Poynter and MediaWise announce a new class of Campus Correspondents Students from across the nation will help their peers spot misinformation online and in social media June 30, 2021 Poynter Staff
From campus open carry to student surveillance, these are the project and schools in our College Media Project Seven schools will receive training, mentorship and funding from Poynter to execute an investigative project in the fall semester. June 22, 2021 Poynter Staff
Opinion | Legislators have reintroduced a bill to examine the state of local journalism The bill would create a 13-member committee to study the state of local journalism and recommend to Congress actions to support the industry. May 14, 2021 Poynter Staff
Opinion | The Haskell Indian Nations University president who muzzled free speech is out Ronald Graham was fired after he issued a 'directive' that told a student editor who he could contact, along with a similar one for staff. May 13, 2021 Poynter Staff
Opinion | A spokesperson for Oklahoma’s governor dismissed a journalist as an activist ‘pretending to be a reporter’ Black Wall Street Times correspondent/senior writer Sarah Gray was seeking comment from Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt about a controversial bill. May 12, 2021 Poynter Staff
Opinion | The Appeal announces layoffs minutes after employees go public with a union drive More than 90% of eligible workers have signed cards in support of The Appeal Union, which management has stated they plan to voluntarily recognize. May 11, 2021 Poynter Staff
Opinion | Gannett, the largest newspaper company in the US, has seen revenues hammered by the pandemic In its first-quarter 2021 results, audience revenues were down 12.9% and print advertising was down 24.9%. May 10, 2021 Poynter Staff
Q&A: How The Atlantic’s Ed Yong navigated a year of deep coronavirus coverage The prolific science writer talks about covering the pandemic he knew was coming, the challenge misinformation and 2020’s impact on his mental health. April 6, 2021 Poynter Staff
A sports announcer is suing Gannett and the journalists who said he used a racial slur on a hot mic The Oklahoman removed his name from coverage and corrected the error, but the damage was done, his suit alleges. April 2, 2021 Poynter Staff
Opinion | No surprise here: Piers Morgan’s first post-controversy interview will be with Tucker Carlson This will be Morgan’s first comments on TV, other than when he briefly spoke to reporters on the street after leaving 'Good Morning Britain.' April 2, 2021 Poynter Staff
Intimate Interviewing: A Walk in the Woods Get people to open up and let you in, go from blind date to BFF, find common ground, be attentive. January 17, 2021 Poynter Staff
Great Openings: Part 1 Where do you start your story? How do you draw readers in? We share examples of good leads. January 17, 2021 Poynter Staff
Great Openings: Part 2 In the beginning. Once upon a time. Start with a scene. Or a question. Or a quest. January 17, 2021 Poynter Staff
Focus and Framing: Stormy Daniels, The President’s Porn Star Pan out wide, then zoom in tight, pivot when you need to, see the movie in your mind. January 17, 2021 Poynter Staff
