NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists

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Membership Assistance Available for Journalists Affected by Layoffs

NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists is deeply concerned by the recent wave of layoffs in newsrooms across the country.

In light of these challenging times, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists is offering affected journalists the opportunity to have their membership fees waived. We encourage affected journalists to reach out to us at info@nlgja.org for assistance.

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