Kristen Hare · [email protected]

November 10, 2021 at 1:29 PM

Little 🗞️, big spotlight

Poynter The ‘Storm Lake’ doc airs soon Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   At The Storm Lake Times, five of the 10-person staff are members of the Cullen Family. (Photo by Jerry Risius) One day, when they knew t…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 10, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Jonathan Karl’s startling revelations about Jan. 6

Poynter ‘I came to realize that we were far closer to losing it all than I even realized at the time — and I was freaked out, like we all were, at the time.’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Jonathan Karl’s startl…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

November 10, 2021 at 11:00 AM

Americans’ personal debt is higher than pre-pandemic levels

Poynter Plus, new EEOC guidance to determine if a religious vaccine exemption is valid, Americans are ‘over’ COVID-19, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Spending spree: Americans’ personal debt is higher th…

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  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

November 9, 2021 at 2:30 PM

It's your work we're celebrating 🎉

Poynter Join us for our online Celebration of Journalism tomorrow night, Nov. 10! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   After two years of max screen time, it takes something truly uplifting to get me to open my laptop or…

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  Alex Sujong Laughlin, The Cohort · [email protected]

November 9, 2021 at 1:29 PM

Parental leave is broken, and that hurts all of us

Poynter Caregiving isn’t an exception to the human experience, it’s the rule. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. (Shutterstock) Since my early 20s, I’ve been lurking in Facebook groups for working mothers. I wanted to se…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 9, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Wirecutter threatens to go on a precision-timed strike

Poynter If a deal can’t be reached before Black Friday, workers will walk out and ask readers not to shop via the site during its busiest time of the year.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Good morning. Plenty in…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

November 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM

A new US-Canada battle will again drive up lumber prices

Poynter Plus, one-third of pregnant women are vaccinated while 98% of seniors are, troops who refuse vaccines may lose veteran benefits, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A new US-Canada battle will again d…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 8, 2021 at 12:30 PM

What is the media saying about the unvaccinated Aaron Rodgers?

Poynter It’s hard to find anyone, other than some Packers fans and the anti-vax crowd, who are on Rodgers’ side here. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What is the media saying about the unvaccinated Aaron Rodgers?…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

November 8, 2021 at 11:00 AM

Federal judge freezes Biden’s vaccine mandate

Poynter Plus, some local angles on the infrastructure bill, how to address Aaron Rodgers' concerns, our breakup with exercising at home, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Federal judge freezes Biden’s vacci…

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  Barbara Allen · [email protected]

November 7, 2021 at 1:29 PM

How one university is taking over a small-town newspaper

Poynter By setting up a nonprofit to manage and run the paper, the University of Georgia is hoping to inspire community journalists  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Julianna Russ (left) and Sarah White, students…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 5, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Poynter Power Rankings: Who influenced the media this week?

Poynter Fox News, Sally Jenkins, newsletters and a whole lot more. Here are the people, places and things that had a big impact on the media this week. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Poynter Power Rankings: Who …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

November 5, 2021 at 9:59 AM

OSHA requires vaccinations for most big employers, all health care workers

Poynter Plus, rising infections in Europe, the first COVID treatment in a pill approved, another widely reported ivermectin study retracted, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OSHA requires vaccinations for …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 4, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Media coverage of Tuesday’s election focuses on the dire state of Democrats

Poynter Doomsday for Democrats; a rebirth for Republicans. That’s, basically, the media’s take on Tuesday’s Election Day. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Media coverage of Tuesday’s election focuses on the dire s…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

November 4, 2021 at 10:00 AM

What the Aaron Rodgers COVID-19 case means for everyone else

Poynter Plus, the drug pricing deal that affects nearly everybody, FDA says breast implants are not ‘lifetime devices,’ meth's resurgence, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What the Aaron Rodgers COVID-19 c…

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

November 3, 2021 at 12:29 PM

Writing for, not about

Poynter Check out this LAT project Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   (Screenshot, Los Angeles Times) In the last year and a half, a lot of our lives have been lived and shared online. For Día de Mue…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 3, 2021 at 11:30 AM

The latest news outlet to dive into the newsletter pool

Poynter Newsletters are an inventive way for journalists to connect with readers in — if it’s done right — smart, informative, entertaining and personal ways. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The latest news outle…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

