You support Poynter. We support facts and the free press.

Thank you for generously giving to Poynter. You’re receiving this newsletter monthly so we can keep you well informed about the lifesaving work we’re doing, with your support, to fight against misinformation around the world and help journalists deliver news you trust. Poynter is:

Sharing insight into how to get along after Election Day 2020

While we wait for final election results, consider these strategies for effective communication
[link removed]
in fractured families, workplaces and communities.

In his newsletter Wednesday, Poynter’s Al Tompkins shared recommendations, drawn from the Dialogue Project research
[link removed]
, that can help managers and leaders (and all of us!) navigate the challenges of a protracted post-Election-Day conflict:

* Do not remain silent — communicate. The election and its aftermath will be the elephant in the room. It will need to be addressed.

* Acknowledge the difficulty. The most effective initiatives on civil discourse begin with an admission that these conversations may be difficult. Acknowledge that people feel passionately about these issues, and that it can sometimes be difficult to rein in that passion or for someone to hear contrasting views that they believe differ not only on policy but on core values.

* Listen actively. Each person has a responsibility to be an active listener and respectful of others. It’s important to remind people to speak from their own experiences and not to speak for others or for an entire group.

Identifying digital tools to help us know what’s next
“Hey, Al! That’s cool!” That’s what journalists in Al Tompkins’ in-person workshops would say after he showed them something interesting they could do online. In his newsletter Monday,
[link removed]
he shared these gems you might find useful now and in the days to come:

Pay attention to what people are searching for in connection with the election. This real-time resource
[link removed]
shows you the hottest topics from your state or town now that Election Day is past.

Democrats and Republicans have websites that track election-related lawsuits filed across the country. The GOP lawsuit tracking website is called Protect the Vote
[link removed]
It shows the states in which the GOP has pending lawsuits. Click on the map to learn more about the cases.
The red states on this map are where GOP lawsuits are pending. [link removed]

Democrats have Democracy Docket
[link removed]
Click on the map to learn more about the cases. The Democrats have 21 lawsuits pending in the 10 blue states on this map.
(DemocracyDocket.com)

Offering you the chance to meet "Fox News Sunday" anchor Chris Wallace

Next Tuesday night, you can meet Chris Wallace, the “Fox News Sunday” anchor who moderated the first U.S. presidential debate this fall. In an interview with Poynter President Neil Brown, he’ll reflect on the election that was (or is). He’ll also talk about his new book, “Countdown 1945,” recounting the 116 days before the U.S. attack on Hiroshima. Buy a VIP ticket
[link removed]
and attend an exclusive Zoom reception with Chris Wallace before the event. You’ll also get a Gala Gift Box, with nice wine or pasta and sauce for a home-cooked Italian dinner. Or join us for free
[link removed]
(or with the donation of your choice) for the 7 p.m. event we’re calling a “Celebration of Journalism,” honoring the momentous and vital work of journalists over the last year.

Making it easier to find truth online
[link removed]
The last 10 months have been a long sprint for our fact-checkers at MediaWise, PolitiFact and the International Fact-Checking Network. This short animated video
[link removed]
explaining lateral reading is new this fall. It explains how to do one of the most powerful things our fact-checkers do when they see something they want to check out -- see what other sources say. It’s less than a minute long and might change the way you use the Internet.

So grateful for those who support our work

Our September email appeal for donations prompted an unexpected surprise — a $10,000 gift from a Florida publisher who has participated in one of our training programs, helping local newsrooms transform to digital publishing and new revenue streams. In the past few weeks we’ve received checks from friends in California, Illinois, close to home and places in between. Big or small, each gift supports our work now and in 2021. Thank you!

This newsletter comes to you from the staff at Poynter. We’ve taken it on together since Josh Herrington, who founded this newsletter last spring, has left the team. Please consider making a contribution toward our mission today.
[link removed]
so we can continue to keep you informed tomorrow. If you recently made a donation to Poynter ... thank you!

Poynter Foundation Board Members:

Brian Tierney, CEO, Brian Communications
Ramon Bosquez – President, The Bosquez Group, LLC
Michael Dreyer, President, Tampa Bay Trust Company
Frank “Sandy” Rief III, Attorney, Allen Dell, Attorneys at Law
Liz Sembler, Board Member, Corporation for Public Broadcasting

The Poynter Institute for Media Studies is a global leader in journalism education and a strategy center that stands for uncompromising excellence in journalism, media and 21st-century public discourse.

[link removed]

[link removed]

[link removed]

[link removed]

[link removed]

mailto:[email protected]?body=%2F%2F

The Poynter Institute | 801 Third Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | www.poynter.org

[link removed]

If you don't want to receive email updates from Poynter, we understand. Update your subscription preferences here

[link removed]

.