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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]
July 28, 2021 at 12:15 PM

Who does your career belong to?

Poynter Lessons from the Miami Herald’s Monica Richardson   Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sponsored By Strategies & case studies to transform your newsroom Monica Richardson, right cor…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
July 28, 2021 at 11:30 AM

‘This is how I’m going to die’ — police recount Jan. 6

Poynter We watched the acts as they happened. But at Tuesday’s hearing, you couldn’t help but be shaken as if it was all happening for the first time. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   ‘This is how I’m going to die…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
July 28, 2021 at 10:01 AM

Should we even be testing people who are asymptomatic?

Poynter Plus, monthslong waits for commercial driver's licenses, the great rental car shotrtage, the case for PCR testing at home this winter, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Should we even be COVID testi…
  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]
July 27, 2021 at 4:39 PM

Get prepared for the next round of 2020 census data

Poynter Hear tips from experienced data journalists Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. Eastern Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   In just a few weeks, the U.S. Census Bureau will release in-depth demographic statistics from the 2020 ce…
  Mel Grau, The Poynter Institute · [email protected]
July 27, 2021 at 3:52 PM

Yes, you can get a new job.

Poynter Resume? Website? LinkedIn? Here’s where to start. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Sponsored By Power Shift Project’s Workplace Integrity Training Editor's Note: Remember that Friday is the deadline to appl…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
July 27, 2021 at 11:30 AM

California Gov. Gavin Newsom calls out right-wing media

Poynter Newsom said vaccine misinformation is ‘literally putting people’s lives at risk’ and ‘it’s overwhelmingly coming from certain networks.’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   California Gov. Gavin Newsom calls …
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
July 27, 2021 at 10:00 AM

How anti-vaxxers avoid being detected by Facebook

Poynter Plus, a COVID booster for some looks likely, millions of doses will soon be wasted, how heat waves send people to the ER, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   How anti-vaxxers avoid being detected by F…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
July 27, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Federal, state and city COVID vaccine and testing mandates are here

Poynter Plus, doctors, nurses and researchers demand all health care workers be vaccinated, bars aren't safe for the unvaccinated, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The first federal, state and city COVID v…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
July 26, 2021 at 11:30 AM

It’s not over yet: COVID dominates the news once again

Poynter The US is up to 51,000 cases per day — four times what we saw a month ago. What’s happening? The short answer: vaccine hesitancy. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   It’s not over yet: COVID dominates the new…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
July 23, 2021 at 11:31 AM

The Olympics are finally here ... for now

Poynter Even as the games are just starting — after a year’s delay — there are concerns they won’t be completed because of COVID-19.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The Olympics are finally here … for now …
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
July 23, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Vaccines are just as effective against the delta variant

Poynter As long as it’s a full dose. Plus, immunocompromised people and additional shots, new data on the J&J vaccine and Guillain-Barré syndrome, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Vaccines are just as …
  You support Poynter. We support the truth. · [email protected]
July 22, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Take a closer look at the stories you’re reading, from vaccines to hate speech.

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…
  The International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]
July 22, 2021 at 1:33 PM

The argument over content moderation is ‘missing context.’

Poynter Researchers argue the debate about free speech versus online harm requires a better understanding of how social media feeds us information Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. • In this edition you will find: …
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
July 22, 2021 at 11:30 AM

ESPN dropped the ball and let Maria Taylor get away

Poynter Another mismanaged controversy ends with ESPN watching an elite talent walk out the door. It all seems so unnecessary. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   ESPN dropped the ball and let Maria Taylor get away …
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
July 22, 2021 at 10:01 AM

A hospital physician tells COVID-19 patients ‘it’s too late’

Poynter Plus, 1 in 4 hospital workers isn't vaccinated, two stats you should report every day, state lawmakers are blocking proof of vaccination, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A hospital physician tells…
  Kristen Hare · [email protected]
July 21, 2021 at 12:14 PM

Can J-schools fix news deserts?

Poynter In a few places, journalism classes are helping revive community coverage Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sponsored By Strategies & case studies to transform your newsroom Scree…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
July 21, 2021 at 11:31 AM

What’s the deal with Sean Hannity’s comments about vaccines?

