Opinion | Trump’s FCC is poised for a further shift to the right
Trump’s latest nominee could give Republicans enough votes to conduct business without the commission’s lone Democrat
August 11, 2026
News
Opinion | Don’t feel bad about following up with editors. It’s part of the job.
Carl Bernstein knew how to earn another five minutes. Your career may benefit from doing the same.
August 11, 2026
Trump keeps talking about construction. We counted how much.
Amid war in Iran, rising gas prices and low approval ratings, PolitiFact counted nearly 45,000 words from Trump about construction
August 11, 2026
What 100-plus federal actions reveal about the Trump administration’s campaign against the press
For 18 months, Poynter has tracked federal actions affecting journalists and news access, revealing a rapid, sweeping change in the media landscape
August 10, 2026
USA Today Co. unions call on the company to cut ties with Palantir
The unions — representing nearly 800 workers — said the deal threatens readers’ online safety and trust in the company
August 10, 2026
Opinion | Q&A: Peter Alexander wants facts, not shouting matches, at MS NOW
Alexander’s new weekday show debuts today. He talks about leaving NBC News and his vision for an hour of his own
August 10, 2026
Opinion | Donald Trump accuses The Washington Post of treason
A reported squabble with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week resulted in “fake news” accusations from the Trump administration
August 7, 2026
Business & Work
USA Today Co. announces partnership with data analytics giant Palantir
The country’s largest newspaper chain will use Palantir’s AI-powered tools to analyze customer data and find monetization opportunities
August 6, 2026
Opinion | The journalist who got the job you wanted can still help your career
Why your peers aren’t your competition — and what you can learn from them
August 4, 2026
As search and social traffic dries up, local newsrooms turn to Reddit
Journalists who treat Reddit like a community instead of a megaphone are finding readers they couldn't reach elsewhere
July 29, 2026
Opinion | Should journalists give up on traditional job paths? Maybe.
The old newsroom career ladder may no longer be the best path to a career in journalism. But the profession’s core values still matter.
July 28, 2026
Commentary
Opinion | David Ellison broke months of silence on CNN’s future. His biggest critics won’t be reassured.
The Paramount CEO explained his vision for CNN and CBS News in a New York Times essay — but left key concerns unanswered
August 5, 2026
Opinion | Aaron Rodgers keeps talking. And ESPN keeps handing him the mic.
Aaron Rodgers can say whatever he wants. The question is why Pat McAfee and ESPN keep giving him a platform.
August 5, 2026
I taught prison reporting because I know how bad coverage can hurt
After watching prison coverage harm my family, I set out to teach journalism students to cover incarceration with more humanity
August 5, 2026
Opinion | The Trump administration’s hunt for leakers targets yet another journalist
The move comes weeks after the Justice Department withdrew subpoenas targeting New York Times journalists in another leak investigation
August 4, 2026
Educators & Students
Journalism students know the industry is struggling. They’re choosing to enter it anyway
Student reporters from across the country say they’re worried about layoffs, AI and shrinking newsrooms but still feel called to the work
May 11, 2026
In this Duke journalism class, failure was part of the assignment. It led to real AI tools for local news.
Students partnered with local newsrooms to solve real reporting problems and learned to start with the need, not the technology
May 7, 2026
As statehouse coverage shrinks, student journalists are stepping in to fill the void
Across 30 states, college reporters are covering statehouse journalism gaps — and the experience is changing their lives.
April 20, 2026
Student newspapers still dominate campuses. This newsletter shows what else is possible.
With a staff of two and 12,000 subscribers, a USC student is ‘setting a precedent’ for campus news and a path for creator journalism
April 8, 2026
Ethics & Trust
Election mistrust runs high. Your newsroom can help.
Take readers behind the scenes of your local election system and your newsroom will be better prepared for Election Day coverage
August 4, 2026
What happens in the final weeks before an execution? These reporters were inside the room.
The journalists behind ‘The Last 12 Weeks’ earned extraordinary access to a death penalty defense team — and faced difficult ethical choices
July 22, 2026
A message about the importance of the free press
On America's 250th birthday, we reprint the words of the late Poynter chairman Eugene C. Patterson
July 4, 2026
Why do journalists prewrite stories?
