Meet the Candidates for ATA’s 2026 Elections
Shape the future of your association and your profession by taking part in this year’s elections! ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections in…
Early Registration Extended to October 12!
There’s big news from the conference planning team. The early registration deadline for ATA’s 67th Annual Conference has been extended to October 12! Take…
North Carolina Spanish Court Interpreters Boycott for Higher Pay
In a push for higher pay, contracted interpreters across the state are canceling some of their cases as part of a phased work stoppage…
New English Learner Reclassification Process on the Horizon in California
California lawmakers passed a bill on August 27 that aims to expedite the process of reclassifying students from “English learners” to proficient English speakers.…
Odyssey Translator Emily Wilson Is Starting Over after Calling Christopher Nolan’s Blockbuster Film “Abysmal”
Nine years after publishing the first complete English translation of Homer’s The Odyssey by a woman—and several weeks after emerging as a vocal critic…
Interpreters Still Fighting for Lost Wages after Government Breached Contract
After Justin Trudeau resigned in January 2025, Governor General Mary Simon agreed to suspend Parliament while searching for his replacement. For freelance interpreters—who provide…
Newsbriefs: September 10, 2026
ATA members keep current with this monthly e-newsletter, providing media coverage relating to their profession from around the world.
ATA Advocacy at Work: An Update from the Advocacy Committee
This year, ATA’s Advocacy Committee has focused heavily on protecting human expertise against indiscriminate technology implementation and defending the rights of language professionals. For…
ATA67 Keynote Address: Bouncing Forward
Drum roll, please…We’re excited to announce this year’s ATA67 keynote speaker: Joachim Lépine! The best-selling author will share his passion for reclaiming human value…
Senate Bill Would Codify Language Accessibility Standards Targeted by Trump
Two senators are teaming up on a bill to codify language access standards for federal services after the Trump administration revoked a longstanding policy…
State Audit Finds Oregon Prisons Failing Non-English Speakers
A new state audit has found that the Oregon Department of Corrections and the Oregon Youth Authority are failing to meet the basic needs…
Learning Another Language Appears to Slow Brain Aging, Scientists Say
According to findings from a study presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies conference in Barcelona, people who speak more than one language…