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Mar 30th, 2020Tom Jones

Category: Newsletters

Want the facts about the coronavirus? Ask a journalist.

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Mar 27th, 2020Tom Jones

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The best coronavirus interview from Thursday might surprise you

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Mar 26th, 2020Tom Jones

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Push aside the finger-pointing, politics and noise about the coronavirus. The facts are all that matter.

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Mar 25th, 2020Tom Jones

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Fox News’ town hall with President Donald Trump fell short

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Mar 24th, 2020Tom Jones

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Coronavirus news fatigue may be setting in, but it’s more important than ever for journalists to publish this news

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Mar 23rd, 2020Tom Jones

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The role of the press in the coronavirus pandemic is to provide truth, even if that truth is grim

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Mar 20th, 2020Tom Jones

Category: Reporting & Editing

Trump slams NBC’s Peter Alexander in coronavirus press conference

In journalism terms, it was a softball question, an easy question to answer. But instead…

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Mar 20th, 2020Tom Jones

Category: Newsletters

President Trump’s press conference calls out two enemies: coronavirus and the media

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Mar 19th, 2020Tom Jones

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NBC’s Lester Holt says the coronavirus is ‘the biggest story we have ever seen’ » 89% of U.S. adults say they’re following the story closely

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Mar 17th, 2020Tom Jones

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Good Morning America’s interview with NBA star Donovan Mitchell put an important public face on the coronavirus

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Mar 16th, 2020Kelly McBride

Category: Ethics & Trust

When should you name COVID-19 patients and other ethical decisions U.S. newsrooms will face this week

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Mar 16th, 2020Tom Jones

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The coronavirus story is reminding Americans that they want and need good journalism » Fox News steps up its coverage

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Mar 13th, 2020Tom Jones

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The journalism on display throughout the coronavirus story this week has been nothing short of spectacular

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Mar 13th, 2020Al Tompkins

Category: Newsletters, Reporting & Editing

As the coronavirus closes schools and teaching moves online, will students still learn?

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Mar 12th, 2020Al Tompkins

Category: Newsletters, Reporting & Editing

From the NBA to the NCAA to European travel, the coronavirus brings shock after shock

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