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  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Wide swath of U.S. under extreme weather warning today

Poynter Plus, Biden asks Congress to avert a railroad strike; Title 42 is set to expire as 15 states sue to keep the migrant-blocking rule alive; and more Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting More than 30 …
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
November 28, 2022 at 12:30 PM

What’s next as Bob Iger returns to Disney?

Poynter Plus, Trump has dinner with Ye and holocaust denier Nick Fuentes; Fauci reminds us that COVID is still killing hundreds of people a day; and more Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What’s next as Bob Iger re…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
November 28, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Do red flag laws stop gun violence?

Poynter Plus, federal crime stats are unreliable due to underreporting by states, the Respect for Marriage Act is on the cusp of passing, and more Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting President Biden says …
  Barbara Allen, Poynter · [email protected]
November 23, 2022 at 1:30 PM

I’m thankful for you. Yes, you.

Poynter Here’s a look back at why. With pictures! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   An expression of gratitude toward journalism educators Thanksgiving reflection time! I’ll be brief*, and use pictures, becau…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
November 23, 2022 at 11:29 AM

Retailers worry about millions lost to 'organized retail theft'

Poynter Plus, The Marshall Project looks into the idea that “crime is on the rise,” and some thoughts on preventing awkward Thanksgiving conversations Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting We start our news…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
November 22, 2022 at 11:29 AM

Possible national railroad strike 2 weeks away — again

Poynter Plus, retailers’ attempts to outsmart supply issues may mean savings for consumers; know the risk of your holiday going viral; and more Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting   One of the biggest rai…
  Neil Brown, Poynter · [email protected]
November 21, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Partner with Poynter in support of democracy!

Poynter Support journalism's critical role in democracy. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Dear , As a lifelong journalist and someone raised to believe that respectful debate and honest differences are part o…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
November 21, 2022 at 11:29 AM

Pediatricians plead for Biden to declare RSV emergency

Poynter Plus, from COP27, what the 200-nation-signed agreement means for the US, for smaller nations and for efforts to turn back climate change Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting Pediatricians are askin…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
November 18, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Nancy Pelosi takes a big step aside

Poynter The California Democrat isn't retiring, but she'll no longer be the party's No.1 in the House. Plus media tidbits and recommendations for your weekend Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Nancy Pelosi takes a …
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
November 18, 2022 at 11:29 AM

Ticketmaster’s not-so-Swift action: Ticket sale is off

Poynter Plus, male fertility is on a steep decline and researchers aren't sure why, and a Texas bill wants to define the HOV-lane status of a fetus Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting Taylor Swift could b…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
November 17, 2022 at 12:30 PM

How the media is doing following Trump’s announcement

Poynter Plus, Murdoch-run outlets split on how they play the announcement, Ivanka say she's out, and it will take two to fill Woodruff's shoes at "Newshour"  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Covering Trump: How th…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
November 17, 2022 at 11:29 AM

Hospitals, patients try to cope with the Adderall shortage

Poynter Plus, why fired college football coaches are paid millions, and a new study that shows crossword puzzles may help your brain Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting Hospitals and patients nationwide a…
  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]
November 16, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Watergate was a local news story

Poynter A good reminder from a great night  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   In this May 7, 1973 file photo, reporters Bob Woodward, right, and Carl Bernstein, whose reporting of the Watergate case won them a Pul…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
November 16, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Donald Trump’s special announcement is not special for many

Poynter The former president made official his plans to seek another term in the White House. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Donald Trump’s special announcement is not special for many In this image fr…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
November 16, 2022 at 11:29 AM

What's required of NATO members if Poland was attacked?

Poynter Plus, the odds of a nationwide railway strike increase, and an alarming number of children are being arrested at school Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting We all knew this day might come, when a …
  Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]
November 15, 2022 at 9:30 PM

Take a step back after the midterms

Poynter Planning for 2023, covering gun violence, earning audience trust and more in this week’s training digest. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Following the excitement, anticipation and tallying of last w…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
November 15, 2022 at 12:30 PM

How should the media cover Donald Trump now?

