Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 15, 2022 at 11:29 AM

News organizations have a social media problem

Poynter News outlets shouldn’t be shocked when social media dustups happen. But they often seem clueless on how to handle them. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   News organizations have a social media problem …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

June 15, 2022 at 10:00 AM

CDC lists most of the world as ‘high risk’ for COVID

Poynter Plus, how today’s Fed vote will affect you, why paying workers not to take sick time may be bad for public health, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   CDC lists most of the world as ‘high risk’ for C…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

June 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM

How to cover the gun debate

Poynter There's still time to enroll in today's webinar! Plus, a shout-out to those shaping the future of journalism  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   On Friday, June 10, journalism student Nataly Joseph w…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 14, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Jan. 6 hearings: How Fox News set off Trump

Poynter Not only was Fox News way ahead of everybody on calling Arizona for Biden, but it was … well, Fox News. In Trump’s mind, it was his network. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Jan. 6 hearings show how Fox Ne…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

June 14, 2022 at 11:29 AM

It’s official: Wall Street is in a ‘bear market.’

Poynter And the Fed may shock the economy with a bigger interest rate increase. Plus, Supreme Court rules no bail required for jailed immigrants, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   It’s official: Wall Stree…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 13, 2022 at 11:32 AM

Jan. 6 hearings continue today. Here’s why you should watch.

Poynter It’s still stunning to think about what these hearings are about.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Jan. 6 hearings continue today. Here’s why you should watch. Vice Chair Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., righ…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

June 13, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Why is it illegal to sell gasoline ‘too cheap?’

Poynter Plus, gas station clerks get an earful about prices, a look at airline ticket inflation, some of the hottest inflation categories in May, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Why is it illegal to sell…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

June 10, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Fill ‘er half up: AAA hears more ‘I’m out of gas’ calls

Poynter Plus, people expect inflation to get worse and have adjusted spending, a heat wave will drive up June electric bills this weekend, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Fill ‘er half up: AAA hears more…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

June 9, 2022 at 1:29 PM

A Turkish law could make it a crime to spread 'fake news'

Poynter Prison time isn't off the table. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Turkish ‘disinformation law’ will make it a crime to spread 'fake news' Parliament applauds Turkish president Tayyip Erdogan before hi…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 9, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Inside the drama at The Washington Post

Poynter The controversy currently swirling around The Washington Post doesn’t go back days. It goes back years. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Good morning. Today, a special edition of The Poynter Report, which …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

June 9, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Moderna announces booster that may offer a year of protection

Poynter Plus, COVID was the leading cause of police officer deaths in 2020, big apartment companies’ net incomes soar, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Moderna announces a booster that may offer a full ye…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 8, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Fox News’ disappointing plans for Jan. 6 hearing coverage

Poynter Shouldn’t a network that has ‘news’ in its title cover this newsworthy event? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Fox News’ plans for Jan. 6 hearing coverage are disappointing, but not surprising Fox…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

June 8, 2022 at 10:00 AM

‘Not much more to be done’ about gas prices, commerce secretary says

Poynter Plus, monkeypox is not nearly as bad as COVID, Boy Scouts are selling off camps to pay for lawsuit settlements, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   ‘Not much more to be done’ about gas prices, commer…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

June 7, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Remember, journalists, to take care of yourselves

Poynter Poynter is growing. Will you join our team? Plus applications open for The Power of Diverse Voices workshop. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   It’s been a heavy couple of weeks. I hope you’re able to t…

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  Alex Sujong Laughlin, The Cohort · [email protected]

June 7, 2022 at 12:29 PM

Twitter used to be a necessity. What is it now?

Poynter Early in my career, it was my job to convince journalists to join Twitter. Now I wonder if it’s worth it at all.   Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Early in my career, it was my job to convince journalists to join Tw…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 7, 2022 at 11:29 AM

Is it OK for police to pose as journalists?

