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Fort Worth journalists launch first open-ended strike at McClatchy

The union at the Star-Telegram alleges that McClatchy has refused to bargain with them in good faith.

November 28, 2022

Angela Fu

Journalism educators have a moral obligation to their students

Seven ideas on how to reimagine our roles as educators to fulfill the promise of today's emerging journalists

November 23, 2022

Rafael Lorente

Meteorologist and pilot die in WBTV helicopter crash in Charlotte

The pilot is hailed as a hero for maneuvering the aircraft away from traffic on the ground and saving lives

November 22, 2022

Al Tompkins

Contrary to concerns, news organizations are still seeing a rise in subscriptions

The Medill Subscriber Engagement Index shows “that the bottom has not fallen out,” as some feared would happen as the pandemic eased

November 22, 2022

Susan Chandler

Commentary

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Opinion | Don Lemon shows skills in a testy interview about Trump’s controversial dinner

Plus, Musk taunts Apple, the word of the year is decades old, Fox Sports has a record-setting Thanksgiving weekend, and more

November 29, 2022

Tom Jones

Opinion | What’s next as Bob Iger returns to Disney?

Plus, Trump has dinner with Ye and holocaust denier Nick Fuentes; Fauci reminds us that COVID is still killing hundreds of people a day; and more

November 28, 2022

Tom Jones

Opinion | Nancy Pelosi takes a big step aside

The California Democrat isn't retiring, but she'll no longer be the party's No.1 in the House. Plus media tidbits and recommendations for your weekend

November 18, 2022

Tom Jones

Opinion | Covering Trump: How the media is doing following Trump’s announcement

Plus, Murdoch-run outlets split on how they play the announcement, Ivanka say she's out, and it will take two to fill Woodruff's shoes at "Newshour"

November 17, 2022

Tom Jones

Educators & Students

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Opinion | Despite feeling ill at ease around this year’s midterms, journalism practitioners have to forge on and look for bright spots

A recent trip to Howard University and the nation’s capital was a restorative respite — what’s yours?

November 6, 2022

Barbara Allen

LAT brings backs the digital Día de Muertos altar

This year’s observance included a physical altar and audio ofrendas

November 2, 2022

Kristen Hare

Media Literacy Week is upon us, and with it, a chance to improve lives. Really!

It’s not the most provocative descriptor, but ‘media literacy’ has a critical role in America right now

October 23, 2022

Barbara Allen

Why Hurricane Ian brought the college journalism classroom to mind

A recent natural disaster highlighted the importance of what journalism educators do every day

October 16, 2022

Barbara Allen

Ethics & Trust

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A news photo editor’s nightmare is an art director’s dream

When it comes to text-to-image technology, the future is now. But with it arrives a host of ethical and legal questions.

November 11, 2022

Andrew DeVigal

Greeks don’t trust their media. Fact-checkers are trying to help

The challenges facing media outlets across the globe are varied and widespread, but they appear to be particularly severe in Greece.

October 10, 2022

Louis Jacobson

Opinion | Journalism and Big Tech continue to build on a bed of sand

While large publishers can better roll with the changes, there are ways for local organizations to find an advantage.

October 7, 2022

David Cohn

The FBI is about to release incomplete and inadequate crime statistics

Here’s a guide for journalists who want to use them and members of the public who want to understand them.

October 5, 2022

Kelly McBride

Fact-Checking

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Google and YouTube partner with Poynter’s International Fact-Checking Network on $13.2 million grant for the global fact-checking community

The grant will establish a $12 million Global Fact Check Fund to support worldwide fact-checking initiatives through 2025.

November 29, 2022

Tina Dyakon

Trump won’t be fact-checked on Facebook, per Meta

The policy isn’t new. And it applies to all politicians.

November 21, 2022

Seth Smalley

Don’t be fooled by fake screenshots

In April, a social media post — supposedly from CNN — showed a photo of…

November 21, 2022

Ian Fox

Gun laws and book bans: How to find the missing context

A Twitter user recently posted, “Seniors in high school in Oklahoma can carry an AR-15…

November 16, 2022

Bella Otte

From the Institute

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Meet the December 2022 cohort of Poynter’s Leadership Academy for Women in Media

The third and final 2022 cohort will convene Dec. 4-9, with a keynote from Tracie Powell.

November 22, 2022

Mel Grau

Introducing the 15 journalists of color selected for Power of Diverse Voices in 2022

Poynter’s esteemed writing workshop will take place in person for the first time since 2019.

October 20, 2022

Mel Grau

Media Transformation Challenge Journeys: Noreen Gillespie

Listen to this Friends & Neighbors episode, sponsored by MTC at Poynter

October 13, 2022

Benjamin Wagner

Meet the 2022 Leadership Academy for Diversity in Media cohort

These 29 journalists of color will convene at Poynter Oct. 9-14, 2022, to expand their impact as media leaders and change agents.

September 21, 2022

Mel Grau

IFCN

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False narratives failed to take hold ahead of U.S. midterms

Experts reported that Election Day went smoothly, contrary to expectations

November 10, 2022

Seth Smalley

Elon Musk keeps Birdwatch alive — under a new name

Despite sparring with Twitter founder Jack Dorsey over its name, Musk has thrown his support behind the company’s crowdsourced context-adding tool

November 8, 2022

Alex Mahadevan

Iran’s media blackout sets the stage for state violence

"There are no journalists on the ground. Unless you are working for the regime.”

