Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

December 2, 2021 at 11:00 AM

The first omicron case has been detected in the US. What now?

Poynter Plus, what the US omicron case could mean for travel, the possibility of an additional booster, the global syringe shortage, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The first omicron case has been detecte…

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 1:30 PM

12 years for a FOIA?!

Poynter Plus Build Back Better, Lee/Alden and $$$ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Image via Shutterstock How many FOIAs have you filed that just … evaporated? What’s the longest you’ve waited for a…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 12:30 PM

CNN suspends Chris Cuomo

Poynter Will Cuomo be fired? CNN will determine that in the coming days. But CNN couldn’t just let him stay on the air while it sorted through the details. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sponsored By Appl…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 11:00 AM

Airlines, cruise lines, hotels and oil all plunge due to omicron uncertainty

Poynter Plus, there's no sign of a Thanksgiving surge so far, what's happening with the millions states got to do contact tracing, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Airlines, cruise lines, hotels and oil al…

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

November 30, 2021 at 4:29 PM

Journalism gives us justice.

Poynter Get what’s possible. Give to Poynter today. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.                 Dear , What do you do when the people and institutions responsible for your safety have sh…

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  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Transform communities with Poynter this #GivingTuesday

Poynter Give now to #GetToThePoynt. Also, final days to apply for some of our biggest leadership programs in 2022! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Happy #GivingTuesday!  Today, we’re celebrating the power of collect…

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  Alex Sujong Laughlin, The Cohort · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 1:29 PM

Your Turn: Ways you make caregiving work

Poynter Plus, a new featured job seeker and the women’s leadership academy deadline! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. In the last issue of this newsletter I spoke to three journalists about how they’re managing their careers o…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Chris Cuomo helped his brother more than we knew. What will CNN do?

Poynter The CNN anchor cannot possibly keep his job, can he? Then again, CNN allowed him to appear on his show as normal Monday night. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sponsored By Apply today for $10,000 r…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 11:00 AM

Stay alert about omicron but don’t panic

Poynter Plus, 1,300 omicron cases are suspected and 2,000 are confirmed, what will happen to in-person gatherings in 2022, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Stay alert about omicron but don’t panic …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 29, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Oh no or no big deal? An examination of the media’s coverage of the Omicron variant

Poynter The media has turned to experts who have been quick to relay what we know and, most importantly, what we don’t know. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sponsored By Apply today for $10,000 reporting f…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

November 29, 2021 at 11:00 AM

What you need to know about the omicron variant

Poynter How much of a threat is it? Why is it so different from the others? Will the vaccines work against it? And answers to other questions. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What you need to know about the omicron…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Fill your heart with these stories while you fill your 🍽️

Poynter Thank you for helping 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 fo…

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  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Belgian beer culture. Screaming pugs. Time off!

Poynter What Poynter staffers are thankful for this year. I'll add to the list: Alumni like YOU! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Each year Tom Jones, senior media writer and author of our flagship daily newsletter T…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 22, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Poynter staffers offer their thoughts on what they’re thankful for this year

Poynter A special Thanksgiving edition of the Poynter Report from Tom Jones Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   At the end of another difficult year in the media, Poynter staffers offer their thoughts on what they’re…

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  Barbara Allen · [email protected]

November 21, 2021 at 1:29 PM

A few headlines before Thanksgiving

Poynter As school winds down, we’re picking up the pace on useful tools for your classroom Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   James O'Keefe, President of Project Veritas Action, walls to the podium to speak at a ne…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 19, 2021 at 12:29 PM

Poynter Power Rankings: Who influenced the media this week?

Poynter Diane Sawyer, Dickie V and a legend from Washington. 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 influe…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Rupert Murdoch has a stern message for Donald Trump. Now what about his media outlets?

Poynter It’s good to see Murdoch publicly push Trump to drop conspiracies about the 2020 election. Perhaps those who work for him can echo that message. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Rupert Murdoch has a stern …

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  Kristen Hare · [email protected]

November 17, 2021 at 1:29 PM

How to get💰to hire 👤

Poynter There’s a playbook! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Image via Shutterstock Late last year, Victor Hernandez faced something he’d grappled with before in public media — what’s the best way …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 17, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Nicolle Wallace’s contentious interview with Chris Christie

Poynter ‘Have you seen the Tucker Carlson program?’ The MSNBC host grilled the former New Jersey governor about Fox News. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   ‘Have you seen the Tucker Carlson program?’: Nicolle Walla…

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  Poynter Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]

November 16, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Let's get together yeah yeah yeah ☀

Poynter Get ready for in-person programs in 2022 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   You may have noticed the beautiful phrase "in person" in the Weekly Training Digest lately. Yes! We are planning to host hybrid progr…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 16, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Is everyone on Twitter? The answer might surprise you

Poynter Only about a quarter of Americans use Twitter, according to the latest research from Pew. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Is everyone on Twitter? The answer might surprise you (STRF/STAR MAX/IPx)…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 15, 2021 at 12:30 PM

11 months later, another unsettling revelation from Jan. 6

Poynter Why keep writing about this stuff? Because it’s not over. The Big Lie, the threat against our democracy, all of it. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   11 months later, another unsettling revelation from Jan.…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

November 15, 2021 at 10:59 AM

How to talk about vaccines at Thanksgiving

Poynter Plus, how 28 epidemiologists, immunologists, virologists and COVID experts will celebrate Thanksgiving; and a thank you from your newsletter writer. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   How to talk about vaccine…

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  Barbara Allen · [email protected]

November 14, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Anger — and advice — for stonewalled journalism students

Poynter  College administrators are derelict in their duties when they cast aside young reporters. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Few things really get my goat — among them are college administrators who stonewall…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 12, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Poynter Power Rankings: Who influenced the media this week?

Poynter Lesley Stahl, the new boss at Telemundo 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: Wh…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

November 12, 2021 at 11:00 AM

Is a new winter COVID-19 surge underway?

Poynter Plus, why inflation can be good, road salt is more expensive and plow drivers are hard to find, a look at what's getting pageviews, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Is a new winter COVID-19 surge u…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

November 11, 2021 at 12:30 PM

‘On background’ is common journalism lingo. What does it mean?

Poynter Reporting ‘on background’ can be especially tricky, which led The Verge to change its policy. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   ‘On background’ is common journalism lingo. What does it mean? (Nicla…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

November 11, 2021 at 10:59 AM

Why are Americans buying so many pregnancy tests?

Poynter Plus, a breakdown of the latest inflation numbers and what they mean for consumers, honoring veterans today, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Why are Americans buying so many pregnancy tests? …

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  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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