Esha Ray

.@byEduardoMedina spent weeks talking to sources and voters to piece together how this stunning upset happened. It's a fascinating story about the power of local grievances and old feuds. Berger lost in the end by a mere 23 votes. nytimes.com/2026/03/24/us/…

Read. Past. One. Headline.

A Georgia judge set bail at $1 on Monday for Alexia Moore, the woman charged with murder after taking an abortion medication and delivering a premature baby girl, who died. “I think that charge is extremely problematic." .nytimes.com/2026/03/23/us/…

MUST READ: A bombshell NYT investigation shows that Cesar Chavez sexually abused young girls. Dolores Huerta also discloses for first time that that Chavez raped her. So much more from Manny Fernandez and Sarah Hurtes —> nytimes.com/2026/03/18/us/…

In 2026 SAJA maintains its commitment to helping young South Asian journalists pursue their education, careers, and important stories through its scholarship program! In 2026 SAJA will offer up to $30,000 in scholarships to be distributed among 6 students. For more information go here: saja.org/scholarships

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'Sausage mcmuffins' because sausage is the TYPE of mcmuffin. In 'attorneys general,' 'attorneys' is the noun being modified.

N.C. Sheriff Poised to Pull Off Stunning Upset in Consequential G.O.P. Primary @byEduardoMedina nytimes.com/2026/03/13/us/…

SAJA supports and hopes for the safety of our journalists and friends covering the unfolding conflict in the Middle East North Africa region right now. For anyone covering Iran, our partner @AMEJA has put out this excellent ethical reporting guide. ameja.org/IranGuide

Fascinating piece from @byEduardoMedina about Jesse Jackson’s complicated relationship with South Carolina, where few historical markers actually recognize his legacy even as he lay in state at the Capitol this week nytimes.com/2026/03/02/us/…

SAJA hosted a lovely Iftar on Thursday in conjunction with the @MedillSchool of Journalism at Northwestern University. Thank you to Dean Charles Whitaker who sponsored four students to attend our dinner. "The Iftar captured the spirit with which SAJA has operated for three decades: open, inclusive, welcoming — traits that are desperately missing in our national conversation, and even in some newsrooms. It also showcased what makes SAJA special: the ability to work across generations," @sree Sreenivasan, co-founder and former president of SAJA said. In attendance was @rummanahussain, a fantastic columnist at The Chicago-Sun Times, as well as Al Jazeera journalist @natashaghoneim, who was on the board of The Arab and Middle Eastern Journalists Association (@AMEJA) for years. And of course, there were also a lot of great new young journalists! Thanks to our new board member @safiasameeali for helping to organize the event in Chicago, an amazing city with a history of excellent journalism! The event was held at Bereket Turkish, a halal restaurant in downtown Chicago.

Reminder that SAJA is hosting an Iftar dinner this upcoming week, and there are still plenty of spots left to register! Please share!

Ramadan Mubarak! SAJA is excited to host an Iftar dinner in Chicago. Be sure to register as soon as possible! All are welcome, but seats are limited. LINK: tinyurl.com/sajachicagoift…

On Sunday, Some New Englanders Will Whisper, ‘Go Seahawks’ @jrusstimes nytimes.com/2026/02/06/us/…

SAJA Statement on Recent Newsroom Cuts February 5, 2026: The Board of the South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA) is profoundly troubled to learn of the mass layoffs at The Washington Post and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Throughout Wednesday, we heard from numerous current and former members impacted by these cuts. We understand that about a dozen South Asian journalists were laid off from The Post, including colleagues based in the Delhi South Asia bureau and national correspondents covering film, healthcare, technology, and other beats. SAJA stands in solidarity with the Post’s Guild in opposing these layoffs and in supporting journalists in all affected newsrooms. At a time when many fear the erosion of democratic institutions, the role of journalism has never been more critical. A free and robust press is essential to informing the public and sustaining democracy. Whether or not you are a SAJA member, we stand with every journalist affected by this week’s layoffs. To provide immediate support, SAJA is offering complimentary membership to those whose employment has been terminated. Please complete this form so we can assist you. We encourage you to continue using our website for the latest job postings and to reach out to any member of the SAJA Board for guidance or support. We are also preparing a resource guide on how to navigate and prepare for layoffs, which we will share soon. See various resources at saja.org/page-935554/13…

Meet the 2026 SAJA Board: saja.org/page-935554/13… Executive Committee: Prez: Indira Somani VP: @ByEshaRay Secy: @sonaligups Treasurer: Dipka Bhambhani Hesse Comptroller: @mihirzaveri Director of Comms/social media: @chatlanis General members: @safiasameeali @noreensnasir @PiaSarkar_TK @RekhaShan05 @sree

Some professional news ✨ nytco.com/press/new-nati…

Lots of new records released today in the University of Idaho murders case, including text messages between the surviving roommates from around the time of the killings and a transcript of the first 911 call made more than seven hours later.

When voters pick their next president, they are also choosing between two visions of the federal judiciary. We dive into Biden and Trump’s nominees and see what it can tell us about the next four years. From @Schwartzesque, @junemkim_ and Halina Bennet nytimes.com/2024/10/23/us/…

Biden Promised Peace, but Will Leave His Successor a Nation Entangled in War nytimes.com/2024/08/09/us/…