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August 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM

Veteran fact-checker Glenn Kessler says Trump made it ‘acceptable for politicians to lie with impunity’

Veteran fact-checker Glenn Kessler says Trump made it ‘acceptable for politicians to lie with impunity’ The Washington Post's departing Fact Checker reflects on how social media and new political norms have reshaped misinformation in the Trump era ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ …

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August 7, 2025 at 11:30 AM

The Gray Lady (or maybe its cooking app) is thriving

Poynter New York Times stock hits all-time high after strong quarterly earnings report Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Amid the media doom and gloom, the Gray Lady (or maybe its cooking app) is thr…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

August 6, 2025 at 12:34 PM

Who, when and where

Poynter Tips from our free session on research Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Last week, my colleagues at Poynter and PolitiFact delivered a webinar absolutely packed with strategies and tools to help you do better…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Don’t blame AI for Jim Acosta’s big interview flop

Poynter This isn’t a story about artificial intelligence. It’s a story about news judgment and a major pitfall of going indie. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good morning! Tom Jones is off today, …

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

August 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Aspiring writers: Learn how to tell your own story with Poynter

Poynter Week of Aug. 4 - 8: Get skills to bring your story to life, lead with authenticity and advance health equity in your area. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   THIS WEEK’S TL;DR:   Turn your life story into a me…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Covering Ukraine: a Q&A with NewsNation’s Robert Sherman

Poynter Amid global distractions, Sherman highlights the evolving and treacherous state of modern warfare in Ukraine, changing by the day Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Covering the war in Ukraine…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Trump’s latest moves against free speech are ‘really scary stuff’

Poynter Trump’s latest action against the Bureau of Labor Statistics is just the latest in his ongoing attack on the free flow of information Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Trump’s latest moves ag…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM

The Daily Beast retracts story linking Melania Trump to Epstein

Poynter The publication removed the story from its site after receiving a letter from Trump’s attorney Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The Daily Beast retracts story linking Melania Trump to Epstei…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 31, 2025 at 11:30 AM

The Post’s biggest loss yet: Sally Jenkins departs

Poynter Jenkins isn’t just a sportswriter. She’s one of the most fearless and eloquent voices in journalism, making her exit a major blow to the Post Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The Washington …

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

July 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM

How do you research?

Poynter I have a whole process 🫠 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Image by Kristen Hare As I started working on my book about old Florida hotels, I realized pretty quickly that I was going to need two importan…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Christine Brennan on Caitlin Clark and the WNBA’s miss

Poynter In the latest ‘Poynter Report Podcast,’ the sportswriter discusses how the league struggled to capitalize on Clark’s game-changing arrival Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   She wrote the book…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

July 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM

Save the date: Bowtie Ball honors Jane Pauley and Poynter’s 50th

Poynter Be first in line for a seat at Poynter’s annual gala. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Hi ,  Mark your calendars: The Bowtie Ball returns Nov. 15 for an unforgettable evening celebrating the power of …

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July 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM

What it means to bring your voice to your writing

Poynter Poynter’s new launches: Learn to pitch editors, research arguments and maximize your digital presence. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   THIS WEEK’S TL;DR:   Turn your perspective into powerful writing; chron…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM

The Epstein story won't go away. The latest twist: It's driving Trump up the wall.

Poynter A press corps chasing every angle, Democrats seizing on new narratives and a right-wing base demanding answers have fueled Trump’s Epstein storm Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The Epstein …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Trump cowed Paramount. Now he’s targeting ABC and NBC.

Poynter Paramount's $16M settlement seems to have emboldened him, and now he’s turning his attention to NBC and ABC with more threats of retaliation Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Trump cowed Para…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 25, 2025 at 11:30 AM

‘60 Minutes’ gains stability with a new producer

Poynter Amid the fallout from Trump’s lawsuit, respected insider Tanya Simon is poised to guide ‘60 Minutes’ through one of its toughest chapters Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   ‘60 Minutes’ gains …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM

How to cover a president who accuses his predecessor of treason?

