Tag: news

LA’s ‘Freelance Isn’t Free Act’ Goes Into Effect

Los Angeles now has a Freelance Isn’t Free Act to protect freelancers from nonpayment.

Busted: Atlas Trading Pump & Dump Scheme

The SEC charged seven influencers and a podcaster in the $114 million Atlas Trading pump-and-dump scheme. According to the SEC, the seven individuals below promoted themselves as successful traders: Perry

Freelancers Support New York Times Strike

  Dec. 8, marked the first New York Times strike in over 40 years. The Freelance Solidarity Project and other freelancers showed solidarity with those union workers. What’s this strike

Senator Braun Opposed to the PRO Act (Video)

Senator Mike Braun is opposed to the PRO Act given the risks to small business, including independent contractors.

In The US, Interest & Trust In News Is Low

Interest is declining and trust in news is low. Here’s why and how it could brighten the future for independent creators.

A Wattpad and Webtoon Merger In The Works

After completing its acquisition of Wattpadd, Naver revelaed a Wattpad and WEBTOON merger is in progress. Here’s what that means…

Journalist Olivier Dubois Kidnapped: Is He Still Alive? (Podcast)

Freelance journalist Olivier Dubois kidnapped in Mali, has confirmed he was being held by the Islamic militant group JNIM. Here’s what else is known…

Get Paid For Instagram Milestones + Other Instagram Revenue Options

It’s true that creatives can get paid for Instagram milestones. And there are other new money-making announcements. But the new has an essence of the old.

Substack Freelancer Gets A White House Press Pass

Hunter Walker, a Substack freelancer, gets a White House press pass, without being attached to a major publication.

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