Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 1:31 PM

You don't need a mountain or a backpack

Poynter Summiteers convene at Poynter, too. Our Summit for Reporters and Editors can help you reach new heights. All you need is internet. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The word “summiteer” may bring to mind a mou…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 11:30 AM

The Associated Press gets pushback from its journalists

Poynter They said in an open letter to the AP that it should stand behind its journalists against ‘smear campaigns and online harassment.’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Before we get started this morning, a qui…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

May 25, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Why was there a surge in new businesses in the pandemic?

Poynter Plus, restaurant traffic is way up, the death of the office was overstated, a dating app says vaxed people get more matches, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Why was there a surge in new businesses…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 24, 2021 at 11:31 AM

The AP fired a reporter over her social media use

Poynter Should journalists be expected to erase who they are for the sake of appearing to be objective? News outlets need to refine these policies. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The Associated Press fired a rep…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

May 24, 2021 at 10:00 AM

A year after George Floyd’s death, little has changed

Poynter But 24 states and DC have passed police reform legislation. Plus, 22 states are dropping federal unemployment benefits. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A year after George Floyd’s death, little has changed …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 11:31 AM

A really bad look for CNN and Chris Cuomo

Poynter In a major conflict of interest, the CNN news anchor advised his NY Governor brother and his staff on how to respond to sexual harassment allegations. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sponsored By G…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 10:01 AM

14% of renting households are behind on payments

Poynter Plus, why we don't feel better despite the pandemic easing, another state to hold vaccination lottery, why people are googling vitamin D, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   14% of renting households …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 10:01 AM

14% of renting households are behind on payments

Poynter Plus, why we don't feel better despite the pandemic easing, another state to hold vaccination lottery, why people are googling vitamin D, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   14% of renting households …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 10:01 AM

14% of renting households are behind on payments

Poynter Plus, why we don't feel better despite the pandemic easing, another state to hold vaccination lottery, why people are googling vitamin D, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   14% of renting households …

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  The International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

May 20, 2021 at 1:04 PM

Teen fact-checkers highlight the 5 biggest misinfo trends

Poynter The list analyzes the past year’s work of the Teen Fact-Checking Network Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. • In this edition you will find: • Teen Fact-Checking Network analyzes the past year in misinforma…

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

May 20, 2021 at 12:29 PM

Tomato/tomahhhto/great newsletter idea

Poynter It’s a garden party for your inbox!  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Cherry The Party Tomato and friends. (Image: Southern California News Group) The casino reporter did not think it was odd when he …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 20, 2021 at 11:30 AM

A look inside the UNC/Nikole Hannah-Jones controversy

Poynter The school’s failure to give her tenure sure looks like a political decision based on some people’s disapproval of her work on the ‘1619 Project.’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sponsored By Grant…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

May 20, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Hundreds of PPP loans went to ‘fake farms’

Poynter Plus, EU reopens to vaccinated visitors, Canada-US border still closed, booster shots will likely be needed within a year, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Hundreds of PPP loans accounting for mill…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 19, 2021 at 11:30 AM

COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on sports journalism

Poynter Journalists lost locker room access in the pandemic and may not be invited back. That’s bad for reporters, yes, but also for teams, athletes and fans. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sponsored By G…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

May 19, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Will the Andrew Brown Jr. decision restart the police reform movement?

Poynter Plus, the legal background justifying deadly force, the COVID-19 restaurant apocalypse didn't quite happen, 15 states reported zero deaths, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Will the police shooting…

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  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

May 18, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Get your popcorn ready

Poynter Here are some films and short documentaries about local news, plus Poynter's latest training opportunities. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   This week, I'm going to "movies in the park" to spread out my picni…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 18, 2021 at 11:30 AM

What’s next for CNN after the mega media deal?

