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January 6, 2025 at 12:31 PM

The new year looks the same as last at the Post

Poynter The Post again faces uncomfortable controversy, this time with a Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist quitting in protest Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The new year looks the same as last ye…

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December 20, 2024 at 12:30 PM

The 2024 year in media

Poynter A divisive election, turbulence at one of the nation’s legendary newspapers, controversial stoppages of presidential endorsements and so much more Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   A Poynter …

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December 19, 2024 at 1:01 PM

ABC News’ settlement decision won't go away

Poynter Media news tends to phase out fast, but the baffling settlement decision by ABC News continues to linger — inside and outside of the network Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   A story that won…

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December 18, 2024 at 6:46 PM

Your chance to champion public media

Your chance to champion public media Support impactful journalism before Dec. 31. ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌    …

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December 18, 2024 at 1:44 PM

Bah! Humbug! 😤

Poynter Shopping carts, Cybertrucks and other Festivus fodder Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Last week I went to Washington, D.C., for work and I flew Southwest. People are generally decent in this airline's "Hunge…

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December 18, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Behind the scenes of PolitiFact’s Lie of the Year

Poynter Local authorities denied claims that Haitian immigrants in Ohio ate pets, but Trump and Vance pushed the falsehood, causing real-world consequences Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Behind th…

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December 17, 2024 at 2:16 PM

New year, new skills: make 2025 your year for growth

Poynter Child welfare, mental health, advanced editing among offerings in 2025 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   At the Poynter Institute, we are committed to excellence in journalism and the pursuit of truth i…

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December 17, 2024 at 12:33 PM

CNN investigates its own story and sets the record straight

Poynter The network aired a dramatic interview of a man being freed from a Syrian prison. It appears that CNN and war correspondent Clarissa Ward were duped. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   CNN inv…

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December 16, 2024 at 12:31 PM

Why did ABC News settle a lawsuit with Trump?

Poynter The network could have continued to fight the case. Some experts think it could represent an ‘attitudinal shift’ in American media. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Why did ABC News settle a…

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December 13, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Trump made a bizarre pick to lead VOA

Poynter Kari Lake, who has spent years decrying ‘fake news,’ may head the federally funded broadcaster that provides independent news worldwide Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Donald Trump made a b…

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December 12, 2024 at 12:30 PM

ProPublica’s reporting on Pete Hegseth is journalism done right

Poynter Rigorous reporting revealed a potentially big story was a nonstory. For its verification efforts, the nonprofit took a beating. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   ProPublica’s reporting on Pet…

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December 11, 2024 at 3:15 PM

Because of you, journalism thrives

Because of you, journalism thrives Giving Tuesday may be over, but our mission continues. Dec 11 | View in browser ,Last week on #GivingTuesday, readers like you reminded us how much Poynter’s work matters — to you, to your communities, and to journalism’s future. Because of…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

December 11, 2024 at 1:18 PM

Demystifying journalism

Poynter How one newsroom is building bridges Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   (Image courtesy PublicSource and Define American) Hi! I’m traveling this week for work and happy to turn this newsletter over to my…

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December 11, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Who will be Time’s person of the year?

Poynter The magazine has named 10 finalists. One of them feels like a no-brainer. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Who will be Time’s person of the year? Elon Musk, Time’s person of the ye…

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December 10, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Leadership matters now more than ever: are you ready to lead?

Poynter Sign up today for Poynter’s Lead with Influence virtual training Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Leadership in journalism matters now more than ever. In today's rapidly changing and often uncertain wo…

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December 10, 2024 at 12:30 PM

The Murdoch succession drama is juicy enough for TV

Poynter The media mogul’s family in-fighting shows that sometimes life not only imitates art, it influences it. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Rupert Murdoch’s succession drama is juicy enough to …

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December 9, 2024 at 12:30 PM

It’s moments like these when CNN shows its value

Poynter While CNN often gets beat up for its programming, Sunday’s coverage from Syria showed the network at its very best Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   It’s moments like these when CNN shows its…

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December 6, 2024 at 12:30 PM

