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February 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM

Calling out President Trump’s falsehoods on Ukraine

Poynter When Trump accused Zelenskyy of starting the war between Ukraine and Russia, journalists loudly spelled out the truth Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good on the media for calling out Presi…

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February 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM

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Poynter Bonus if it’s for or about local journalism Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   This newsletter is nothing like I first envisioned it. It was originally going to be called “City Desk.” It had a monthly theme wit…

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February 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Live from the Pentagon: conservative radio

Poynter Inviting a radio show to broadcast from the Pentagon probably isn’t dangerous, but it further shows the Trump admin’s intent to favor friendly media Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Live fro…

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February 18, 2025 at 6:34 PM

New webinar 👉 Reporting to rebuild trust with a divided audience

Poynter Discover strategies to break through polarization in our new Beat Academy webinar series. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   America’s deepening political polarization makes it increasingly challenging f…

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February 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Elon Musk shares a chilling post about ‘60 Minutes’

Poynter The same man who preaches about the First Amendment and free speech wrote that ‘60 Minutes’ deserves ‘a long prison sentence’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   More media threats: Elon Musk s…

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February 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM

White House continues absurd ban against Associated Press

Poynter The Trump administration doubles down, barring journalists from Air Force One as the AP holds fast on its use of "Gulf of Mexico." Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   White House continues its …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 14, 2025 at 12:32 PM

Is White House media ban history repeating itself?

Poynter The Obama White House refused to let Fox News participate in a network pool rotation until other outlets came to Fox's defense. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   History sort of repeats itsel…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

February 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Making the case for facts

Poynter Fact-checking works by defending reality Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The Case for Facts                                                Illustration by Christoph Niemann.  By Angie Drobnic Hol…

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February 13, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Disturbing turn as White House bans AP from events

Poynter Reporters are barred from Oval Office news events after The Associated Press refuses to change its style to Gulf of America. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   From absurd to disturbing as Tru…

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February 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM

Apply by Feb. 14: Training programs to elevate your journalism career.

Poynter The deadline is approaching to secure your spot in these sought-after opportunities. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Great journalism starts with great training, and Poynter’s programs provide the ski…

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February 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM

How $5 a month helps curb misinformation online

How $5 a month helps curb misinformation online Your membership’s impact is far-reaching. ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­…

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  Tom Jones I Poynter · [email protected]

February 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Mediocre questions, no follow-ups: Fox News’ Super Bowl interview with Donald Trump

Poynter Bret Baier misses an opportunity during the first presidential pre-game interview since 2022 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Mediocre questions, rambling answers, no follow-ups: Fox News’ S…

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February 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Will we ever see the Super Bowl on streaming?

Poynter With 100 million-plus viewers, it may be too big of an American cultural event to play on anything other than over-the-air television. For now. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Will we ever …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Fox News hires a Trump

Poynter The network continues to peddle itself as a legitimate news outlet. Hiring the sitting president’s daughter-in-law makes that claim indefensible. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Fox News go…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

February 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM

Let people see you as a person first

Poynter Build trust during polarized times Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Hi! This week I’m turning this newsletter over to my colleague, Jon Greenberg. Jon is a former PolitiFact reporter, now a Poynter faculty me…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM

The challenge of covering Elon Musk

Poynter Much of the media is still trying to get a handle on how to cover Musk and what he’s doing to the federal government Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The challenge of covering Elon Musk …

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February 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM

Your new manager 'lightbulb moment' awaits at Poynter.

Poynter Apply for Poynter’s upcoming leadership workshop by Feb. 14. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Some lessons stick with you long after the training ends.  That’s exactly what past participants of Poynte…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

February 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Donald Trump brings back the Super Bowl interview

Poynter Fox News’ Bret Baier will interview Trump for the pregame show. Will Baier grill him, as he did Kamala Harris, or just serve softballs? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Donald Trump brings b…

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February 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Trump’s attacks on the media begin

Poynter A push to remove some news outlets from the Pentagon may be symbolic, but fears that Trump would stifle the media are coming to fruition Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   And so it begins — T…

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January 31, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Media responsibly covers plane crash, calls out Trump

Poynter Responsible media outlets are moving slowly and erring on the side of caution. The president is not. And they’re rightfully criticizing him for it. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The media…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

January 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Inside IFCN’s defense of fact-checking: What we told major media about Meta’s fact-checking retreat

Poynter IFCN director speaks to major outlets about Meta’s fact-checking program; $2M in ENGAGE grants awarded. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Angie Drobnic Holan on Meta’s fact-checking exit and what’s at stake …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Media coverage of plane crash in Washington, D.C.

Poynter CNN, as it always does during big stories, immediately called upon dozens of correspondents, contributors and experts to go over the grim news Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Media coverage…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Is Meta’s new fact-checking plan just ‘window dressing?’