November 3, 2021 at 10:00 AM

More muddy mandate rules: Federal contractors get leniency

Poynter Plus, COVID growing among children, CDC recommends vaccines; what we learned about myocarditis and vaccines, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   More muddy mandate rules: Federal contractors get lenie…

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  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

November 2, 2021 at 1:15 PM

Stay current and connected

Poynter Andrew's favorite newsletters, plus upcoming training at Poynter. Yes, there are some in-person workshops on the calendar!  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Did you know that Poynter offers a variety of newsl…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 2, 2021 at 11:29 AM

NBC News’ Steve Kornacki get ready for his big night

Poynter Kornacki’s limitless energy and easily digestible plainspeak have made him a favorite among viewers. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Khakis, the big map and one of the sexiest men alive — NBC News’ Steve …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

November 2, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Wanted, due to supply chain shortages: used crutches, walkers and canes

Poynter Plus, some drug supplies are getting tight, what might follow this US case plateau, third Pfizer shot produced 50x more antibodies, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Wanted, due to supply chain shor…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 1, 2021 at 11:30 AM

The Washington Post's extraordinary Jan. 6 investigation

Poynter ‘The Attack’ involved more than 75 journalists and included interviews with more than 230 people. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The Washington Post shows off its journalism muscle in extraordinary Jan. …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

November 1, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Details about the vaccine mandate for employers may come this week

Poynter Plus, 16 states to sue over federal vaccine mandates, Canada starts its new vaccine passport this week, Natural immunity is less effective, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The government may relea…

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  Barbara Allen · [email protected]

October 31, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Journalism podcasts to keep students interested and inspired

Poynter Poynter’s own WriteLane is one of many must-listen podcasts about story and craft Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Lane DeGregory (left) and Maria Carrillo are the journalists behind WriteLane. (Photos co…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 29, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Poynter Power Rankings: Who influenced the media this week?

Poynter The Post, The Times, The Journal and something called ‘Meta.’ Here are the people, places and things that had a big impact on the media this week. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Poynter Power Rankings: W…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

October 29, 2021 at 10:00 AM

The number of parents who refuse to vaccinate children grows

Poynter Plus, almost four in 10 adults are confused about boosters, college enrollment may have dropped by a half-million students, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The number of parents who refuse to have…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 28, 2021 at 11:31 AM

The Big Lie might be bigger than we think

Poynter In a recent poll, 60% of Republicans said the 2020 presidential election results should definitely or probably be overturned. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The Big Lie might be bigger than we think …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

October 28, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Cigarette sales rose for the first time in 20 years

Poynter Plus, why Biden may delay mandatory vaccines, a possible fourth shot for immunocompromised people, NYPD may send many workers home, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   During the pandemic, cigarette s…

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

October 27, 2021 at 12:30 PM

I have news 👀

Poynter (It’s professional AND personal) Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A few years ago, I became the local news beat reporter.  I wanted to cover the transformation of a struggling industry, see how leg…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 27, 2021 at 11:30 AM

The most damning Facebook story yet

Poynter A Washington Post story details how Facebook programmed its algorithm to surface content that angered users. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The most damning Facebook story yet (AP Photo/Paul Sak…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

October 27, 2021 at 10:00 AM

You're likely to pay full price this holiday retail season

Poynter Plus, your Thanksgiving meal will cost more this year, why it seems everyone is getting a pay raise, volunteer fire departments need help, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Bargain bust: You are lik…

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  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

October 26, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Chart your unique, winding career path

Poynter Applications open for Poynter's Leadership Academy for Women in Media.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Fresh. Fulfilling. Fierce.  Those are just some of the words used to describe our most recent Leadersh…

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  Alex Sujong Laughlin, The Cohort · [email protected]

October 26, 2021 at 12:30 PM

In Your Words: Your advice for early-career journalists

Poynter Every other issue of The Cohort newsletter will include your responses, resources, and a highlight of a stellar job seeker  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. When I started the reporting process for my first column, I t…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 26, 2021 at 11:30 AM

The Facebook Papers — where do you even start?

