Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 24, 2021 at 11:31 AM

What the FDA’s approval of a COVID vaccine really means

Poynter Businesses, workplaces and schools now might feel more confident in demanding their employees, customers and students get vaccinated. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What the FDA’s approval of a COVID vac…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 24, 2021 at 10:00 AM

How will children in quarantine catch up without virtual classes?

Poynter Plus, the Pfizer vaccine's full approval will be felt right away, what happens if your college roommate refuses vaccination, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   How will children in quarantine catch u…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 23, 2021 at 11:30 AM

What’s more important: health and safety or personal freedoms?

Poynter A new poll found that Americans say protecting the common good is more important than ensuring personal liberty when it comes to vaccines and masking. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   When it comes to COVI…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 23, 2021 at 10:01 AM

Why the FDA’s full approval of COVID vaccines matters

Poynter Plus, the difference between emergency and full approval, meeting on boosters delayed, ivermectin poisonings, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Why the FDA’s full approval of COVID vaccines matters …

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  Barbara Allen · [email protected]

August 22, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Students can charge Poynter courses to their bursar accounts

Poynter Plus more exciting new resources for your fall. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Here I am at the student media offices at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, leading the first of several Poynter Colleg…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

August 20, 2021 at 11:59 AM

Overwhelmed by the news cycle? We’re here to help.

Poynter You support Poynter. We support the truth.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Truth is… Poynter is a global leader in journalism because of caring individuals like you. Thank you for believing in our mission a…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 20, 2021 at 10:01 AM

Boosters are common, so why is this one a big deal?

Poynter Plus the virus' continued impact on schools, students and parents, and something that makes us happy is disappearing Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina points out that we really…

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  The International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

August 19, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Lessons learned from a year covering fact-checking

Poynter Fact-checkers need more staff, more resources, and help against incredible odds fighting malignant falsehoods Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. • In this edition you will find: • A look at the challenges f…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 19, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Afghanistan, COVID-19 and much more: looking back at a newsy week

Poynter Could you imagine 2021 getting any newsier? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Taliban fighters patrol in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) Good morning. A quick update. There wi…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 19, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Feds threaten to withhold funding if nursing home workers don't vaccinate

Poynter Students across the country are going into quarantine, and Tennessee may call in the National Guard Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The Biden administration intends to put some teeth into a federal mandate …

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

August 19, 2021 at 12:29 AM

Are you a member?

Poynter 3 lessons from a project devoted to understanding membership  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sponsored By Strategies & case studies to transform your newsroom Illustration by Mo…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 18, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Good news, uncertain news regarding the media in Afghanistan

Poynter It’s absolutely imperative that the US government does everything in its power to make sure those who worked with American media are safe.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Some good news, some uncertain n…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 18, 2021 at 10:01 AM

Veteran groups reach out to Afghanistan vets feeling despair

Poynter Plus, the many military contractors who died in Afghanistan, booster shots likely for everybody, two charts that tell the infection story, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Veteran groups reach out …

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  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

August 17, 2021 at 5:08 PM

For when you have 22 tabs open

Poynter It's hard to figure out how to spend your time during busy weeks like this. Our new Friday newsletter is designed to help you focus.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   I do my best to keep up with the news, es…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 17, 2021 at 11:30 AM

The good, bad and ugly of the media coverage of Afghanistan

Poynter The coverage, in many places, was all too predictable. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The good, bad and ugly of the media coverage of Afghanistan A Taliban fighter sits on the back of a vehicle …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 17, 2021 at 10:01 AM

Have you seen the latest CDC COVID transmission map?

Poynter It’s almost totally red. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Have you seen the latest CDC COVID transmission map? It’s almost totally red. The latest COVID-19 transmission map from the Centers for Disease Contr…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 16, 2021 at 11:30 AM

How the media covered the controversial end of the US’s longest war

Poynter In times like these, it’s evident that no US network is more equipped to cover such a major international and national story quite like CNN. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   How the media covered the contr…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 16, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Who are the immunocompromised that need an additional shot?