Poynter What’s the media’s responsibility when the sitting president makes baseless claims about a former president, especially when the goal is distraction? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The med…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

July 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM

🗡️and other useful writing tips

Poynter If your mother says she loves you… Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Image via Poynter Every summer growing up, I spent time at my grandparents’ house in Overland, an inner-ring St. Louis suburb. After …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM

How much longer can the Post bleed talent?

Poynter As well-known opinion writers and other top staffers depart, turmoil that began over a year ago continues to roil the Post Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   How much longer can The Washington…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

July 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM

A career 101 course for informal but influential leaders

Poynter July 31 is your deadline to drive results, give feedback & pitch ideas confidently. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   THIS WEEK’S TL;DR:   Learn to lead your leaders; writers of color — unleash the power …

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  Tom Jones | The Poynter Report · [email protected]

July 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Trump goes on the attack against the Journal

Poynter Trump’s White House retaliated against the Journal’s Jeffrey Epstein ‘bawdy letters’ story by banning the paper from covering his Scotland trip Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The Trump adm…

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  The International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

July 21, 2025 at 1:37 PM

Google backs away from search result snippets that address falsehoods

Google backs away from search result snippets that address falsehoods ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌  …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Trump sues Murdoch’s Journal and sends a familiar warning

Poynter His $10 billion suit over an Epstein story isn’t just about The Wall Street Journal. It’s about intimidating anyone who reports on him. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Trump sues Murdoch’s …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Defunding NPR and PBS is a direct hit to rural America

Poynter If passed by the House, the cuts will jeopardize emergency alerts and local news access for millions. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Defunding NPR and PBS passed the Senate — and it’s a di…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM

The ugly story that won’t go away for Donald Trump

Poynter The more Trump dismisses the Epstein story, the more his base — and right-wing media — dig in Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The ugly story that won’t go away for Donald Trump Pr…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

July 16, 2025 at 12:34 PM

Preparing for the worst

Poynter The LA Times has a newsletter for that Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Screenshot, Los Angeles Times As fires raged across parts of Los Angeles earlier this year, the Los Angeles Times’ coverage inclu…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 16, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Why it's a pivotal week for public media and democracy

Poynter The Senate could vote to revoke $1 billion in funding for PBS, NPR and local stations, with the biggest impact felt in rural communities Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Why this is a pivota…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

July 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM

Your path to broadcasting excellence, outlined

Poynter Concerned by rapid industry changes? Get development tools, enhance your career. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   THIS WEEK’S TL;DR: level up your producing; learn to build strategic relationships; prepare f…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM

The Washington Posts’ Opinion reset: reform or retreat?

Poynter The new Opinion editor says the overhaul will be sweeping—and only those “genuinely enthusiastic” should stick around. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The Washington Posts’ Opinion reset: r…

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  Tom Jone I Poynter · [email protected]

July 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM

The Epstein controversy continues to divide the MAGA movement

Poynter Donald Trump urges support for Pam Bondi on social media while MAGA supporters get queasy Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The Epstein controversy continues to divide the MAGA movement …

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July 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM

The Trump assassination attempt — one year later

Poynter There’s much we still don’t understand about that pivotal moment, but journalists are still seeking answers Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The Trump assassination attempt — one year later …

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  The International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

July 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM

In Rio, fact-checkers faced their moment of truth

In Rio, fact-checkers faced their moment of truth GlobalFact highlights, awards, research tips, a transcription tool and more from the fact-checking world. ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌   …

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  Tom Jones I Poynter · [email protected]

July 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Why did Linda Yaccarino step down as CEO of X?