Poynter A police officer in Troy, New York, masqueraded as a local TV cameraman to defuse a hostage situation. It worked. But not without harm. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Is it OK for police to pose as journ…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

June 7, 2022 at 10:00 AM

The work-from-home backlash grows

Poynter Plus, why gyms are potential COVID hot spots, dogs are very good at detecting the virus, the idea of drones with tasers for schools, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The work-from-home backlash gr…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 6, 2022 at 11:30 AM

The Jan. 6 hearings start this week. Will they matter?

Poynter The hearings will be televised in prime time. Many will either ignore them, downplay them or try to twist them for their own political gain. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The Jan. 6 hearings start this …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

June 6, 2022 at 9:59 AM

The cost of being shot by a gun

Poynter Plus, AR-15s are flying off the shelves after Biden's gun control speech, electric rates spike just in time for summer, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The cost of being shot by a gun In…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 3, 2022 at 11:30 AM

CNN’s broken ‘breaking news’

Poynter New CNN boss Chris Licht says the network is cutting back on the “Breaking News” banner that runs far too often. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   CNN’s broken ‘breaking news’ (AP Photo/Ron Harris)…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

June 3, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Tulsa shooting magnifies attention on attacks on physicians

Poynter Plus, the vast loophole to enter the US without a COVID test, gas prices force RV and boat owners to rethink summer plans, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Tulsa shooting magnifies attention on at…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 2, 2022 at 11:30 AM

At look back at Sheryl Sandberg's time at Facebook

Poynter As COO, Sandberg helped grow Facebook into one of the biggest and most successful companies in the world — but not without controversy. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Sheryl Sandberg — once known as Face…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

June 2, 2022 at 9:59 AM

Vaccines for the youngest children may soon be approved

Poynter Plus, an epidemiologist says you will probably get COVID-19 over and over, why infections can occur 90 days apart, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   COVID-19 vaccines for the youngest children may …

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  Baybars Örsek, IFCN director · [email protected]

June 1, 2022 at 7:59 PM

You’re invited to the world’s largest fact-checking summit ✅

Poynter GlobalFact 9 is coming to you live from Norway June 22-25 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.         Dear ,  As a loyal Factually subscriber, you are invited to join the International Fact-Checki…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 1, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Would seeing photos of mass shootings make a difference?

Poynter The country will do what it always does: argue over gun laws, send ‘thoughts and prayers’ and move on. Would photos change that status quo? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The debate continues: Would seei…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

June 1, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Lifeguard shortages leave pools closed, swimmers unprotected

Poynter Plus, continued chlorine shortages will delay other pool openings, home prices rose 20.6% in March compared to a year ago, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Lifeguard shortages leave pools closed, …

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

May 31, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Bring YOUR expertise to Poynter

Poynter We have eight jobs open at Poynter, plus new workshops about producing, reporting and leadership coming up Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   We have eight job openings at Poynter right now! Opportuniti…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 31, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Catching up with notable journalism after the long weekend

Poynter Starting with a stunning yet not surprising New York Times report about how efforts to cast doubt on and influence election results are well underway. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Catching up with nota…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

May 31, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Is anyone still paying attention to COVID-19 trends?

Poynter Plus, viruses that took time off during the pandemic are back with a vengeance, resident physicians unionizing after COVID-19 overload, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Is anyone still paying atte…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 27, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Looking back at a horrific week

Poynter Coverage of the police response and how politicians have responded, urgent questions about showing images, powerful late-night monologues, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Looking back at a horri…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

May 26, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Play your part in elevating the free press

Poynter Seek ethical sources for coverage of historic events Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Poynter is a crossroads where imagination meets possibility and where journalists, community leaders and citizens joi…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

May 26, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Telegram adds measures to block misinformation in Brazil

Poynter Journalists have speculated that Telegram wouldn't have taken the measures, if not compelled to by the courts Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. In Brazil, Telegram adds measures to block misleading information a…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 26, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Media coverage and reaction to the school shooting in Uvalde

Poynter Notable reporting, opinion writing, speeches, tweets and more to try to make sense of the shooting and what could happen next Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Poynter Report special edition: Media coverage…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

May 25, 2022 at 5:33 PM

Keep reading.