Poynter Because of his remarks, many have wondered if Fox News is making a concerted new effort to be more pro-vaccination. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What’s the deal with Sean Hannity’s comments about vacci…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
July 21, 2021 at 10:00 AM

When will insurance stop paying 100% of COVID-19 hospitalization bills?

Poynter Plus, Apple delays its office return, new COVID-19 cases have tripled in a month, what we need to know about the latest outbreak, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   When will insurance stop paying 10…
  Mel Grau, The Poynter Institute · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Upgrade your hiring practices.

Poynter Recruiting is more than a Twitter thread Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Upgrade your hiring practices By Samantha Ragland If you’re doing the hiring, here are a couple things that can make that process more trans…
  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Want to accelerate your journalism career? There's a fellowship for that.

Poynter We're recruiting now for the 2022 Media Transformation Challenge (MTC) Program: A Poynter Institute Executive Fellowship Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Did you know that Poynter offers two yearlong fellowsh…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 11:30 AM

A wrong made right for press freedoms

Poynter New policies severely limit how and when prosecutors can secretly obtain the phone records and emails and other private documents of journalists. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Attorney General Merrick G…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 10:00 AM

49 states see COVID-19 increases

Poynter Plus, pediatricians say all students and staff should wear masks in school, Canada to reopen borders, UK fully reopens amid rising cases, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   49 states see COVID-19 inc…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
July 19, 2021 at 11:30 AM

America has a vaccination problem — and some media are to blame

Poynter People in large numbers are not getting vaccinated, and politics — and media organizations — are playing a role in that decision. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   America has a vaccination problem — and so…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
July 19, 2021 at 10:00 AM

What is holding up vaccines for children?

Poynter And why we can't give them the same doses and adults and teens. Plus, why zoo animals are getting vaccinated, more COVID-19 at the Olympics, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What is holding up vacc…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
July 16, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Why we still pay attention to Donald Trump

Poynter The media can’t just act as if the past four years didn’t happen and that Trump is gone for good just because he lost in 2020. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Why we still pay attention to Donald Trump …
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
July 16, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Poor record-keeping prevents ‘breakthrough’ case documentation

Poynter Plus, 30% of ICE detainees refuse vaccines, protests against mandatory vaccines unfold in France, NASA warns of 2030s flooding, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Poor record-keeping limits ‘breakthr…
  The International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]
July 15, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Meet Twitter’s most prolific citizen fact-checkers

Poynter Twitter’s crowdsourced fact-checking platform Birdwatch is improving. Meet the non-journalists fighting misinformation on it Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. • In this edition you will find: • MediaWise’s…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
July 15, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Story of the day: The Washington Post’s deep dive on Tucker Carlson

Poynter It’s a good consolidation of Carlson’s journey to where he is and what he has become. And when you see it all put together, it makes an impression. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Story of the day: The Wa…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
July 15, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Nurses want the CDC to tell everybody to mask up again

Poynter Plus, 7 organizations call for all health care workers to be vaccinated, drug overdoses hit a record in 2020, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Nurses want the CDC to tell everybody to put their mas…
  Kristen Hare · [email protected]
July 14, 2021 at 12:42 PM

Me again 😔

Poynter Sometimes you send the wrong edition  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sponsored By Strategies & case studies to transform your newsroom Hi! This is the second Local Edition you're g…
  Kristen Hare · [email protected]
July 14, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Here are some most excellent newsletters

Poynter (plays air guitar)  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves attend the premiere of "Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey" on July 18, 1991 at the Mann Chinese Theater in Hollywood, Californi…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
July 14, 2021 at 11:31 AM

Three new books about Trump paint a scary picture

Poynter All three suggest that his final year in office — which included COVID-19, a racial reckoning and a presidential election — was worse than we thought. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Three new books about…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
July 14, 2021 at 10:01 AM

Summer camps are hot spots. What's it mean for school safety?

Poynter Plus, a million sign up for shots in France, states are fighting back-to-school vaccine requirements, opioid overdoses soar, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Summer camps are the newest COVID-19 ho…
  Mel Grau, The Poynter Institute · [email protected]
July 13, 2021 at 6:00 PM

3 lessons from Poynter’s virtual leadership academies

Poynter We can improve the day-to-day of whatever newsroom work culture we find ourselves in. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Sponsored By Editor's Note: Hey y’all. We’re still looking for the next editor and writer t…
  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]
July 13, 2021 at 1:32 PM

Are you looking to expand your expertise as a TV producer?

