AAN Publishers (formerly Association of Alternative Newsmedia) is a member organization of over 120 local, independent publishers who speak truth to power in their communities.https://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3mvj6itk4qu2tCheckout last week cover show featuring: Oklahoma Gazette, North Coast Journal, Bend Source, Monterey County Weekly, Miami New Times, Little Village, Dallas Weekly, Charleston City Paper, and North Bay Bohemian at https://bit.ly/4diRXtz14 Sep 2026 22:40 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvj6itk4qu2thttps://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3muflxirleh2uCheck out last week cover show featuring: Dallas Voice Orlando Weekly, Metro Silicon Valley, Phoenix New Times, The Source Weekly (Bend Source), Illinois Times, New Times San Luis Obispo, Palo Alto Weekly, North Coast Journal at https://bit.ly/4gxUocs31 Aug 2026 19:05 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3muflxirleh2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3mtmxhiasus22Check out this weeks cover show featuring: @sbindependent.bsky.social, @northcoastjournal.com, @metrotimes.com, @sourceweekly.bsky.social, @cvilleweekly.bsky.social , @lasvegasweekly.bsky.social, @dallasobserver.com, Good Times Santa Cruz, and Salt Lake City Weekly. 🙌21 Aug 2026 23:54 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtmxhiasus22https://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3mtm537uyha2jRyan P. Cruz, a reporter for @sbindependent.bsky.social spent time in the County Jail in his twenties. Last year he walked back in, this time to lead a weekly creative writing group. https://www.independent.com/2026/08/19/written-off-men-in-santa-barbara-county-jail-learn-to-tell-their-own-stories/21 Aug 2026 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtm537uyha2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3mtjxdinmpx2kShoutout to Erik Cushman of @montereycountynow.com named 2026 AAN Publisher of the Year! Thank you to Editor, Sara Rubin, Editor at Monterey County Weekly, for nominating him and presenting the award. #AANHonors2026 #MontereyCountyWeekly #AANPublishers #AANConference #PalmSprings #CaliforniAAN20 Aug 2026 19:14 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjxdinmpx2khttps://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3mt55c3hlxz22Testing on electric vertical takeoff & landing aircraft will begin at SunTrax's facility by the end of the year. AAN member @orlandoweekly.bsky.social has the story. https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/florida-news/desantis-says-central-florida-will-start-testing-flying-cars-by-the-end-of-the-year/15 Aug 2026 16:56 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt55c3hlxz22https://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3mt36raiohn22Check out this week's cover show featuring: @boiseweekly.bsky.social, @eugeneweekly.com, @watermarkoutnews.bsky.social , @inlander.com, East Bay Express, North Coast Journal, Memphis Flyer, The Source Weekly, & Flagpole Magazine, at https://aan.org/aan/cover-show-august-10-14-2026/14 Aug 2026 22:17 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt36raiohn22https://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3mt2hjhusm725Big congratulations to John Saltas, founder of Salt Lake City Weekly, one of this year's recipients of the 2026 John Heaston Lifetime Achievement Award! https://aan.org/aan/aan-announces-2026-aan-honors-recipients/ #AANHonors2026 #SaltLakeCityWeekly14 Aug 2026 15:21 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2hjhusm725https://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3mt2gvqz2q725AAN member @austinchronicle.bsky.social traced the AI news site posing as an Austin newsroom. Fake bylines, stock avatar photos, and dozens of lookalike sites across Texas. https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/ai-news-lurks-in-austin-whos-behind-it/14 Aug 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2gvqz2q725https://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3msylhdc4722rCongratulations to Fletcher Farrar of Illinois Times, honored with the 2026 John Heaston Lifetime Achievement Award! https://aan.org/aan/aan-announces-2026-aan-honors-recipients/ #AANHonors2026 #AANPublishers #AANConference #PalmSprings #CaliforniAAN #IllinoisTime13 Aug 2026 21:26 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3msylhdc4722rhttps://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3msqrys5p3k2wCheck out last weeks cover show featuring: Chicago Reader, Charleston City Paper, Williamete Week, The Source Weekly (Bend), The Austin Chronicle, Baltimore Beat, Arkansas Times, Toledo City Paper, Erie Reader at https://bit.ly/4zdXzPm10 Aug 2026 19:02 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqrys5p3k2whttps://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3mrxtwt3nmd2vCheck out this weeks cover show featuring: Pittsburgh City Paper, The American Prospect, The Pitch, Shepherd Express, Pacific Sun, Sydney City Hub, The Bend Source, Santa Maria Sun, and North Coast Journal at https://bit.ly/4g3vMcC31 Jul 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrxtwt3nmd2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3mro2z5xoxc2eCheck out last week cover show featuring: Charleston City Paper, City Pulse, Gambit, San Antonio Current, Westwood, North Coast Journal, Seven Days, Mountain Xpress, and Bend Source at https://bit.ly/4yKLcdd27 Jul 2026 23:40 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mro2z5xoxc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3mrczu43uu32kThis year, 57 publications entered the AAN Awards, competing in 32 categories with more than 800 entries overall. https://aan.org/aan/announcing-winners-and-placement-for-2026-aan-awards/ #AANPublishers #CaliforniAAN23 Jul 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrczu43uu32khttps://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3mr47jovsdt2eCheck out last week cover show featuring Monterey County Weekly, North Coast Journal, North Bay Bohemian , Charleston City Paper, Creative Loafing Tampa , INDY Week, Watermark Out News , Phoenix New Times , and Bend Source at https://bit.ly/4wRUfqU20 Jul 2026 21:13 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr47jovsdt2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3mqufw3bv4j2eCaliforniAAN was a blast! 