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Opinion | For CBS News, Wendy McMahon’s resignation marks more than just a leadership change

CBS is caught in the crosshairs of a Trump lawsuit, an FCC probe and a looming merger. And its top news executive just stepped down.

May 20, 2025

SCOTUSblog is now owned by a conservative news outlet. What does that mean for its future?

The Dispatch says it won’t change the trusted Supreme Court news site, positioning it as a centerpiece of its expanding judicial coverage

May 20, 2025

Q&A: Personal essay writing tips from Roy Peter Clark, ‘America’s writing coach’

In his 21st book, out this month, Clark explains how everyday objects, clear focus and authentic voice can transform an essay

May 20, 2025

Mallary Tenore Tarpley

Two disinformation experts have launched a DIY news outlet

With Indicator, Alexios Mantzarlis and Craig Silverman bring a deep well of experience fighting falsehoods into a chaotic and cynical online world

May 19, 2025

Opinion | What do ‘Serial’ and Barbara Walters have in common? What we’ve learned so far from The Poynter 50

A look at the first 10 stories in our series spotlighting journalism’s most defining moments and people

May 19, 2025

Opinion | Oregon has a rare chance to rebuild trust in local news

A new bill and a three-sector collaboration could create the civic information infrastructure Oregon needs

May 19, 2025

Opinion | Journalism is facing its crisis moment with AI. It might not be a bad thing.

As search traffic dips, news organizations are facing a pivotal moment. Is it a doomsday scenario, or will it spark a reinvention?

May 16, 2025

France gave the US the Statue of Liberty. Qatar offered Trump a $400M plane. Experts say it’s not the same

The people of France gifted the Statue of Liberty to the American people, not to the US government or one government official

May 16, 2025

Legal support for journalists is evolving to meet rising threats to press freedom

Legal organizations are adapting to a growing climate of hostility, offering new programs and resources to help journalists navigate emerging risks

May 15, 2025

Amaris Castillo

Opinion | Why reporters are focused on a book about the former president instead of the current one

As a new book about Biden raises questions about his health, liberals and Trump opponents are challenging the media’s priorities

May 15, 2025

Qatar’s $400 million plane gift to Trump is likely unconstitutional, experts say

It likely violates the foreign emoluments clause, which prohibits officials from accepting presents from foreign states without congressional approval

May 15, 2025

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