Poynter There's a fine line between reporting on him and amplifying his rhetoric. Plus, Pence talks, more on the midterms, and Twitter troubles Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   How should the media cover Donald Tr…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
November 15, 2022 at 11:29 AM

‘Glassification’ of cities is a social and environmental threat

Poynter Plus, the cost of farmland is pricing out those who want to be farmers, and the 2024 presidential election is already at hand Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting Where is the inspirational archite…
  Barbara Allen, Poynter · [email protected]
November 14, 2022 at 7:01 PM

A quick hello from Poynter proper

Poynter This abbreviated newsletter means more good stuff is on the way.  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Hi there!  This week’s is going to be a short (and slightly delayed) newsletter because I got to head back…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
November 14, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Poynter honors work of journalism icons Woodward and Bernstein

Poynter Plus, Republicans lash out at Trump and question his place as the party's leader, and Elon Musk may have just taken a swipe at the wrong guy Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Poynter honors the work of jour…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
November 14, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Will Musk’s “remote work is over” announcement affect you?

Poynter Plus, in light of yet another deadly crash, maybe it's time to reconsider air shows, and the latest rage in fashion: "dad shoes" Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting Elon Musk ordered the remaining…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
November 11, 2022 at 12:44 PM

The fake tweet about free insulin sweeps the internet

Poynter Plus, a railroad strike looms again, air passengers really don't like those seats, and a refresher on how the U.S. House chooses a speaker Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting Somebody, we don’t kn…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
November 11, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Is Rupert Murdoch really turning on Donald Trump?

Poynter Given the latest headlines from the Daily News and Wall Street Journal, you'd think so. But as we've come to learn, don't count on it Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Is Rupert Murdoch really turning on Do…
  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]
November 10, 2022 at 5:10 PM

False narratives failed to take hold ahead of U.S. midterms

Poynter Experts reported that Election Day went smoothly, contrary to expectations Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. False narratives failed to take hold ahead of U.S. midterms (Shutterstock) The foretold …
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
November 10, 2022 at 12:30 PM

How the media is covering Election Day, er, Week

Poynter Florida Gov. DeSantis is the big winner while former President Trump and the GOP are declared losers. And the makeup of Congress is still undecided. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   How the media is coveri…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
November 10, 2022 at 11:29 AM

Let's thank candidates for being willing to run

Poynter Plus, getting more moms to run for office, takeaways on drug, abortion and prison labor measures, wins by LGBTQ candidates and more  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting Maybe today would be a good…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
November 9, 2022 at 12:31 PM

A look at the media coverage of Tuesday’s elections

Poynter MSNBC’s Steve Kornacki, CNN's John King and a host of others serve up superb Election Night coverage full of great information and analysis Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A look at the media coverage of …
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
November 9, 2022 at 11:29 AM

The party that controls Congress controls America’s COVID policy

Poynter Plus, a record number of Americans have moved to Mexico, the pandemic produced a 30% increase in alcohol deaths in the U.S., and more Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting A shift in congressional p…
  Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 4:00 PM

The journalist's job on Election Day 🇺🇸

Poynter Keep these tips top-of-mind today and in the week(s) ahead. This Weekly Training Digest is all about covering elections. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Voting ends tonight in the U.S. midterms. Here…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 12:31 PM

Is our national nightmare almost over?

Poynter With lawsuits already being filed, close races in key states and slow vote counting, don't expect a quiet post-Election Day  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Our national nightmare is almost over … or is i…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Who is most likely not to report results tonight?

Poynter 2020 offers a pretty good idea. Plus information and resources on poll watchers, voter intimidation, turnout and more to help you cover Election Day Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting We know wit…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
November 7, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Midterm anxiety could make for a week unlike any other

Poynter Plus, behind the scenes at 'Meet the Press,' the canceling of Tiffany Cross, so many fake Musks, and is Pennsylvania the land of Oz? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   This week could be unlike any other as m…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
November 7, 2022 at 11:29 AM

CDC adds the color purple for the new highest level of flu outbreak

Poynter Plus, we've stopped talking about it, but COVID continues to kill 2,500 people a day in U.S., and wastewater offers a picture of the virus' spread Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting The flu …
  Barbara Allen, Poynter · [email protected]
November 6, 2022 at 1:30 PM

A national nap should be on the ballot

Poynter It’s not. Despite the malaise that blankets us, we have to forge on as good role models. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Feeling ill at ease around this year’s midterms? Forge on and look for bright spots…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 11:30 AM

CNBC pulls plug on Shep Smith’s newscast

Poynter  The New York Times editorial board begins a series urging readers to understand the danger of extremist violence  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   CNBC pulls plug on Shep Smith’s newscast and other media …
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 10:29 AM

Whatever happened to making Daylight Saving Time permanent?

