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The first of three classes will gather in Poynter’s interactive online learning environment for a week of leadership training in May.
Marchel Espina had lost her job. She wasn’t ready to lose journalism.
Dynahlee Star Padilla finally got the opportunity she had been hoping for. But then came a backdrop of multiple stresses fueled by the pandemic.
After getting laid off from Storyful, the veteran journalist ‘very quickly began to see the possibilities.’
Keep an eye on The Star Tribune and Pioneer Press, which can provide coverage that even the best national outlets cannot provide.
If you thought Fox News was going to do anything about Tucker Carlson’s incendiary commentary, think again.
Here are some of the national and regional news outlets that are searching for their next top editor and some potential contenders for each.
A collection of obituaries on the media professionals who lost their lives to the coronavirus pandemic
Plus, rethinking the language we use to cover jails and prisons, why America might soon hit a 'vaccine wall,' the PPE detritus outside, and more.
Overcrowding at southern border facilities has raised concerns that migrants might get sick with COVID-19 since they might not have space to distance.
Employees and local readers are concerned that Alden would make deep cuts to Tribune if it bought the company. But it seems that’s already happening.
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The Anti-Defamation League has called for Carlson to be fired after he brought up on air the white supremacist ‘replacement’ theory.
A rivalry at the Wall Street Journal and differing visions for the future, billionaires buying newspapers and the fate of Tribune Publishing
Plus, the CDC says there are no safety issues with the Johnson & Johnson shot, don't travel to Canada, Pfizer hopes to soon vaccinate teens, and more.
The HBO series 'Q: Into the Storm' attempts to shed light on the origins of the QAnon conspiracy theory and who might be responsible for it.
Encourage your student media organization to apply for this chance to train with Poynter and earn a $1,500 grant
‘There’s never been a pace or number of so many updates so quickly, at least since I’ve been around the stylebook,’ editor Paula Froke said.
455 new fact checks were added in March, with false claims about adverse reactions and deaths being the most prominent
DeSantis has a right to complain about part of the piece, but the rest of it raises serious and important questions about the vaccination rollout.
The fight between hedge fund Alden Global Capital and would-be white knight buyers Stewart Bainum Jr. and Hansjörg Wyss barely pauses for a breath.
Plus, there are now 'double mutant' strains of the virus, the eviction floodgates are about to open, cruises see record bookings, and more.
The law makes changes voting by mail in ways that could reduce access, such as limiting the number of ballot drop boxes.
Eight former ombudsmen weigh in with their thoughts on the current state of journalism and the role of ombudsmen in the era of online journalism.
The news outlet, devoted to covering politics and policy through a gender lens, launched in the pandemic and has rocketed onto the national stage.
And we will miss stretchy pants when this is all over.
How much will Pence take readers behind the scenes at the White House? If he doesn’t dish, will many even care enough to read?
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Plus, tens of thousands of children have lost a parent to COVID-19, more universities will require vaccines, new info about boosters, and more.
That’s what DeSantis and some of his supporters are saying. ‘60 Minutes’ says the clip was edited for clarity.
The investigative journalism show is highly respected, but not infallible. A sloppy moment on Sunday’s show is raising serious concerns.
Plus, how Final Four student newspapers covered their schools in the tournament
This new monthly column will walk professors through the specifics of teaching news research
But UK residents will test out such passports. Plus, the end of 'hygiene theater,' an AstraZeneca investigation update, and more.
Biden’s proposed new tax rate for corporations would be either the top rate or in the top one-fifth of rates, depending on which metric you use.
‘Surge’ is inaccurate and dehumanizing. Additional details will improve precision.
As we think about returning to newsrooms, what should we keep from the pandemic? What should we lose from before?
A look back at the best anecdote ever in memory of great storyteller Larry McMurtry
The Green Bay Packers quarterback is the game show's guest host for the next two weeks and seems to be making a play to make it permanent.
Statements about free speech legalities ring as hollow as unrealized promises to increase DEI
The prolific science writer talks about covering the pandemic he knew was coming, the challenge misinformation and 2020’s impact on his mental health.
Plus, vaccine 'cheat days' can harm you and others, why some people are getting higher tax bills, payday loans are under fire, and more.
Stewart Bainum is interested in The Baltimore Sun and Hansjörg Wyss wants the Chicago Tribune. The other seven Tribune papers could be sold off.
This is a fabricated story. There is no evidence any trafficked children or dead bodies have been found on the ship.
The former Arkansas governor and brief Republican presidential candidate is facing heavy criticism for an anti-Asian tweet.
Communities lead the way in supporting local journalism and other causes, even when resources are fewer.
Plus, child care is in a COVID-19 crisis, the pandemic is discouraging people from entering teaching, documentaries are hot, and more.
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