A prominent contributor leaves the Los Angeles Times in protest

Poynter The legal columnist wrote a scathing piece about how he would no longer work for the Times due to the meddling of its owner Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   A prominent contributor leaves th…

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December 5, 2024 at 2:20 PM

A new chapter for fact-checking: information integrity

Poynter Africa’s fact-checking community shows its growing strength… research on outrage and misinformation… Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. A new chapter for fact-checking: information integrity Fact-checker…

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December 5, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Pete Hegseth blames the media for his shaky nomination

Poynter The former Fox News host called coverage of his contentious defense secretary nomination the ‘classic art of the smear’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Pete Hegseth blames the media for his…

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December 4, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Trump relishes his relationship with the press. How will that affect his attacks on it?

Poynter In the latest episode of ‘The Poynter Report Podcast,’ AP media writer David Bauder says that Trump’s strikes may be impulsive, not organized Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Trump relishes …

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December 4, 2024 at 1:34 PM

Transforming the crime beat

Poynter Public safety > “if it bleeds it leads” Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Hi and happy December! This week, I’m turning the newsletter over to my colleagues, Barbara Allen and Kelly McBride, for a short loo…

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December 4, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Most – not all – media all over the Pete Hegseth story

Poynter As of Tuesday, concerns about Donald Trump’s defense secretary nominee had been mostly absent from Fox News Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Most – not all – media all over the Pete Hegseth …

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December 3, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Journalism needs you this Giving Tuesday

Journalism needs you this Giving Tuesday Help strengthen democracy today. Dec 03 | View in browser ,When journalism and truth are challenged, democracy itself is challenged.In today’s digital world, finding trustworthy news and information has become increasingly difficult. …

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December 3, 2024 at 2:40 PM

Friday's the deadline for these top training opportunities

Poynter Closing soon: Women's Leadership Academy, Transforming Local Crime, and Executive Editorial Integrity and Leadership Initiative. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Application deadlines approaching for w…

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December 3, 2024 at 12:31 PM

Media reaction to President Biden’s pardon of his son

Poynter The media world went into overdrive with its analysis, with some pundits calling President Biden a ‘liar’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Media reaction to President Joe Biden’s pardon of h…

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December 2, 2024 at 12:32 PM

Trump’s latest nominee poses yet another threat to journalism

Poynter ‘We’re going to come after you, whether it’s criminally or civilly — we’ll figure that out.’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Hey, everyone. We’re back after a week’s break for Thanksgiving,…

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November 26, 2024 at 4:45 PM

With gratitude: Training opportunities just for you

Poynter Applications close next week for Leadership Academy for Women in Media and our public media executives training program. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   In appreciation of journalists It's a long h…

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November 26, 2024 at 3:47 PM

You can uplift the next generation of writers

You can uplift the next generation of writers Empower tomorrow’s storytellers. Nov 26 | View in browser ,Every great writer starts somewhere — and you can help them begin.Write Field, one of Poynter's proudest programs, empowers Black and Hispanic students to become more con…

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November 25, 2024 at 12:31 PM

What we’re thankful for in media in 2024

Poynter 18 Poynter employees share what they’re thankful for, including local and student journalism, our colleagues, The Onion and … Highlights magazine? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   What we’re…

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November 22, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Trump will use ‘every tool in the toolbox’ to attack the press, legendary editor says

Poynter In an interview with Terry Gross and David Remnick, former Washington Post editor Marty Baron offered a dire warning about Trump and the media Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Trump will use…

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November 21, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Suddenly it’s OK to not stick to sports

Poynter The commentators who chastised Colin Kaepernick and LeBron James for political statements seem totally fine with players doing the ‘Trump dance’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Suddenly it’s…

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November 20, 2024 at 8:31 PM

2024 tested journalism. You can strengthen it for what’s next.