Poynter Plus, 55 long-term symptoms, why hair loss is a COVID symptom, a 'heightened threat environment,' and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Who are the immunocompromised that need an additional COVID shot? …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 13, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Another must-read on the pandemic from The Atlantic’s Ed Yong

Poynter It’s a detailed story that will give you hope, as well as some pause. It’ll give you the facts and help you reset expectations and map goals. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Another must-read on the pande…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 13, 2021 at 10:01 AM

Cities require restaurants to ask for COVID vaccination proof

Poynter Plus, parents are sneaking underaged children in for vaccines, a third dose for immunocompromised people, how boosters work, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Cities are requiring restaurants to ask…

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  The International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

August 12, 2021 at 1:00 PM

The CDC’s pregnancy guidance brings vaccine data deficits full term

Poynter Its latest advisory on pregnant persons getting vaccinated emphasizes the cost-benefit analysis while it waits for more data Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. • In this edition you will find: • The evoluti…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 12, 2021 at 11:29 AM

‘CBS This Morning’s’ out-of-the-box hire is a smart one

Poynter Morning show hires usually aren’t a reason to rise up and cheer. But ‘CBS This Morning’s’ hiring of NFL star Nate Burleson as a co-host is brilliant. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   ‘CBS This Morning’s’ o…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 12, 2021 at 10:01 AM

Unemployment benefits after workplace vaccine refusal?

Poynter Plus, California mandates vaccines for teachers, CDC stresses importance of vaccines for pregnant women, COVID at the border, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Can you get unemployment benefits if y…

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

August 11, 2021 at 1:27 PM

What did you do last summer?

Poynter This plucky couple got laid off, then hit the road  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sponsored By Strategies & case studies to transform your newsroom Jim Weber paddles the Antelo…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 11, 2021 at 11:31 AM

One Cuomo resigns. What about the other?

Poynter If CNN was going to do something about Chris Cuomo, it would have already done so. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   One Cuomo resigns. What about the other? New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo prepares to …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 11, 2021 at 9:59 AM

What you write about COVID-19 in a headline matters

Poynter Plus, nursing home staff vaccination rates are low, US mask companies are going broke, why a delta peak may or may not occur soon, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What you write about COVID-19 in …

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  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

August 10, 2021 at 4:01 PM

It's back-to-school season 🎓📚

Poynter Poynter resources for journalism educators and students  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Change and uncertainty swirl in the air once again as educators and students gear up for another pandemic semester. Wh…

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  Mel Grau, The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

August 10, 2021 at 4:00 PM

How to 'crawl' your resume

Poynter Spoiler: It starts with the job listing. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Editor's Note: Job searching actually starts with a mental reset, as Poynter faculty Samantha Ragland shared in the last edition of The Cohort. …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 10, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Hey media: Here’s what is important to cover about COVID

Poynter Facts, not politics. Numbers, not opinions. Science, not guesses. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Hey media: Here’s what is important to cover about COVID Francesca Anacleto, 12, receives her fir…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 10, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Military will seek mandatory vaccinations regardless of full FDA approval

Poynter Plus, CDC advisers will discuss COVID boosters this week, two economic numbers to watch, why the recovered should still be vaccinated, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Military will seek mandatory …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 9, 2021 at 11:31 AM

Blame more than just Tucker Carlson for his bizarre trip to Hungary

Poynter It’s troubling to see Carlson’s trip to extoll a far-right autocracy in Hungary, but don’t forget this: His Fox News bosses signed off on it. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Blame more than just Tucker Ca…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 9, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Fake COVID vaccine cards are on the rise

Poynter Creating or even possessing fake vaccine passports violates both federal and state laws. Plus: there's an ugly COVID week ahead, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Fake COVID vaccine cards are on the…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 6, 2021 at 11:30 AM

7 pertinent thoughts from a busy week in media

Poynter No. 1: Looks like CNN is just going to take its lumps and hope the controversy involving prime-time anchor Chris Cuomo eventually just goes away. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   7 pertinent thoughts from …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 6, 2021 at 10:01 AM