🌵✨ Presented with our friends at Coachella Valley Independent, this year's AAN Publishers Conference had it all: warm welcomes, great conversations around the table, and a taco truck we won't forget. #AANPublishers #CaliforniAAN #CoachellaValleyIndependent17 Jul 2026 18:46 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqufw3bv4j2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3mqdcjm2rq224As we wrap up the 2026 AAN Publishers Conference, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the incredible sponsors who made this week possible. Please join us in giving a big round of applause to our amazing sponsors. 👏 Thank you for investing in this community and in independent media!10 Jul 2026 23:30 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqdcjm2rq224https://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3mq3r4mz5x524Thank you to The Newspaper Manager for your support of the 'CaliforniAAN 2026′ Convention. We appreciate your partnership and your commitment to helping publishers thrive. #AANPublishers #AANConference #PalmSprings #CaliforniAAN #LocalJournalism #NewspaperManager07 Jul 2026 23:30 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq3r4mz5x524https://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3mq35tqezou2eThank you to the @lenfestinstitute.org for supporting the 2026 AAN Publishers Conference. #CaliforniAAN #AANPublishers #AANConference #PalmSprings #LenfestInstitute07 Jul 2026 17:45 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq35tqezou2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3mq2vvy22ij2gBig thanks to Subtext for supporting the 2026 AAN Publishers Conference! Their text messaging platform helps publishers connect directly with readers, boost engagement, and build lasting subscriber relationships #Subtext #AANPublishers #AANConference #PalmSprings #CaliforniAAN07 Jul 2026 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2vvy22ij2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3mq2jdpcivd2aThank you to Roko Puzzles for supporting the 2026 AAN Publishers Conference! From puzzle books to custom brain teasers and printable games, they help publishers create engaging content that keeps readers coming back. We're grateful to have them as part of the AAN community.07 Jul 2026 11:38 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2jdpcivd2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3mpzhwaycg62sA big thank you to Rambunctious Rhino for supporting the 2026 AAN Publishers Conference! Their team helps media companies grow digital advertising revenue with expert campaign management and a true partnership approach. #AANPublishers #AANConference #PalmSprings #CaliforniAAN #RambunctiousRhino07 Jul 2026 01:40 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpzhwaycg62shttps://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3mpzanvm77k2aGreat journalism deserves great print. Thank you to Publication Printers for supporting the 2026 AAN Publishers Conference! #AANPublishers #AANConference #PalmSprings #CaliforniAAN #PublicationPrinters06 Jul 2026 23:30 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpzanvm77k2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3mpypyuqavr25Thank you to PopMount for supporting the 2026 AAN Publishers Conference! #AANPublishers #AANConference #PalmSprings #CaliforniAAN #PopMount06 Jul 2026 18:32 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpypyuqavr25https://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3mpyhjw35xs24Check out last weeks cover show featuring: North Coast Journal, Flagpole Magazine, INDY Weekly, Miami New Times, Palo Alto Weekly, Dallas Voice, Seven Days, The Source Weekly, and Pacific Sun at https://bit.ly/4vHi4Sa06 Jul 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpyhjw35xs24https://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3mpyfsnln7t2fBehind every thriving newsroom is technology that helps it publish smarter, engage readers, and build sustainable revenue. Thank you to @newspack.com for supporting the 2026 AAN Publishers Conference! #AANPublishers #AANConference #PalmSprings #CaliforniAAN #Newspack06 Jul 2026 15:29 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpyfsnln7t2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3mpy7xvkvft23Thank you to Lede for supporting the 2026 AAN Publishers Conference! #CaliforniAAN #Lede06 Jul 2026 13:45 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpy7xvkvft23https://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3mpy3rpxoiw24Matt Pearce of @rebuildlocalnews.bsky.social joins us for an update on current policy initiatives for funding journalism across the country. 👉 See the full schedule: https://2026.aan.org/schedule/06 Jul 2026 12:30 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpy3rpxoiw24https://bsky.app/profile/aanpublishers.bsky.social/post/3mpwnjbfnog2uA great conference experience doesn't stop with the sessions—it continues out in the community. A big thank you to CitySpark for supporting the 2026 AAN Publishers Conference! #AAN2026 #LocalNews #NewsPublishers #CommunityJournalism #Events #PublisherTools #CitySpark05 Jul 2026 22:42 +0000at://did:plc:nbwpivdbpjpk36ou4xe25n4b/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpwnjbfnog2u