Poynter This hallmark Poynter program — now entirely online — will help TV producers tell stronger stories and make tough calls on deadline. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Poynter senior faculty for broadcast and o…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
July 13, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Stephen A. Smith’s comments cause backlash and an apology

Poynter Whatever his point, it sounded he was saying foreign players need to speak English to represent a US sports league. And that is simply unacceptable. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Stephen A. Smith’s comm…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
July 13, 2021 at 10:01 AM

The FDA issued another warning about the J&J vaccine

Poynter How much will this increase doubt among the unvaccinated? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The FDA issued another warning about the J&J vaccine. How much will this increase doubt among the unvaccinated? …
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
July 12, 2021 at 11:31 AM

Maria Bartiromo delivers another troubling Trump interview

Poynter Bartiromo’s transformation from once-respected journalist to full-blown Donald Trump sympathizer appears complete. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Maria Bartiromo delivers another troubling interview with…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
July 12, 2021 at 10:01 AM

Pfizer will try to clear up confusion over a COVID-19 booster today

Poynter Plus, the delta variant grows faster in the body, the FTC may abolish noncompete clauses, Americans drank more during the pandemic, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Pfizer will try to clear up conf…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
July 9, 2021 at 10:01 AM

One vaccine dose is not enough against the delta variant

Poynter Plus, how to encourage people to get vaccinated, Olympics in a COVID-19 emergency, marijuana legalization found to increase crashes, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   One dose of vaccine is not enou…
  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]
July 8, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Trump et al. are misinformed about fact-checking and the Constitution

Poynter Yesterday’s complaint reveals a fundamental misunderstanding about the authority to limit speech. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. • In this edition you will find: • Misunderstandings lead to animosity an…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
July 8, 2021 at 10:00 AM

As condos turn 60 years old, condo boards nationwide are ill-prepared

Poynter Plus, new laws across the globe put pressures on anti-vaxxers, business attire is selling again, the most dangerous part of a storm, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   As condos turn 60 years old, co…
  Kristen Hare · [email protected]
July 7, 2021 at 12:30 PM

NHJ and the beat reporter

Poynter The exclusive stayed local! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sponsored By Strategies & case studies to transform your newsroom How are you ahead of this story? another reporter recen…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
July 7, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Are mobile homes more dangerous in storms?

Poynter Plus, why we are seeing increased drownings, why hospitals aren't being transparent in their pricing despite a federal law, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Are mobile homes more dangerous in storm…
  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]
July 6, 2021 at 9:12 PM

Poynter and MediaWise announce a new class of Campus Correspondents

Poynter And they're ready to visit your school. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Poynter and MediaWise announced a new class of Campus Correspondents. Over the course of the 2021/22 school year, these students will h…
  Mel Grau, The Poynter Institute · [email protected]
July 6, 2021 at 2:16 PM

Who is selecting the next Cohort host?

Poynter Diverse hiring panels are key. Meet ours: Me, Ren LaForme and Samantha Ragland. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Who is selecting the next Cohort host?  By Mel Grau  We’re searching for the next editor …
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
July 6, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Another lesson on the hazard of using percentages

Poynter Plus, child tax credit checks are arriving soon, Canada-US travel will soon move (slightly) forward, 92 shot in Chicago, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Another lesson on the hazard of using perce…
  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]
July 5, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Pack your bags for a virtual trip into the future of air travel.

Poynter Join us for an evening with PBS’ Miles O’Brien this Tuesday. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. On July 13, we’ll sit down with PBS NewsHour’s chief science correspondent, award-winning independent journalist and accomplis…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
July 2, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Meghan McCain is leaving ‘The View’

Poynter There’s no doubt that McCain was a polarizing figure, not only among viewers, but often among even her own colleagues. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sponsored By Power Shift Project’s Workplace I…
  The International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]
July 1, 2021 at 1:05 PM

Anti-vax claims center on the laws of attraction

Poynter Fact-checks about magnets, false prophets, and air travel featured prominently in the last month of the CoronavirusFacts Alliance database. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. • In this edition you will find: …