Workers dread having to tell customers to wear masks

Poynter Plus, why there are outdoor superspreader suspicions, Amazon delays its return to office until 2022, military will require vaccinations, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Retail and restaurant worke…

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  The International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

August 5, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Twitter finally turns to the experts on fact-checking

Poynter After months of trying everything else, Twitter announced a partnership with The Associated Press and Reuters to fight misinformation Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. • In this edition you will find: • Fa…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 5, 2021 at 11:31 AM

This Chris Cuomo story isn’t going to go away for CNN

Poynter It’s the right move for Chris to recuse himself from the story about his brother. But here’s the problem: It’s too late. He is already involved. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   This Chris Cuomo story isn’…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 5, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Something worse may follow the awful trend in COVID cases

Poynter Plus, half of unvaccinated people fear the vaccine more than the virus, WHO asks countries to stall booster vaccines, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The trend in new COVID cases is awful. Somethi…

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

August 4, 2021 at 12:44 PM

Mental health days aren’t enough.

Poynter Here's what one young reporter learned this summer  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sponsored By Strategies & case studies to transform your newsroom Jaden Edison on vacation in San Franci…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 4, 2021 at 11:31 AM

Media coverage of the bombshell Andrew Cuomo report

Poynter The New York governor has gone from media darling to media outcast. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Media coverage of the bombshell Andrew Cuomo report In this image taken from video provided by …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 4, 2021 at 10:00 AM

The legality of the CDC's new eviction ban is in question

Poynter Plus, final approval for one vaccine could come next month, hospital staffing shortages loom, Biden supports proof of vaccination efforts, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   CDC issues a new eviction…

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  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

August 3, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Rethinking your fall plans?

Poynter Whether you're forming a new reopening strategy, planning a new career move, or seeking inspiration in the new season, Poynter has a training for you. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Just as fall plans for r…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 3, 2021 at 11:30 AM

It’s not just up to the media to be responsible for COVID coverage

Poynter The audience has a role, too. People are worried and tend to gravitate toward negative news out of their concern for themselves and their loved ones. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   It’s not just up to th…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 3, 2021 at 10:01 AM

70% of US adults have taken at least one vaccine dose

Poynter Plus, people are getting vaccinated in secret, restaurants say they can't take another hit, 1 million doses have been wasted, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   70% of US adults have taken at least o…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 2, 2021 at 11:31 AM

The media’s missteps in covering COVID

Poynter The media, perhaps even unintentionally, often isn’t telling the full story in the fight against COVID-19, and this is leading to confusion and panic. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The media’s missteps …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

August 2, 2021 at 10:01 AM

The COVID outbreak that led to the CDC’s mask reversal

Poynter Plus, pediatric ICU beds are filling but not all from COVID, FDA pushing to get full vaccine approval, lines are forming for vaccines again, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Going deeper on the Mas…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 30, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Should journalists be allowed to protest? NPR tries to address the issue

Poynter NPR unveiled a new ethics policy that cracks open the door to allow journalists more freedom in their civic lives away from work. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Should journalists be allowed to protest? …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

July 30, 2021 at 10:01 AM

The worrying new data that forced the CDC to reverse mask guidelines

Poynter Plus, Biden tells federal workers to get vaccinated, whether the government could require everyone to do so, how people respond to mandates, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The worrying new data t…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

July 29, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Let’s review some falsehoods about masks

Poynter While debating their usefulness, it’s helpful to remember some of the wilder falsehoods about their utility Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. • In this edition you will find: • Three prominent mask falseho…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 29, 2021 at 11:30 AM

ER doctor talks about ‘horrid’ shift in stunning CNN interview

Poynter ‘They come in begging for help, but also refusing the vaccine. It’s utterly ironic. It’s, quite frankly, anger-inducing.’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   ER doctor talks about ‘horrid’ shift in stunning C…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

July 29, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Biden will tell federal employees to get vaccinated or get tested

Poynter Plus, federal offices and facilities order masks back, cities and states take action, how to know whether to wear a mask indoors, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Biden will tell federal employees …

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