Poynter In the latest episode of ‘The Poynter Report Podcast,’ IFCN director Angie Drobnic Holan points to X’s fact-checking system as a cautionary tale Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Meta’s user …

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

January 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Covering the child welfare system

Poynter (Free workshops for you and your newsroom!) Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Steve Volk started covering the child welfare system by happenstance.  “I was deeply interested in working for Resolve Philly, a j…

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January 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM

New White House press secretary debuts with bluster

Poynter Karoline Leavitt took digs at the press, announced a seat for ‘new media’ and seemed to reestablish the combative dynamic of the last Trump presidency Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   New Wh…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

January 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM

Shape the story, lead the newsroom: Poynter producer training

Poynter The deadline is fast approaching for Poynter’s Peak Producing program. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   In a newsroom, every decision shapes the story.  It takes the right call at the right moment, ba…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM

A new day at CBS with a reimagined ‘Evening News’

Poynter It’s risky to change an established newscast, but the ‘Evening News’ has trailed ABC’s ‘World News Tonight’ and NBC’s ‘Nightly News’ for years Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   It’s a new day…

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January 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM

🎧 Cut through the noise with the Poynter Report Podcast

Poynter Season two out now. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Tom Jones (left) records a podcast with guest Eric Deggans of NPR. (Courtesy: USF) Hi , The year 2025 has begun with a whirlwind of significant …

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

January 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM

Your invitation to join our membership program

Your invitation to join our membership program We’re launching Poynter’s First Amendment Society. ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏…

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January 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Digging deep into Meta’s controversial decision on fact-checking

Poynter It’s easy to see what made Meta take a 180 on fact-checking: Trump became president and Mark Zuckerberg caved to him and pressure from the right Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Digging deep…

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January 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM

CNN readies for a shift away from TV

Poynter The network is cutting 200 traditional TV jobs but plans to add as many over time to support its digital transformation Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   CNN readies for a shift away from TV …

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

January 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM

Truth of the Matter: Your monthly Poynter update

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January 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Murdoch’s media co. settles with Prince Harry, issues rare apology

Poynter The outlets in Murdoch’s news empire tend to be combative when accused of wrongdoing. This extensive apology is a surprising departure. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Rupert Murdoch’s medi…

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January 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM

Newspaper war, interrupted

Poynter A look inside two Baltimore newsrooms Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The Baltimore Banner headquarters in the city’s Inner Harbor on October 17, 2024. (Angela Fu/Poynter) For a few years now, Baltim…

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January 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Conservative media continue to rewrite Jan. 6 history

Poynter Conservative commentators who previously denounced that day’s violence are suddenly singing a different tune Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Trump world and conservative media continue to r…

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January 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Future-ready journalism: 3 New Poynter trainings in 2025

Poynter Just launched: Polarized America, Advanced Editing and Covering Child Welfare Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Journalism is constantly evolving, and so are you. At Poynter, we’re committed to helping …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Seating arrangements at the inauguration were a preview

Poynter Ultrawealthy tech leaders had better seats than Cabinet members, governors and other top public servants. It’s difficult to miss the symbolism. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Seating arrang…

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  Tom Jones I Poynter · [email protected]

January 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Google CEO is the latest tech boss headed to Donald Trump’s inauguration

Poynter Sundar Pichai joins CEOs from X, Meta, Amazon and TikTok for prime spot at ceremony Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Google CEO is the latest tech boss headed to Donald Trump’s inauguration …

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January 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Washington Post staffers to Jeff Bezos: We need your help

Poynter 400 employees send plea to billionaire owner about leadership concerns Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Washington Post staffers to Jeff Bezos: We need your help (AP Photo/Pablo Ma…

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January 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM

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Poynter See, understand, help Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A person sifts through items at an aid center for people affected by wildfires at Santa Anita Park Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Arcadia, Calif. (AP Phot…

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January 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Rashida Jones steps down as MSNBC president

Poynter Comcast plans to spin off MSNBC and its other cable channels into a separate publicly traded company Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Rashida Jones steps down as MSNBC president as the netwo…

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January 14, 2025 at 2:32 PM

This week at Poynter: Shaping media's future

Poynter See how Poynter is empowering media leaders to transform journalism. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   This January, Poynter is once again bringing together innovators and leaders to shape the future of…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM

The hits just keep on coming at the Post

Poynter Jennifer Rubin, an outspoken critic of Donald Trump and a prolific, strongly opinionated and well-respected columnist, is leaving the paper Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The hits just kee…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 13, 2025 at 12:30 PM

The Supreme Court will likely rule against TikTok

Poynter If it does, TikTok must divest from its Chinese owner by Jan. 19 or, essentially, be banned in the US Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The Supreme Court seems likely to rule against TikTok …

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January 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM

TikTok gets its day in court — the Supreme Court

Poynter On Friday, the court takes up a case that will decide the future of TikTok in the US. Trump has made an unusual attempt to influence the case. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good Friday mo…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

January 9, 2025 at 4:16 PM

Meta is cutting ties with fact-checkers, including us

Meta is cutting ties with fact-checkers, including us Our commitment to truth still remains strong. ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Two newsrooms stand out in their wildfire coverage

Poynter The Los Angeles Times and CNN are providing especially notable coverage of ‘the most destructive firestorms to hit the region in memory’ Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Two newsrooms stand …

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January 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Looking good 😎

Poynter Poynter is how old?! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Eugene Patterson and Nelson Poynter, the publisher of the St. Petersburg Times (now the Tampa Bay Times) and founder of the Modern Media Institute (no…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

January 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Meta drops its fact-checking program

Poynter Mark Zuckerberg can preach all he wants about censorship and free speech, but it’s easy to see through his words. This was done to appease Trump. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   With Trump …

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January 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Become an expert editor with the Poynter ACES Advanced Certificate

Poynter Enroll today for the Poynter ACES Advanced Certificate in Editing Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Dear , Elevate your editing expertise with the most advanced training available. The Poynter Institut…

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