Poynter The AT&T-Discovery deal might mean new investments in CNN, and that president Jeff Zucker, who was expected to leave, could stick around for a while. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sponsored By …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

May 18, 2021 at 10:01 AM

Child cash benefits for 39 million families begin in July

Poynter Plus, 60% of U.S. adults will soon have had at least one shot, why one country with that percentage experienced an outbreak, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Child cash benefits will hit bank accou…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 17, 2021 at 11:30 AM

The media is caught in the middle of conflict in Gaza City

Poynter An Israeli airstrike leveled an AP and Al Jazeera building. Israeli media also reported that media were duped into reporting a Gaza Strip invasion. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sponsored By Gran…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

May 17, 2021 at 10:00 AM

How to get the government to pay your internet bill

Poynter Plus, a nurses' union implores the CDC to rethink mask guidance, why vaccinations slowed starting April 13, Ford's new electric truck, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   How to get the government to …

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  Barbara Allen · [email protected]

May 16, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Planning for fall? Consider a collaboration

Poynter This example from four universities and an upcoming conference could fuel your fire. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   In this image for the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at the University of …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 14, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Legislators reintroduce bill to examine state of local journalism

Poynter The bill would create a 13-member committee to study the state of local journalism and recommend to Congress actions to support the industry. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Poynter Report author Tom Jone…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

May 14, 2021 at 10:00 AM

12 unresolved questions about the CDC’s new guidance

Poynter Plus, what the guidelines actually say, one-fourth of infected children show symptoms, a record number of open jobs, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   12 unresolved questions about the CDC’s new gui…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

May 13, 2021 at 1:00 PM

“Don’t negate. Displace” falsehoods about public health

Poynter FactCheck.org’s Kathleen Hall Jamieson offers a new model of fact-checking at IFCN Talks Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. • In this edition you will find: • Kathleen Hall Jamieson offers a new approach …

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

May 13, 2021 at 12:30 PM

In the spirit of show, don’t tell...

Poynter Short docs about local news! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Images from documentaries and short films from Documented, DigBoston and Dustin Cohen. (Screenshots) Three years ago, I spoke with a photo…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 13, 2021 at 11:30 AM

University president who muzzled free speech is out

Poynter Haskell Indian Nations University president Ronald Graham was fired after he issued a 'directive' that told a student editor who he could contact. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Poynter Report author Tom…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

May 13, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Vaccinated and unvaccinated sections at sporting events?

Poynter Plus, impatience about the outdoor mask order is building, a look at increasing inflation, why buffets may never return, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Vaccinated people will be separated from un…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 12, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Oklahoma gov. spokesperson dismisses reporter as an activist

Poynter Black Wall Street Times correspondent/senior writer Sarah Gray was seeking comment from Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt about a controversial bill. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Poynter Report author Tom Jone…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

May 12, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Is gasoline about to become the latest shortage?

Poynter Plus, the CDC’s ‘misleading statistic’ on outdoor transmissions, it's time to start talking about booster shots, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Is gasoline about to become the latest shortage? …

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  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

May 11, 2021 at 1:41 PM

There’s still time

Poynter To apply, to tune in, to reskill, to advance. Poynter is here to help. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   How is it already the middle of May? The time warp of the pandemic continues in my head. If that’s the c…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 11, 2021 at 11:30 AM

The Appeal announces a union drive, then layoffs

Poynter More than 90% of eligible workers have signed cards in support of The Appeal Union, which management has stated they plan to voluntarily recognize. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Poynter Report author To…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

May 11, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Three ways the gasoline pipeline hack may play out

Poynter Plus, an explanation of ransomware and the organization who caused this, when we will drop masks, a third vaccine dose in Britain, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Three ways the gasoline pipeline …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 10, 2021 at 11:31 AM

Gannett has seen revenues hammered by the pandemic

Poynter The first-quarter 2021 results for the biggest newspaper company in the U.S. saw audience revenues down 12.9% and print advertising down 24.9%. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Poynter Report author Tom Jo…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

May 10, 2021 at 10:00 AM

6 reasons businesses can’t find workers. Many are COVID-19-related.

