The project will initially focus on growing and knitting together existing nonprofits, with startups coming in the future
The moderators shined in doing something the first 2024 debate moderators didn’t do: a little fact-checking in real time
Here’s how the candidates’ answers stood up to the facts.
ABC News anchors David Muir and Linsey Davis will moderate the debate, which starts at 9 p.m. Eastern
In a new memoir, an old-school Detroit newsman documents urban recovery and how he has survived and thrived in the digital age
The last presidential debate changed the entire election. No one is expected to drop out after this one, but it could decide the next president.
Vance’s answer to a reporter’s question — an answer that included the phrase ‘fact of life’ — became fodder for his critics
The final deal for local news funding doesn't match initial hopes, but Rebuild Local News' founder argues it's still progress
Industry leaders broke down myths about news avoidance and trust in discussions with Poynter about state of the news industry
At The Kansas City Defender, Ryan Sorrell is following Ida B. Wells and Claudia Jones in honoring the legacy of the radical Black press
From Louisiana to South Carolina and Georgia to Vermont, news outlets are bucking the trend and opening bureaus across their states
On an all-star New York Times writing team, this veteran rewrite editor, feature writer and obit artist could be honorary captain
Will they call out the candidates when they say something misleading or untrue? Or will they leave the fact-checking up to the candidates?
Here are 5 practical techniques for live fact-checking, even in a debate
ESPN says AI helps it cover ‘under-served sports.’ Journalists argue the network should just hire more journalists.
A new research study offers a roadmap for newsrooms that may want to analyze which voices routinely get quoted and ignored
Independent Florida Alligator's stories drew national attention to former senator's high-dollar consulting and remote personnel spending
Poynter convened a panel discussion with industry experts on the skills reporters learn on the job
As journalism rapidly evolves, J-schools must think critically about curriculums and equip graduates with skills for emerging roles across media.
Gaps in news coverage cited in new Pew Research study are opportunities to grow local audiences
The association has consistently invited major party presidential nominees to hold them accountable. Here’s an account of that history.
Almost half of US adults surveyed in May already felt tired of receiving and processing news about the election, a Medill survey found
Poynter faculty Kerwin Speight, a longtime NABJ member, was in Chicago during Trump’s appearance. It went about as expected.
It’s safe to assume the first and so far only debate between Harris and Trump will be filled with attacks and boasts that need fact-checking
Social media users are misleadingly sharing an excerpt of comments Harris made years ago about Donald Trump’s Twitter presence
Joe Biden's ad contained a disclaimer that said the use of Defense Department footage does not imply an endorsement of the Biden campaign.
The initiative was not an undeveloped idea; it had plans, documents and planned public meetings.
They represent a full spectrum of news organizations and will join a global network of more than 650 alumni
These 22 journalists will learn about the power of human-centered journalism skills, from leadership to delegation to negotiations
The partnership unites PolitiFact's prowess for fact-checking politicians and Capital B’s dynamic storytelling on issues affecting Black communities.
The celebration will occur at the Bowtie Ball Nov. 16 in Tampa, Florida.
The withdrawal of funding from ‘the Google of South Korea’ has left SNU FactCheck scrambling to find a new sponsor. A shutdown looms.
In an expedited process, 77% of parliament members voted in favor of legislation that sharply limits government criticism.
Brazil’s Supreme Court blocks X after Musk defies orders on representation
An elected leader’s threats to ban a fact-checking organization are unacceptable
With democracy at stake, competing media organizations shelved their rivalries to combat misinformation during India’s elections
The deadline for GROW, funded by Google and YouTube, is Sept. 3, 2024.
‘That’s one thing I think every newsroom can learn from other newsrooms that have been through this: You’re never going to get it perfect.’
Adding media literacy to events offered a chance to connect
An in-depth Medill study identified numerous profound challenges to news organizations as the industry struggles to adapt to the digital age
The initiative builds on efforts to connect people with facts and develop solutions for the global fact-checking community
Larger, second phase of training will help up to 225 public media stations accelerate and advance their transformation and digital capabilities
Poynter's PolitiFact will share its fact-checking reporting with PBS on television, digital platforms during election season, including conventions
130 fact-checking organizations in 80 countries affirm that fact-checking adds to public debate; it doesn’t censor it
Plus, the Poynter Institute's roundtables on the current state of the news industry, and is Tom Brady ready to tackle the broadcast booth?
The network's former media reporter says he has learned a lot since he was fired in 2022, and he's ready to share.
The OnPoynt report addresses trends -- and some reasons for optimism -- in audience, revenue, local news, trust, AI and more
CNN's Dana Bash asked tough, fair questions of the candidate and her running mate, and both did an admirable job answering them.
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Our next Beat Academy explores how to investigate climate change issues in your community, no matter what your coverage area is.
These 26 fellows will receive custom training on editorial standards, leading through change and innovation
A new Poynter course is designed to orient journalists to tools they can use, skills they can employ, and the ethics they should mind.
Stations will get help developing and optimizing audience-first, multi-platform approaches
‘When dealing with this new, and yet to grow, devil of AI, we need to be together’
Focus group research from Poynter and the University of Minnesota reveals attitudes on disclosure, trust, deception among news consumers
‘This is a very malleable space that we are in with AI, and this is where we need journalists to be the people who deeply understand the technology’
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