Poynter It matters. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Photo by Kristen Hare/Poynter This morning, I sat next to my husband and rows of other parents in folding chairs on the basketball court of the school where…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 25, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Another mass shooting, an all-too-familiar story

Poynter Just because they have become too common does not mean we should be anything less than heartbroken, angry and ashamed. Deeply, deeply ashamed. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   An all-too-familiar story: an…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

May 24, 2022 at 2:31 PM

Learn from the best in the business

Poynter Introducing Poynter's new Executive Leadership Summit. Plus, alumni news and moves, job postings and resources for reporters Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   When you train with Poynter, you not only ge…

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  Alex Sujong Laughlin, The Cohort · [email protected]

May 24, 2022 at 12:29 PM

Your Turn: Leadership is lonely; don't do it alone

Poynter The 19th’s Julia B. Chan on the power of collective action and group chats   Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. I wrote in the last issue about the particular squeeze that women of color face when they step into leadersh…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 24, 2022 at 11:30 AM

A bombshell investigation leads to a troubling report

Poynter The stunning report from Christianity Today says the Southern Baptist Convention suppressed allegations of sexual abuse by clergy over two decades. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Inside Christianity Toda…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 23, 2022 at 11:30 AM

The strangest interview of the weekend was ...

Poynter Brian Stelter’s interview with failed Senate candidate Kathy Barnette was an odd choice that surfaced some worthwhile thoughts about media coverage. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The strangest interview…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 20, 2022 at 11:30 AM

A respected journalist retires, Jen Psaki talks Peter Doocy, and more

Poynter Plus, 16 pieces of notable journalism for your weekend reading list Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A respected journalist retires, Jen Psaki talks Peter Doocy and weekend journalism suggestions Another b…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

May 20, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Monkeypox is no need for panic

Poynter Plus, demand for food bank help is at a pandemic high, a third of Americans believe the pandemic is over, food prices will keep rising, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Monkeypox is no need for pan…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 19, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Media must continue to fight against the Big Lie

Poynter This is a battle over the bedrock of our democracy. Those who lie simply because they don’t like the outcomes of certain elections must be exposed. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Media must continue to f…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

May 19, 2022 at 9:59 AM

One-third of Americans should now be wearing masks

Poynter Plus, US households spend $4,800 a year on gasoline, FDA to consider fall COVID-19 vaccine and vaccination campaign, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   One-third of Americans should now be wearing ma…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

May 18, 2022 at 12:30 PM

How is your newsroom covering schools?

Poynter Here are some that are taking education reporting to the lab  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Hi! Angela Fu and Amaris Castillo are helping me out again while I'm teaching. This week, they dig into how cover…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 18, 2022 at 11:30 AM

President Joe Biden calls white supremacy a ‘poison.’

Poynter Here are numbers to back that up. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   President Joe Biden calls white supremacy a ‘poison.’ Here are numbers to back that up. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill B…

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

May 18, 2022 at 10:00 AM

What's causing a new level of COVID-19 concern

Poynter NYC on high alert, hospitalizations rise; FDA approves boosters for children; feds offer more free tests Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A new level of COVID concern: NYC on high alert, hospitalizations ris…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

May 17, 2022 at 2:23 PM

How to beat writer's block 🙇

Poynter Tips from America's writing coach. Plus, debunking immigration myths, what to do when school's out and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Don't know what to write. Help. Zero to hero.  The above pr…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 17, 2022 at 11:30 AM

More coverage and reaction from the mass shooting in Buffalo

Poynter What else could have happened, where this hate thrives, the media’s use of the word ‘manifesto,’ and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   More coverage and reaction from the mass shooting in Buffalo …

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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]

May 17, 2022 at 10:00 AM

With the baby food shortage predicted to last months, pediatricians change recommendations

Poynter Plus, online groups form to help families find formula, vaccine rationing could happen as cases near pandemic highs, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   With the baby food shortage predicted to last m…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

May 16, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Right-wing media's role in the Buffalo shooting

Poynter Pundits like Tucker Carlson will put their spin on this and say they condemn violence. But it won’t erase what they have said. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What role did right-wing media play in the Bu…

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