Poynter Placating advertisers, defending Elon Musk, dealing with Grok's Nazi posts -- what was the final straw? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Why did Linda Yaccarino step down as CEO of X? …

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

July 9, 2025 at 12:34 PM

💔 from TX

Poynter Dispatches from the disaster Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A copy of "The Hunt for the Whooping Cranes" sits on the bank of the Guadalupe River across from Camp Mystic after a flash flood swept through…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Trump Admin Wants to Shut Down Epstein Talk. MAGA Isn’t Having It

Poynter The DOJ says there’s no Epstein client list. But Trump’s base won’t let the matter die—and the conspiracy theories are only growing. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Trump Admin Scrambles to…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

July 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM

⛰️ A week to transformation for journalism leaders of color

Poynter This week: calling all diverse leaders, early-career editors and journalists searching for resources Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   THIS WEEK’S TL;DR: a workshop that prepares journalists of color for auth…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

July 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM

More heartbreaking stories from the Texas floods

Poynter Plus, a warning about fake flood stories, a controversy over Zohran Mamdani coverage, and the lack of news about the Epstein Files. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   More heartbreaking storie…

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July 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM

Solve what’s keeping you up at night — custom services are now available.

Poynter From leadership training to AI policy, Poynter has your back Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear , You don’t need another cookie-cutter training. You need solutions that match your newsroom, your people and your miss…

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July 7, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Media coverage of the devastating Texas floods

Poynter Along with intimate stories about victims, families and rescue attempts, outlets ask if weather service cuts slowed warnings or the response. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Media coverage …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Paramount’s Trump settlement hands CBS News a black eye

Poynter The company caved to a meritless lawsuit to smooth its merger path and undermined its own journalists in the process Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good morning. Just a heads up: there wil…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

July 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM

The youth ⚾🏀🏑🏈🏊‍♀️ beat

Poynter Chuck Todd has ideas Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Things local news could be doing way better (with the right resources and runway): obits nostalgia youth sports All three offer something that nat…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM

The on-again, off-again Trump-Musk relationship is back off again

Poynter The feud flared back up on X, where Musk blasted Trump’s spending bill. Trump then threatened to sic DOGE on him. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The on-again, off-again Trump-Musk relation…

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July 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM

Research like a pro with expert training

Poynter Uncover content you have confidence in — a limited time research guide from Poynter. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   THIS WEEK’S TL;DR: level up your research; get our new AI Guidelines; download our genera…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Does TikTok have a buyer?

Poynter Trump says there's a buyer but didn't say who. ByteDance faces a looming deadline, and it’s not even clear if TikTok is really for sale. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Does TikTok have a b…

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June 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM

We want to hear from YOU (survey + giveaway)

Poynter Help us improve the Weekly Training Digest. Take our survey and be entered in a drawing for a $100 Amazon gift card. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. We at Poynter want to make the Weekly Training Digest newsletter, which y…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 30, 2025 at 11:31 AM

Fox News’ Lara Trump eyes a Senate run

Poynter Sen. Tom Tillis is stepping down after voting against the president’s agenda bill. A familiar name from TV — and the Trump family — could jump in. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Fox News’ …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Pete Hegseth targeted a Fox reporter. Journalists had her back

Poynter In defending Jennifer Griffin, journalists signal that truth-telling still matters — no matter the network. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth targeted a Fox rep…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

June 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM

AI is changing fast. Your newsroom’s ethics policy should keep up.

Poynter New: Updated AI Ethics Guidelines for Newsrooms Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Poynter has released an updated version of its AI Ethics Guidelines for Newsrooms — a practical framework to help you build or refine your…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 26, 2025 at 11:30 AM

It’s another day that ends in Y as Trump attacks the media

Poynter This time, it was CNN’s turn to feel Trump’s wrath, followed by the NYT. He was upset over a report that … came from his own administration. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   It’s another day…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

June 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Little things that matter

Poynter Like … clothespins 🤭 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Hi! I’m back from our first nonfiction bookwriting workshop, followed by four intense days of watching 14-year-olds play volleyball in Orlando. Both were …

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