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Concerned about press freedom? Here are some things you can do about it.

Democracy needs a free press, and a free press needs support — here’s how everyday people can help defend it.

April 1, 2025

Amaris Castillo

Opinion | The latest White House-press corps kerfuffle is over who sits where — and a whole lot more

It’s not just about seating charts. It’s about the White House asserting power over an independent press.

April 1, 2025

Anonymous X account shares falsehoods to Elon Musk, top US officials. What we know about ‘Amuse’

Amuse built a massive following by pushing false claims, earning attention from Elon Musk, RFK Jr. and other high-profile conservatives

April 1, 2025

Poynter tackles “The Future of Facts Online’ to help consumers navigate what to trust on the internet

The Community Conversation takes place May 6 in St. Petersburg; tickets on sale now

March 31, 2025

Adele Streissguth

As Trump attacks the press, many Americans aren’t hearing about it

Just 36% of Americans say they’ve heard ‘a lot’ about the Trump administration’s relationship with the media, down from 72% in 2017

March 31, 2025

Experts to help newsrooms safeguard their journalism against legal threats

Free Poynter webinar with media lawyers to offer tools to address risks, answer your questions

March 31, 2025

Opinion | Trump floated the idea of a third term to NBC News’ Kristen Welker

Welker pressed Trump on whether he was joking, but his serious response only fueled concerns over his disregard for the Constitution

March 31, 2025

What rights do green card and visa holders have? How can they be deported?

The Trump administration has been targeting some permanent residents and visa holders with legal status and without criminal convictions

March 31, 2025

Maria Ramirez Uribe

Q&A: Melissa Ludtke reflects on her path from cultural footnote to journalism icon

The former Sports Illustrated reporter discusses the lasting impact of her landmark 1978 ‘locker room’ case and the state of women in sports media

March 28, 2025

Opinion | AP argues its White House ban has hurt coverage, chilled the press

The AP says its White House ban has delayed reporting, weakened access and chilled other journalists, and wants a judge to temporarily lift it

March 28, 2025

Kids with smartphones report better mental health than those without, study finds

In the latest episode of ‘The Poynter Report Podcast,’ Dr. Justin Martin shares surprising results from a study on screen time and child wellness

March 27, 2025

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