Poynter Plus, we check in with PolitiFact before the midterms, and new guidelines expand the number of people eligible for weight-loss surgery Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting Why are we still changing…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
November 3, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Why not having results on election night is OK

Poynter “Not knowing the winner on election night says nothing about the fairness of an election or the accuracy of results.”  Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Why not having results on election night is OK …
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
November 3, 2022 at 10:29 AM

Study links video games, increased brain functions in kids

Poynter Plus, an FCC commissioner's push to ban TikTok in the United States, the rise of the apartment scammers, and more Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting A new medical study says there is proof that p…
  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]
November 2, 2022 at 1:25 PM

Forgiveness > Permission

Poynter Advice from the team behind LAT's latest Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   (Marisol Ortega / For the Los Angeles Times) Quick note: I’m off next week and there will be no Local Edition in your inbox. S…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
November 2, 2022 at 11:30 AM

The trouble with the polls

Poynter With Election Day less than a week away, there are a plenty of reasons not to trust the numbers being reported Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The trouble with the polls A sign is placed outside of…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
November 2, 2022 at 10:29 AM

What is projection bombing, and how is it used?

Poynter Plus, interest rates are expected to rise again in an attempt to slow inflation as restaurants and food companies cash in Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting Jacksonville, Florida, police say it …
  Weekly Training Digest · [email protected]
November 1, 2022 at 3:07 PM

Facts for the final days of voting

Poynter Stay sharp as the midterms come to a close. Plus: inspiration for connecting with diverse audiences, job postings and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   This week's digest is filled with resources…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
November 1, 2022 at 11:30 AM

What happens when the boss spreads misinformation?

Poynter Elon Musk starts off his Twitter tenure by tweeting a post linking to a fake story about Nancy Pelosi's husband. The reaction is swift. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What happens when the boss spreads m…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
November 1, 2022 at 10:29 AM

Report: Legal abortions drop 6% — a closer look

Poynter Plus, today's open jobs report, what the dwindling supply of helium means for hospitals (and parades), and more Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting A new study by a pro-abortion group says there w…
  Barbara Allen, Poynter · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 6:13 PM

Spit on a troll’s shoulder makes for good journalism

Poynter Watching student journalists at Penn State cover the Proud Boys/protest filled my heart with pride (bodily fluids notwithstanding) Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Penn State students protested a Proud Boy…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 1:53 PM

UPDATED LINK! The Supreme Court and the future of affirmative action

Poynter Plus, tips for reading and evaluating political polls, how American Rescue Plan funds have been used to fortify law enforcement, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting The U.S. Supreme Cour…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 10:29 AM

The Supreme Court and the future of affirmative action

Poynter Plus, tips for reading and evaluating political polls, how American Rescue Plan funds have been used to fortify law enforcement, and more. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting The U.S. Supreme Cour…
  Al Tompkins | Poynter · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 10:29 AM

30-year home mortgage rates hit 7%

Poynter Plus, oil profits are up, the supply of diesel fuel is down, flu cases are climbing, and more people with disabilities are finding work Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The One-Minute Meeting 30-year mortgage rates …
  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]
October 27, 2022 at 3:53 PM

A covid misinformation bill is dividing doctors.

Poynter The definition of "misinformation" becomes muddied when consensus changes Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. California’s covid misinformation bill just dropped. And it’s dividing doctors. (Shutterstock)…
  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]
October 27, 2022 at 11:30 AM

CNN is facing unsettling news in uncertain times

Poynter 'These changes will not be easy because they will affect people, budgets, and projects.' Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   CNN is facing unsettling news in uncertain times (AP Photo/Ron Harris) …