Opinion | What Ash Wednesday can teach journalists about truth and humility
Pope Leo XIV’s Lenten message on listening, language and community offers a timely framework for ethics in a noisy, polarized media environment
February 18, 2026
Opinion | Will The Washington Post exist in five years? A veteran insider weighs in.
Former Post media reporter Paul Farhi joined ‘The Poynter Report Podcast’ to explain how the newsroom reached this moment and what may come next
February 18, 2026
Opinion | Stephen Colbert finally did what everyone expected after CBS canceled his show
The late-night host ripped his own network after its lawyers warned against airing a Senate candidate interview in fear of FCC pushback
February 18, 2026
In the age of AI and body cameras, no video speaks for itself
Video now drives public accountability and viral outrage alike. But bias, editing, delays and AI mean even powerful evidence needs scrutiny.
February 18, 2026
I’m the new Indy Public Editor and here’s how I plan to do the job
No one’s ever done this job before
February 17, 2026
