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August 7, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Axios and Tampa Bay Times institute mass staff cuts

Poynter The layoffs are the first in Axios’ eight-year history. More than 80 news outlets have cut staff in 2024, with several shutting down completely. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Axios and Ta…

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August 6, 2024 at 2:12 PM

Getting grants for your journalism

Poynter Our newest training offers step-by-step guidance on building out your grant requests. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Your step-by-step guide to writing grant requests — created by journalists, for jo…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 6, 2024 at 11:29 AM

Why Bloomberg’s broken embargo matters

Poynter Bloomberg prematurely shared news about Evan Gershkovich before he and other prisoners were safely back in the US, putting the operation in jeopardy Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good mor…

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August 5, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Russia’s false charges for Evan Gershkovich provoked a ‘loud’ response

Poynter ‘The Russians didn't give us much of a choice,’ a Journal editor said, ‘because they came out and said he is a spy. Total nonsense.’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good morning, everyone. …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 2, 2024 at 11:30 AM

WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich freed in prisoner swap

Poynter Two powerful words shared on social media, signs and bumper stickers became a reality Thursday. Free Evan! After 16 months, Gershkovich is now free. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   ‘It is a…

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August 1, 2024 at 11:30 AM

The good, the bad and the ugly of Donald Trump’s appearance with NABJ

Poynter By the time Trump took the stage, patience was already thin and tensions were already bubbling. The result was a mixed bag. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The good, the bad and the ugly of…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 31, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Donald Trump and the major split among Black journalists

Poynter Trump will participate in a Q&A at the National Association of Black Journalists convention today. His attendance has kicked up a hornet’s nest. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Donald T…

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July 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Join us for an evening inside the Pulitzer Prizes 🏆

Poynter You’re invited to Poynter’s exclusive event on Sept. 25 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Inside the Pulitzer Prizes – What is it like to choose journalism’s best? We are thrilled to invite you to a new…

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July 30, 2024 at 1:30 PM

What "essential skills" really means

Poynter Newsroom leaders know journalism, so this December training focuses on the human-centered skills they need to be effective, empathetic leaders. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.     Come for the …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 30, 2024 at 11:29 AM

President Joe Biden writes for … The Washington Post

Poynter In an opinion piece for the Post, Biden called for major changes to the Supreme Court, including term limits and a code of ethics policy Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   President Joe Biden …

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July 29, 2024 at 11:31 AM

In praise of The New York Times and The Washington Post

Poynter In a historic month, the nation's top two newspapers, renowned as the gold standard of American journalism, have truly lived up to their reputations Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   In prais…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 26, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Let the Olympic Games begin. Will you watch?

Poynter Ratings for the Games have been down in recent years. But after a relentless political news cycle, are Americans looking for a break? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Let the Olympic Games b…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 25, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Media reaction to President Joe Biden’s historic address to the nation

Poynter ‘This is the type of speech that will be replayed for decades to come.’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Media reaction to President Joe Biden’s historic address to the nation Pres…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

July 24, 2024 at 12:34 PM

AI-curious?

Poynter Honestly, same. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   I’ve never really understood bitcoin. I tried. Kind of. But the news around it and its potential role in journalism felt fast, the promises big and the fails b…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 24, 2024 at 11:30 AM

What is Donald Trump saying about debating Kamala Harris?

Poynter The former president said he’s ‘willing’ and that it’s ‘very important’ for candidates to debate, but that he’s ‘not thrilled’ that ABC News is host Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   What is …

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July 23, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Level Up your AI game

Poynter Our newest training features practical applications and useful AI tools that journalists can begin employing immediately. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.     This is the AI training you've been…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 23, 2024 at 11:31 AM

The Harris-Biden-Trump news cycle leaves us thirsty for more

Poynter News outlets are filling audience interest with opinion, analysis and predictions. Not all of it has been perfect, but most of it has been good. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The Harris-B…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter Institute · [email protected]

July 22, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Media coverage of Biden's decision to drop out

Poynter TV journalists used words such as ‘explosive’ and ‘bombshell’ and ‘historically chaotic.’ None of that was hyperbolic. None of it. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   ‘A political earthquake’: …

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July 19, 2024 at 11:31 AM

A media frenzy as Trump speaks while Biden weighs his future

Poynter Stories that Biden could drop out are dominating coverage. But it’s hard to know what to make of them because the quoted sources are vague. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   A media frenzy as…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 18, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Where’s the official report of Trump’s injuries?

