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Lisa Renze

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Journalist and journalism coach/advocate for Free Press Indiana. IndyStar alumna and freelancer. Butler MFA. Dog mom, reader, native Iowan, bootcamper. Do good anyway.

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Jobs | Free Press Indiana Free Press Indiana is on a mission to provide local news for Indiana that is anchored in and reflective of the needs of the communities they serve.

We're hiring! Come work with us at Free Press Indiana, and put your passion for impactful journalism into service for Hoosiers. www.freepressindiana.org/jobs

03.03.2026 16:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The invisible toll of caregiving The task of caring for loved ones often falls on women. Over time, it can affect their health, too.

I love working in a nonprofit newsroom and partnering with other local publications & organizations. I published a story about The Invisible Toll of Caregiving in this state, and 3 other newspapers (including my hometown Fort Wayne Journal Gazette!) co-ran it. mirrorindy.org/caregivers-h...

17.02.2026 17:05 πŸ‘ 153 πŸ” 29 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Don't forget to enter the Best in Indiana Journalism Awards. We've extended the deadline to Monday night, Feb. 9. Don't miss your chance to have your great work celebrated. Enter here: awards.indianaprospj.org

07.02.2026 21:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey Indiana journalists, we have some great news β€”Β our 2025 Best of Indiana journalism contest awards deadline has been extended. Don't miss your chance to have your great work celebrated. For more info: www.indianaprospj.org.

05.02.2026 19:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Don't forget to enter the Best of Indiana Journalism Awards, sponsored by the @spjindprochapter.bsky.social. Again this year, contest money for the best investigative work, thanks to funding from @amarkfoundation.bsky.social. Enter today, deadline is Feb. 6. www.indianaprospj.org/news/2025/12...

25.01.2026 20:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Emerging journalists in Indiana, don't miss your opportunity to get FREE money for school. We give away at least $5K each year, and we'd love as many great applicants as possible. Apply today! www.indianaprospj.org/scholarships

17.01.2026 18:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Winter break can be tough on LGBTQ+ young people returning home β€˜Live your truth:’ Indiana Youth Group offers resources to help stay safe, supported and connected

A super timely piece from @smashfizzle.bsky.social about how LGBTQ+ young people β€” and their allies β€” can help kids over the upcoming long winter break.

mirrorindy.org/lgbtq-holida...

05.12.2025 21:29 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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At Harmony in Horses young women and wild mustangs help each other heal How an equine therapy program in rural Indiana helps girls and wild mustangs learn to trust.

Do yourself a favor and read this piece from @smashfizzle.bsky.social, her first for Free Press Indiana. How lucky we are to have her with us! mirrorindy.org/harmony-in-h...

26.11.2025 16:47 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Join us in December for a free educational program about ethical, transparent use of AI. Register at www.indianaprospj.org.

26.11.2025 16:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Indiana Pro Chapter of SPJ is hosting one final free educational program for 2025. Join us for what's sure to be a great discussion of ethical, transparent use of AI, featuring Lynn Walsh from @trustingnews.bsky.social. Register online at www.indianaprospj.org.

26.11.2025 16:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Don't miss the Indiana Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists' free financial literacy workshop tomorrow.

10.11.2025 17:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re kicking off our year-end fundraiser πŸ’š

The more you know, the more you can do. Support local news that keeps Indy informed.

Every dollar you give to Mirror Indy through Dec. 31 is matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $80,000. First-time donors are matched twice. https://bit.ly/47kVdSR

01.11.2025 21:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Indiana Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists had this to share about the situation at IU:

16.10.2025 14:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Q&A with Sr. Jannette Pruitt, sewing custom vestments that celebrate Afro heritage A retired pastoral associate and master catechist, Pruitt honors her ancestors by using her sewing and design skills to craft custom Afrocentric vestments for priests, deacons and even one lucky bisho...

In my first email exchange with Sister Jannette Pruitt, I noticed her signature line included this statement, β€œStand up, Speak out, Get in some Good Trouble!” Then I drove to Oldenburg and spent an afternoon chatting with her… she’s a beautiful force.

www.globalsistersreport.org/qas/qa-sr-ja...

10.10.2025 23:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You can support the critical work of Indy Documenters, with a donation during this matching gift campaign. Democracy dies in darkness, and our Documenters work to shine a light. Thank you!

18.09.2025 17:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Donate - Documenters From September 15-22, all gifts to Indy Documenters will be matched up to $5,000 thanks to support from NewsMatch and City Bureau.