2024 tested journalism. You can strengthen it for what’s next. Help shape journalism’s future. Nov 20 | View in browser Dear ,You’ve seen how 2024 has been a pivotal year for journalism — and how Poynter has been there every step of the way. Over 40,000 journalists and over …

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November 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Trump could further destabilize a wobbly era for press freedom

Poynter In the latest episode of ‘The Poynter Report Podcast,’ two media experts grade the press’s election coverage and forecast a bumpy road ahead Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Trump’s second te…

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November 20, 2024 at 1:49 PM

🎀🪩

Poynter A quick dispatch from journalism prom Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts laughs during the Poynter Institute’s Bowtie Ball in Tampa, Florida, on Nov. 16, 2024.…

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November 20, 2024 at 12:30 PM

‘Morning Joe’s’ visit with Trump draws criticism

Poynter Was there more to Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski’s meeting than restarting communications and doing the right thing journalistically? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   ‘Morning Joe’s’ vi…

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November 19, 2024 at 6:02 PM

It's time to put your influence to work

Poynter One of Poynter's hallmark leadership programs is for people who lead without direct reports. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Even without direct reports, you can learn to flex your leadership muscle …

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November 19, 2024 at 2:15 PM

Study on repeated falsehoods in politics

Poynter Plus Wisconsin Watch’s efforts to fill news deserts, YouTube’s information panels for fact-checkers, and IFCN’s ENGAGE 2024 grants… Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. One in four: Repeated falsehoods undermine fa…

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November 19, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Trump praises a ‘free, fair and open’ press — as long as it falls in line

Poynter Trump is a fan of a free and open press as long as he agrees with the coverage. Which, of course, really isn’t a free and open press. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Donald Trump praises a …

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November 18, 2024 at 12:30 PM

How could Trump actually go after the media?

Poynter His attacks are for real. Here are at least 3 things Trump could do to threaten the news media once he becomes president. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   How could Donald Trump actually go a…

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November 15, 2024 at 12:30 PM

The truth is stranger (and funnier) than fiction as The Onion buys InfoWars

Poynter It’s the type of headline you might see from the satirical news site. And, this time, it’s entirely true. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The truth is stranger (and funnier) than fiction as…

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November 14, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Is Elon Musk already wearing out his welcome?

Poynter One ‘insider’ told Politico, ‘Elon is getting a little big for his britches’ in the Trump camp. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Is Elon Musk already wearing out his welcome with Donald Trum…

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November 13, 2024 at 3:06 PM

OK to skip 😘

Poynter & other tips for a never-ending news cycle Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Any time I get together with a group of journalists for a few days of learning, I tell them the same thing: It’s OK to disconnec…

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November 13, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Celebrating Poynter’s 50th anniversary … with your help

Poynter We are drafting a list of the 50 most significant media moments and people of the past 50 years. We need your input. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   We’re celebrating Poynter’s 50th anniver…

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November 12, 2024 at 2:31 PM

These applications are due soon — don't miss out!

Poynter Three outstanding Poynter trainings close in just under a month. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   You've got just under a month to apply for one of our transformative trainings Applications for thre…

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November 12, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Are Donald Trump and Elon Musk BFFs or headed for a split?

Poynter A prominent biographer and a leading tech journalist have both warned that Musk should not expect the bromance to last Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Are Donald Trump and Elon Musk BFFs or…

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November 11, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Press freedom groups share grim warnings about Trump

Poynter The Committee to Protect Journalists, Reporters Without Borders and Freedom of the Press Foundation have all raised concerns about the next 4 years Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Press fre…

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November 8, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Donald Trump and the media: looking back and ahead

Poynter Four media experts and analysts discuss how the press covered Trump in this election cycle and what to expect going forward Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Donald Trump and the media: a loo…

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November 7, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Last chance: Secure your Bowtie Ball ticket now 🎊

Poynter Just a few tickets remain for Poynter’s biggest night of the year. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Don’t miss out – tickets for the Bowtie Ball are almost gone Time is running out to secure your place…

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November 7, 2024 at 12:30 PM

A doomsday media reaction following Trump’s victory

Poynter After winning a second term, Trump now seems emboldened to continue his assault on the media Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   A doomsday media reaction following Donald Trump’s presidential …

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