NPR’s erroneous story about Samuel Alito's retirement was not caused by a prewrite, but the episode shows why safeguards matter
July 1, 2026
Fact-Checking
RFK Jr. doubled down on a false COVID claim during a combative CNN interview
After Dana Bash challenged him, the health secretary stood by his claim about the US having the highest death rate. Global data doesn't support it.
August 6, 2026
Food recalls are making headlines. Here’s what the data and experts say.
Experts say recent outbreaks don't necessarily signal a less safe food supply, but they worry federal cuts could weaken protections over time
August 5, 2026
Did Fauci’s private diary contradict what he told the public?
PolitiFact compared Anthony Fauci's private writings with what he said publicly about COVID's origins, school closures and masks
August 4, 2026
South Korea wrote a fact-checking code into law. Korean fact-checkers are wary.
The law took effect July 7 and could make IFCN-accredited fact-checkers eligible for government funding
July 30, 2026
From the Institute
Nina Jankowicz, Jane Lytvynenko and Peter Erdelyi to lead GlobalFact as invited speakers
Experts in online disinformation, investigative journalism and financial sustainability will anchor the annual conference on fact-checking.
May 7, 2026
Poynter launches new research service to boost reporting and save time for newsrooms, journalists and creators
Fee-based service can help unearth records, vet sources, meet deadlines and ensure accurate reporting
May 5, 2026
Poynter names 35 journalists selected for competitive 2026 Leadership Academy for Women
Participants will gather in St. Petersburg to hone their strategic vision and steer their organizations toward success.
March 16, 2026
Neil Brown named new chairman of Poynter Institute Board of Trustees
His appointment follows the retirement of Paul Tash after 20 years as chairman
March 6, 2026
ICYMI
South Korea’s fact-checking future is uncertain as a key donor retreats
The withdrawal of funding from ‘the Google of South Korea’ has left SNU FactCheck scrambling to find a new sponsor. A shutdown looms.
November 14, 2023
Mongolia moves to seize power to shut down internet, control social media
In an expedited process, 77% of parliament members voted in favor of legislation that sharply limits government criticism.
January 27, 2023
IFCN
Federal judge hands fact-checking journalists, researchers a First Amendment win in Trump administration immigration case
The State Department sought to deny visas to those who work in the trust and safety field
July 21, 2026
At GlobalFact 2026, fact-checkers report challenges, resilience
Funding is tighter and political pressure is growing, but attendees in Vilnius said the need for fact-checking has never been greater
June 23, 2026
Fact-checkers seek to stem a global tide of online scams
From AI celebrities to ‘digital arrests,’ fact-checkers debunk scams costing billions
June 23, 2026
Four journalists search for the border between West and East
The border between Lithuania and Belarus marks the line between Western Europe and Russia's sphere of influence. We went to see it.
June 22, 2026
Local News
IndyStar exposes prison failures, shows us why investigative journalism matters
It took reporters months to gather enough materials to tell the story
August 5, 2026
No Surprise: Most of us get our news from scrolling on our phones
Indy news outlets are taking note, catching up
July 29, 2026
The history of Indianapolis lives in old newspaper archives. Can we get to it?
The digital era brings many advances and some consequences to news consumers
July 22, 2026
Women journalists – worldwide and here at home – face outsized online attacks
Indianapolis journalists tell of enduring online trolls because of their reporting
July 15, 2026
News Releases
Award-winning broadcast journalist Scott Pelley to receive Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism
Former “CBS Evening News” anchor and “60 Minutes” correspondent to be honored at the Bowtie Ball Nov. 14 in Tampa for his distinguished career
August 6, 2026
Poynter Institute to honor Chuck Todd for leadership in independent political journalism
Todd will receive the Poynter Make a Mark Leadership Award during an Oct. 2 salon event in Kansas City
July 28, 2026
Poynter’s PolitiFact launches service providing reliable, engaging health information to consumers and news organizations
"Well Informed” offers social videos and stories backed by research to help people sort out personal health claims
July 21, 2026
Poynter Institute to honor The Bulwark’s Sarah Longwell and The Atlantic’s Nicholas Thompson at special event this fall
Honorees will receive the Poynter “Make a Mark” Leadership Award during a Sept. 9 salon event in New York City
July 14, 2026
Newsletters
Opinion | Dana Bash did her job — and RFK Jr. didn’t handle it well
The health secretary turned a discussion about COVID and vaccines into a combative back-and-forth while Bash kept asking the questions that mattered
August 3, 2026
Opinion | ABC is done playing defense against the FCC
The network's unusually forceful filing accuses the FCC of retaliation and warns of a chilling effect on the media
July 31, 2026
Opinion | Can the new hires for ‘60 Minutes’ meet the challenge?