Poynter Plus, how journalists should refer to a new variant, chicken is in short supply, vaccines are causing family feuds, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   6 reasons businesses can’t find workers. Many ar…

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  Barbara Allen · [email protected]

May 9, 2021 at 12:00 PM

How student reporters investigated their campuses

Poynter Journalism’s future is in capable, enthusiastic and thoughtful hands Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A screenshot from the Morgan State University project. Poynter's College Media Project dove deep on…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 7, 2021 at 11:31 AM

The cozy relationship between DeSantis and Fox News

Poynter Plenty of media showed up to cover DeSantis’ signing of a controversial voting law. But only one news outlet was permitted in the room: Fox News.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The cozy relationship bet…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

May 7, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Meeting to approve Pfizer vaccine for young teens is next week

Poynter Plus, a majority of Americans favor proof of vaccine for travel and events, the pros and cons of lifting vaccine patent protections, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The meeting to approve the Pfiz…

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  The International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

May 6, 2021 at 1:04 PM

Fact-checkers to Facebook — put me in, coach

Poynter Fact-checkers advocate for an end to Facebook’s ban of fact-checking political figures. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. • In this edition you will find: • Fact-checkers react to the Facebook Oversight Bo…

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

May 6, 2021 at 12:30 PM

👋 I am still an optimist

Poynter Or at least I’m getting there Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sponsored By Maybe the glass is more like one-quarter full... (Image via Adobe) I have spent much of the time I’ve covered local ne…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 6, 2021 at 11:31 AM

Reaction to the whole Facebook-Donald Trump saga

Poynter My take? Trump’s words are reckless and that should be all the criteria Facebook needs to keep him off their site. Here are some other media takes. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Reaction to the whole Fa…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

May 6, 2021 at 10:00 AM

A new ruling puts the CDC’s eviction ban in peril

Poynter Plus, a ruling will decide whether someone can be fired for refusing a vaccine, CDC director defends kids wearing masks outdoors, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A new ruling puts the CDC’s COVID-…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

May 5, 2021 at 12:29 PM

Be a part of World Press Freedom week

Poynter With your help, we’re improving social justice coverage, encouraging diverse voices and celebrating facts. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   As a Poynter donor, you’re receiving this newsletter monthly so we c…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 5, 2021 at 11:32 AM

What did Donald Trump do ahead of Facebook's decision?

Poynter Trump started his own website. It’s not exactly Facebook. In fact, it’s pretty basic stuff. Kind of like Twitter for One. Or how about Only MySpace? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What did Donald Trump d…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

May 5, 2021 at 10:01 AM

The new strategy to reach a 70% vaccination rate by July 4

Poynter Plus, states must 'use or lose' dose allotments, FAA reports spike in unruly and maskless passengers, more schools will require vaccinations, and more Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The new strategy to rea…

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  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

May 4, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Do you have a voice in your newsroom?

Poynter Racial reckoning and the future of news. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   This Thursday, May 6, join us for the third in a series of four conversations about what’s next in journalism — Diverse Voices and the…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 4, 2021 at 11:31 AM

A look inside the LA Times’ hiring of Kevin Merida as its next editor

Poynter The well-respected editor of The Undefeated will need to address the Times’ cultural issues and increase disappointing digital subscription numbers. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A look inside the LA Ti…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

May 4, 2021 at 10:01 AM

COVID-19 vaccines could be approved for teens this week

Poynter Plus, herd immunity might no longer be possible, why feeling fine after a vaccination is OK, why so many police officers are unvaccinated, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   COVID-19 vaccines could b…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 3, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Troubling corrections at the Post, the Times and NBC

Poynter These are legitimate and reputable news outlets that are constantly striving to get it right — and are as upset about these as anyone. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Troubling corrections at The Washingt…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

May 3, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Why do people have severe symptoms after second shots?

Poynter Plus, Biden may order the military to be vaccinated, TSA extends mask mandate for mass transit, how to help India, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Why do so many people have severe symptoms after …

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  Barbara Allen · [email protected]

May 2, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Takeaways from a major student-led investigation

Poynter Their thoughts on diversity and stress have implications for all student journalists Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   This week I was fortunate enough to talk to some outstanding students from the Investigat…

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