Poynter At least 17 news outlets are producing stories about leaked internal documents from Facebook at a dizzying clip. There’s just so much. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The Facebook Papers — where do you ev…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

October 26, 2021 at 10:00 AM

In two weeks, vaccinated international visitors are welcome back to the US

Poynter Plus, the confusing story of the NIH and a Wuhan lab, poll workers aren't returning due to rudeness, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   In two weeks, vaccinated international visitors are welcome bac…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

October 25, 2021 at 8:00 PM

Applications now open for our women’s leadership academy 📣

Poynter We’re planning in-person academies in 2022. Come visit us in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida!   Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Poynter's 2022 Leadership Academies for Women in Media  May 15-20 | Sept…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 25, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Here come The Facebook Papers

Poynter Damning internal documents about the damage done by Facebook are now in the hands of at least 17 major news outlets.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Here come The Facebook Papers Facebook whistl…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

October 25, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Pregnant women transfer fewer antibodies to male fetuses

Poynter Plus, a look at COVID internationally, FDA to consider vaccines for younger children this week, what 'fully vaccinated' means now, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Pregnant women transfer fewer ant…

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  Barbara Allen · [email protected]

October 24, 2021 at 12:00 PM

How to stoke passionate debates about freedom of expression

Poynter These free tools will help you facilitate classroom debates on free speech and the First Amendment Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Washington State players kneel during the national anthem before a game.…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 22, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Poynter Power Rankings: Who influenced the media this week?

Poynter Donald Trump, cable news anchors and more. Here are the people, places and things that had a big impact on the media this week. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Poynter Power Rankings: Who influenced the m…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

October 22, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Leos are the most vaccinated

Poynter Plus, the new variant showing up in Russia and UK, why COVID-19 vaccines don’t last a lifetime, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   People born under the zodiac sign of Leo are most vaccinated …

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  Neil Brown, President of The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

October 21, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Celebrate the best of journalism with us

Poynter Be our guest Nov. 10.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Hi , Let’s celebrate journalism and its undeniable value to our democracy. Journalism is vital to our everyday lives. From vaccine rollouts to Delta variants, soc…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 21, 2021 at 11:30 AM

What will we call Facebook next? And will it change anything?

Poynter After relentless controversy and criticism, Facebook desperately needs a rebrand. But a name change doesn’t change everything. Or, really, anything. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What will we call Faceb…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

October 21, 2021 at 10:00 AM

FDA approves mixing vaccine brands for boosters

Poynter Plus, vaccines for 5- to 11-year-olds are weeks away, winter 2021 propane prices may be ‘headed for Armageddon,’ and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   FDA approves mixing vaccine brands for boosters …

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

October 20, 2021 at 12:29 PM

Links, links, links, links!

Poynter Opportunities, a local news reading list and more  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Image via Shutterstock Last week, I had a bunch of links to share, and I lost them all. I’m guessing I got…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 20, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Katie Couric speaks out about Matt Lauer, RBG controversy

Poynter Couric’s upcoming memoir — due out next week — has already generated a ton of news. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Katie Couric speaks out about Matt Lauer, RBG controversy Katie Couric in Janua…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

October 20, 2021 at 9:59 AM

Germany may end its ‘pandemic emergency’ Nov. 25

Poynter Is it an encouraging sign or too eager? Plus, when the CDC says Americans can safely remove masks, a possible warning from the UK, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Encouraging sign or too eager? Ge…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

October 20, 2021 at 12:00 AM

Toast the First Amendment with Lesley Stahl

Poynter Your support helps Poynter find the truth behind subjects that matter to you. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Here’s the truth. You are a big reason Poynter’s cutting-edge initiatives set the standards for t…

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  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

October 19, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Prep for misinformation and the midterms

Poynter A spotlight on our most popular newsletter, webinars on redistricting and covering LGBTQ+ communities, and leadership programs galore 📆 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   It's hard to believe we’re just a few m…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

October 19, 2021 at 11:30 AM

Covering Colin Powell’s death — and controversy generated by one Fox News personality

Poynter Fox News’ John Roberts irresponsibly tweeted that Powell’s death ‘raises new concerns’ about the vaccines’ effectiveness.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Covering Colin Powell’s death — and controversy g…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

October 19, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Colin Powell’s death shows the importance of vaccination

Poynter Plus, health care and political divisions are the top issues on the minds of teens, COVID-19 rises to No. 2 cause of death among US adults, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Colin Powell’s death sho…

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