Many don’t have television experience or the notoriety traditionally associated with the show
July 30, 2026
Opinion | ‘60 Minutes’ makes big hires, including one that will raise eyebrows
The hiring of conservative columnist Ross Douthat is likely to fuel concerns that CBS News is steering the storied newsmagazine to the right
July 29, 2026
PBS Curriculum
Poynter’s MediaWise and PBS launch AI literacy video series for teens
The new series called AI Unlocked includes five lessons to help students better understand the world of generative artificial intelligence
March 27, 2025
Trick or truth: Are drug dealers really targeting kids on Halloween?
For teachers: This MediaWise Teen Fact-Checking Network video has an accompanying lesson plan free for any…
October 28, 2022
Podcasts
Opinion | Have you gotten health advice from TikTok or Instagram? This is for you.
Well Informed, from PolitiFact, aims to help readers separate credible medical evidence from misinformation
July 20, 2026
Opinion | What’s next for CBS News, CNN and ‘60 Minutes?’
Wall Street Journal reporter Isabella Simonetti breaks down the upheaval at CBS News and what the Paramount merger could mean for CNN
June 29, 2026
Opinion | The World Cup is like 104 Super Bowls. Here’s how The Athletic plans to cover it.
On ‘The Poynter Report Podcast,’ The Athletic's Laura Williamson explains how the outlet is preparing for a month and a half of soccer
June 8, 2026
Opinion | Why one longtime media reporter still has hope for journalism
On ‘The Poynter Report Podcast,’ David Bauder reflects on four decades covering media upheaval and why he still believes in the work
May 18, 2026
Reporting & Editing
Trump’s revived Wall Street Journal lawsuit meets more skepticism in court
A federal judge appeared skeptical of Trump's revised complaint, signaling the $10 billion defamation case still faces major hurdles
August 6, 2026
Here’s how newsrooms are working with influencers
A new partnership builds on community and trusted messengers
August 5, 2026
A community can have local newspapers and still lack local news
California’s local news landscape — from a thriving weekly in Carmel to a one-reporter newsroom in Merced — shows why counting newspapers isn't enough
July 29, 2026
When the Boundary Waters burned, local journalists answered the call
As wildfires spread through one of America’s most cherished wilderness areas, small Minnesota newsrooms became essential for residents and visitors
July 24, 2026
Tech & Tools
Opinion | A hyperlocal news page falls victim to Facebook’s AI
Facebook deactivated The Bloomingtonian for 9 days. The fallout is still unfolding.
July 24, 2026
Opinion | PolitiFact’s new platform is a reminder that ideas outlast technology
As PolitiFact retires the platform that powered its first 19 years, its original developer argues ideas matter more than tools
July 22, 2026
Fact-checkers wrestle with how to minimize AI’s problems
Panels at GlobalFact discuss AI opportunities, challenges and how it affects the environment in which they work
June 22, 2026
Opinion | Why can’t newsroom leaders just be normal about AI?
A series of tumultuous generative artificial intelligence rollouts make clear that leaders need to listen before leaping
April 24, 2026
TFCN
MediaWise launches Teen Creator Network with $300,000 grant from Patrick J. McGovern Foundation
Poynter’s media literacy program partners with Local News International to help teens create engaging content their peers can trust
March 23, 2026
Watch out for claims about ‘crisis actors’ in Gaza
This photo posted on Facebook in early November got a lot of attention. It shows…
February 5, 2024
Would young people really choose TikTok over their right to vote?
GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, a political outsider who has taken many by surprise with…
November 7, 2023
Is This Legit: A media literacy skills recap
Have you ever encountered something suspicious online and wondered: “Is this legit?” Welcome to our…
May 11, 2023