the USA Patriot Act
- ASJA, Authors Guild Rebuke AOL Time Warner for All Rights Contract