October 20, 2022

Seth Smalley

Brazil’s fact-checkers concerned with their impact ahead of Oct. 30 runoff

Disinformation in Brazil is "coming from the top," spreading fast and outpacing efforts to correct it.

October 13, 2022

Seth Smalley

Locally

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We mapped local news in Oregon. Here’s how it can be stronger.

A new study from the Agora Journalism Center finds issues and solutions

October 26, 2022

Regina Lawrence

This newsroom covers the homeless crisis. Here’s the guide it built for reporters.

People-first language is good. ‘People-first reporting is even more important.’

October 12, 2022

Kristen Hare

These Florida morning show hosts stayed on the air for 12 hours after Hurricane Ian

'It’s nice to hear a voice we know.'

October 5, 2022

Kristen Hare

How we end local news deserts

There is no single solution. The problem requires a coordinated, multi-pronged approach. Here are some ideas.

August 30, 2022

Penelope Muse Abernathy

News Release

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Meet the recipients of the Spread the Facts Grant Program

Poynter’s International Fact-Checking Network will distribute $450K to help fact-checkers debunk claims on the world’s most popular messaging app.

September 15, 2022

The International Fact-Checking Network

Meet the September 2022 cohort of Poynter’s Leadership Academy for Women in Media

This group of 29 leaders will convene at Poynter in St. Petersburg, Florida, the week of Sept. 18.

September 1, 2022

Mel Grau

Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein to be honored with the Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement

The celebration will happen at the Bowtie Ball on Nov. 12 in Tampa.

August 29, 2022

Sara Bealor

Poynter and PolitiFact announce speakers for United Facts of America

Judy Woodruff, Asha Rangappa, Donie O'Sullivan, Eric Deggans and others will join this second annual celebration of facts Sept. 27-29.

August 18, 2022

Sara Bealor

Newsletters

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Opinion | Donald Trump’s special announcement is not special for many

The former president made official his plans to seek another term in the White House

November 16, 2022

Tom Jones

Opinion | How should the media cover Donald Trump now?

There's a fine line between reporting on him and amplifying his rhetoric. Plus, Pence talks, more on the midterms, and Twitter troubles

November 15, 2022

Tom Jones

Opinion | Woodward and Bernstein honored for work that stretches from Nixon to Trump … and they’re not done yet.

Plus, Republicans go public with frustrations over Trump as the party's leader, did Elon Musk take a swipe at the wrong guy, and more from the weekend

November 14, 2022

Tom Jones

Opinion | Is Rupert Murdoch really turning on Donald Trump?

Given the latest headlines from the NY Post and Wall Street Journal, you'd think so. But as we've come to learn, don't count on it

November 11, 2022

Tom Jones

Reporting & Editing

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Extreme weather, including tornadoes, is predicted today for the Southern U.S.

Plus, Biden asks Congress to avert a railroad strike; Title 42 is set to expire as 15 states sue to keep the migrant-blocking rule alive; and more

November 29, 2022

Al Tompkins

19 states have red flag laws, but they are rarely used to stop gun violence

Plus, federal crime stats are unreliable due to underreporting by states, the Respect for Marriage Act is on the cusp of passing, and more

November 28, 2022

Al Tompkins

Retailers worry about the millions they’re losing to ‘organized retail theft’

Plus, The Marshall Project looks into the idea that “crime is on the rise,” and some thoughts on preventing awkward Thanksgiving conversations

November 23, 2022

Al Tompkins

A possible national railroad strike is 2 weeks away — again

Plus, retailers’ attempts to outsmart supply issues may mean savings for consumers; know the risk of your holiday going viral; and more

November 22, 2022

Al Tompkins

Tech & Tools

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PolitiFact: Is Elon Musk under federal investigation? Here’s what we know

In October, attorneys for Twitter stated in a court filing that Musk was under federal investigation. It did not include details.

November 15, 2022

PolitiFact

Reduce social media stress with these 9 tips

How can journalists avoid the worst parts of social media, and how can they use it for the public good? 

September 19, 2022

Colin Crawford

These 6 tips will help you spot misinformation online

MediaWise, Poynter’s digital media literacy program, has expanded to in the U.S. and abroad. But anyone can learn to spot misinformation right now.

December 22, 2021

Alex Mahadevan

Jack Dorsey resigns as CEO of Twitter

In his resignation letter, Dorsey said being a founder-led company is 'severely limiting and a single point of failure.'

November 29, 2021

Tom Jones

TFCN

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PA Senate race features a lot of viral moments – many worthy of a fact-check

The 2022 midterms are high stakes for the Democratic and Republican parties, and that is…

November 8, 2022

Isaac Harte

Trick or truth: Are drug dealers really targeting kids on Halloween?

“Watch your kids’ candy!” “Looks like SweeTarts!”  Halloween’s coming, and you may be seeing social…

October 28, 2022

Saahil Mishra

Is Disney really trying to lower the drinking age to 18 on its property?

Disney World is the most famous theme park in the world. Families come for its…

October 27, 2022

Matthew Bird

‘Journalistic meat or fraudulent filler’ – What is pink slime journalism?

An article from the West Cook News claims that a school near Chicago will give…

October 19, 2022

Pride David