Poynter There’s been no statement, release, press conference or medical report. Voters deserve to know how he’s doing, one columnist argues. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Where’s the official rep…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

July 17, 2024 at 12:34 PM

Read the obits

Poynter At a time when so much divides and rankles, obituaries remind us of what we have in common Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   In 2020, I started a fellowship experimenting with obituaries. Through the Reynolds…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 17, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Morning Joe hosts upset over not being on the air

Poynter ‘Next time we’re told there’s going to be a news feed replacing us, we will be in our chairs … or they can get somebody else to host the show.’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Not your aver…

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July 16, 2024 at 1:31 PM

An outstanding opportunity for public media

Poynter Poynter and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting are partnering for an exciting new training program that builds on earlier successes. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.     Public media plays …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 16, 2024 at 11:30 AM

A jam-packed day of news, and we’re just getting started

Poynter Lester Holt offered a spotty interview with Biden, Trump picked his VP, the RNC kicked off and details emerged about the shooting — all in one day Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   A jam-pack…

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July 15, 2024 at 11:30 AM

The story behind the powerful photo of Trump that could change the country

Poynter The Associated Press photographer who made the now-famous photo said he never thought about the danger of the moment. He was too caught up in his job. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Media …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 12, 2024 at 12:06 PM

Editorials blast Trump while questions about Biden remain

Poynter The New York Times and Los Angeles Times published editorials saying Trump is unfit to be president. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Editorials blast Trump while questions about Biden remai…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 11, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Big changes — and cuts — are coming to CNN

Poynter As CNN reorganizes under CEO Mark Thompson, 100 staffers (or about 3% of CNN’s workforce) will lose their jobs Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Big changes — and cuts — are coming to CNN …

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July 10, 2024 at 11:30 AM

How come the media isn’t asking ‘What about Trump?’

Poynter Why aren’t there more calls for Trump to drop out like there are for Biden? There’s a simple answer. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   How come the media isn’t asking ‘What about Trump?’ …

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July 9, 2024 at 3:38 PM

A transformative experience

Poynter Leadership Academy for Diversity in Media's applications close today. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A transformative experience for BIPOC journalists Applications for one of our most valuable and uniq…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 9, 2024 at 11:30 AM

‘Morning Joe’ becomes Angry Joe as the Biden debate continues

Poynter President Joe Biden gave a surprise phone interview to Joe Scarborough’s MSNBC show and didn’t hold back, goading Democrat ‘elites’ to run against him Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   ‘Morni…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

July 8, 2024 at 1:29 PM

Maria Ressa electrifies GlobalFact

Poynter 500+ fact-checkers in Sarajevo Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. • GlobalFact 11, held in Sarajevo in June 2024, brought together fact-checkers worldwide to celebrate achievements and address challenges in the f…

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July 8, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Reaction to Joe Biden’s ABC News interview

Poynter Columnists, correspondents and pundits mostly agreed on one thing: Biden’s interview with George Stephanopoulos offered little reassurance Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Reaction to Joe Bi…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

July 3, 2024 at 12:29 PM

Need a side of media literacy?

