ATA Advocacy at Work: An Update from the Advocacy Committee
ATA works to protect human expertise against indiscriminate technology implementation and defend the rights of language professionals. For translators, interpreters, and language services providers,…
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…
Lawsuit Alleges LA Housing Authority Failed to Provide Language Services
Housing rights organizations in Los Angeles are suing the city’s public housing agency. The suit accuses the Housing Authority of the City of Los…
Translator of The Odyssey Writes Scathing Review of Nolan Film Adaptation
Sir Christopher Nolan’s latest film, The Odyssey, may have won rave reviews from critics but one person is definitely not happy. Emily Wilson, the…
Newsbriefs: July 31, 2026
ATA members keep current with this monthly e-newsletter, providing media coverage relating to their profession from around the world.
ATA Elections 2026 Slate of Candidates
ATA will hold its regularly scheduled elections online in October to fill the following positions: • Treasurer (one position for a one-year term) •…
Registration for ATA67 Is Now Open!
Our most anticipated event of the year is now open for registration! Join us for ATA’s 67th Annual Conference in stunning San Francisco. For…
Civil Rights and Educator Groups Sue to Restore Federal Grants Supporting English Learner Teacher Training
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), the Lawyers’ Committee for Rhode Island (LCRI), and the National Education Association (NEA) have filed a lawsuit on…
UNESCO and Unicode Strengthen Collaboration for Indigenous Languages Online
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and Unicode are collaborating to highlight their shared commitment to ensuring that digitally disadvantaged communities,…