Our @mirrorindy.org Documenters team has a chance for a matching gift opportunity. Democracy dies in darkness, but our documenters help shine light into the corners and crevices of a government that thrives when citizens engage. Help protect that mission β€” thank you! mirrorindy.org/donate-indy-...

15.09.2025 14:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My Grandfather Brought a Mysterious Sword Home from WWII Japan. Eighty Years Later, I Returned It. When I was a kid, I was fascinated by a traditional katana my grandfather had brought home from Japan in 1945. Years later, I decided it was time to find the heirloom’s rightful owner.

Found and read this piece from @outsidemag.bsky.social while I was on vacation, and man was it worth the time. Give this lovely essay from @kevinchroust.bsky.social a read: www.outsideonline.com/culture/essa...

10.09.2025 01:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Student and Early Career Opportunities Boston Globe Media develops the journalists and innovators of tomorrow in its internship, co-op, and fellowship programs. Apply today!

The @bostonglobe.com is recruiting for their summer 2026 intern class. Great opportunity for young journalists to work with some of the country's best talent. Deadline is Nov. 1. More info here: www.bostonglobemedia.com/student-oppo...

08.09.2025 16:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet Indiana’s new women and girls reporter Ashley Ford joins Free...

Thrilled to be welcoming @smashfizzle.bsky.social to Free Press Indiana!

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03.09.2025 13:12 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Our Indiana Pro Chapter of SPJ is hosting a free Zoom event next month to dive into documents, and how best to try to access them. Sign up at www.indianaprospj.org.

27.08.2025 14:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!

11.04.2025 14:51 πŸ‘ 8130 πŸ” 1075 πŸ’¬ 151 πŸ“Œ 119
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Our @spjindprochapter.bsky.social is hosting an important conversation for journalists who work with members of immigrant communities. Please join us for this important discussion with our smart panelists. It's free and open to journalists anywhere. Register at www.indianaprospj.org.

04.04.2025 14:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Indiana Pro SPJ The Indiana Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists promotes the development of current and future journalists by offering training and networking opportunities and college jou...

New this year to our Best of Indiana contest: monetary rewards for the state's top investigative journalism. Sponsored by the A-Mark Foundation, the Indiana Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists will award prizes totaling $15,000.

Enter your work at: awards.indianaprospj.org

07.02.2025 14:35 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Indy won’t have curbside recycling until at least 2028 Indianapolis is the largest city in the U.S. without universal curbside recycling.

Indianapolis remains the largest city in the country without universal curbside recycling, and it will continue to hold that distinction until at least 2028 β€” three years after Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration initially said it would launch mirrorindy.org/curbside-rec...

27.01.2025 13:02 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3
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Enter the 2024 @spjindprochapter.bsky.social Best of Indiana Journalism Awards. Don't miss out on your chance for your great work to be celebrated. Enter here: awards.indianaprospj.org

26.01.2025 21:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Jobs | Free Press Indiana The Indiana Local News Initiative is on a mission to provide local news for Indiana that is anchored in and reflective of the needs of the communities they serve.

We're hiring a summer intern. This is a great opportunity, funded through the Indy Press Club Foundation. Please share with all who could benefit: www.freepressindiana.org/jobs/mirror-...

14.01.2025 16:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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NEW: Mirror Indy uncovers widespread allegations of sex abuse at Options Behavioral Health Hospital, operated by Acadia Healthcare.

Former employees told me the cases are a symptom of a company culture that places profits over patients🧡

12.12.2024 16:26 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 6
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Jobs | Free Press Indiana The Indiana Local News Initiative is on a mission to provide local news for Indiana that is anchored in and reflective of the needs of the communities they serve.

Our Mirror Indy team is hiring an arts and culture reporter, and you best believe this role is a special one. We're a newsroom where everyone is essential personnel, and in the arts/culture role you'll get to think about storytelling in nontraditional ways. www.freepressindiana.org/jobs/arts-an...

09.12.2024 19:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What Section 8 renters need to know about eviction, contacting IHA Indy’s housing agency hasn’t been paying some landlords, but that’s not your fault.

The Indianapolis Housing Agency owes some landlords thousands of dollars in rent payments.

Tenants are left fearing they will be held responsible for IHA’s failures.

We wrote a guide to help Section 8 tenants navigate this difficult time.

mirrorindy.org/what-section...

09.12.2024 12:47 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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What Section 8 renters need to know about eviction, contacting IHA Indy’s housing agency hasn’t been paying some landlords, but that’s not your fault.

Since Section 8 renters can't get answers from the Indianapolis Housing Agency, @tyfenwick.bsky.social and @emilyhopkins.bsky.social put together a guide to help: mirrorindy.org/what-section...

06.12.2024 17:05 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2