Poynter How one Dallas reporter took on deepfakes Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Photo courtesy Elizabeth Myong Here’s the third dispatch from our summer series sharing how-tos, tips, projects and guides fro…

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July 2, 2024 at 2:41 PM

Get election-ready with this training

Poynter Beat Academy wants to prepare journalists for whatever November holds. Won't you join us? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A deep understanding of voting systems is a must this election year. How ready is y…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

July 2, 2024 at 11:29 AM

Former Biden press secretary weighs in on the ‘bad debate’

Poynter Jen Psaki said those who helped Biden prepare are not to blame for his awful performance and that, simply, ‘Biden was bad’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good morning. Just a quick announc…

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July 1, 2024 at 11:29 AM

Will Biden stay in the race? The media frenzy continues.

Poynter Media commentators, pundits and editorial boards have called for Biden to drop out. But the word is that he and his campaign are plowing forward. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Will Presid…

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June 28, 2024 at 11:29 AM

Media reaction to the newsworthy first presidential debate

Poynter Joe Biden had a bad night. That was the story from Thursday’s debate — not anything Trump said, whether it was true or not. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Media reaction and pertinent thou…

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June 27, 2024 at 11:29 AM

How PolitiFact is preparing for tonight’s debate

Poynter 27 staffers from PolitiFact will fact-check the candidates in real time and publish their findings in two languages Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   How PolitiFact and others are preparing f…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

June 26, 2024 at 1:49 PM

How L.A. Taco saved itself …

Poynter (... with a lot of help) Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Screenshot, L.A. Taco In 2020, I wrote about a group of local food writers reimagining their work and its role in local news. One of them was J…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 26, 2024 at 11:30 AM

A big week for Biden, Trump and … CNN

Poynter CNN’s ratings are down, partly because of cord-cutting. But it’s also facing stiff competition from the more opinionated cable news channels. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   A big week for …

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June 25, 2024 at 1:30 PM

What alumni are saying about this powerful program

Poynter Poynter’s Leadership Academy for Diversity in Media is looking for BIPOC journalism leaders for its next training academy. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A 'commitment to helping other journalists of colo…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 25, 2024 at 11:30 AM

CNN cuts off Trump spokesperson after repeated warnings

Poynter Karoline Leavitt would not stop verbally attacking CNN debate moderators Jake Tapper and Dana Bash. So anchor Kasie Hunt cut her off. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   This is how you do it: …

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June 24, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Is this the biggest presidential debate in US history?

Poynter Many of the circumstances are unprecedented. Moderators Jake Tapper and Dana Bash face a job that has become increasingly more difficult. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Is this the biggest…

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June 21, 2024 at 11:30 AM

RFK Jr. won't appear in CNN debate

Poynter CNN announced Thursday that Kennedy did not qualify. All along, he looked to be a long shot. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Two’s a party, three’s a crowd as RFK Jr. kept out of debate …

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June 20, 2024 at 11:29 AM

Jeff Bezos speaks out about Washington Post drama

Poynter Bezos seemed to show support for his embattled publisher, but his statement is unlikely to squash criticism coming from inside the Post's walls Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   More Washingt…

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June 19, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Get your ticket to *the* fact-checking event of the year

Poynter GlobalFact 11 is set for June 26-28 in Sarajevo — and you can attend virtually. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The Super Bowl for fact-checkers The world’s largest and most impactful annual summit…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

June 18, 2024 at 11:29 AM

Could social media soon have warning labels?

Poynter The US surgeon general wants a warning — similar to those on tobacco products — that points out the mental health risks of social media apps. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   A quick note be…

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June 17, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Remarkably few digital news subscribers pay full price

Poynter Of those who pay for news online (itself a low fraction of subscribers), at least 60% pay less than the full price. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   For today’s lead item, I turn it over to …

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June 14, 2024 at 11:29 AM

WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich to stand trial in Russia

Poynter Gershkovich was arrested in March 2023 on trumped-up charges of espionage. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Wall Street Journal reporter…

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June 13, 2024 at 11:29 AM

More media questions from the Justice Alito recording

Poynter Lauren Windsor released more of her secretly recorded conversation with Alito and stood her ground in a Q&A with Politico. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   More media questions from the …

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