NLGJA 2026 National Convention

As we move toward critical midterm elections, the political stakes have never been higher especially for diverse communities like ours. How can journalists move beyond surface-level coverage to report on substantive issues, the erosion of rights and the real stakes for our democracy? Drawing on deep experience in investigative journalism, on-the-ground movement reporting, human-centered policy analysis and high-level political strategy, this session brings together a powerhouse panel of top editors, reporters and strategists who will dissect the upcoming election and discuss hot-button political topics that will define the year ahead and help you get ahead of the spin.