In Northern California, one news outlet commits to representing an entire community with fairness and curiosity
Shasta Scout founder Annelise Pierce says curiosity and a want to understand drives her approach to local news
Shasta Scout founder Annelise Pierce says curiosity and a want to understand drives her approach to local news
A study from USF found that tweens turn to outlets like CNN and the AP during big events but mostly skip news apps
The headlines said Trump ‘backed down.’ The Trump administration tried to say it was all part of the plan.
The price of bias shows up in surprising places — from undervalued homes to underfunded newsrooms serving communities of color
How Mercury Center went from bold experiment to parable with no conclusion
Thornton, who died last weekend at 59, left behind rapid-fire aphorisms and big ideas that still shape the future of nonprofit news
The former Sports Illustrated reporter discusses the lasting impact of her landmark 1978 ‘locker room’ case and the state of women in sports media
A tweet quoting an interview where a White House official didn’t say what someone thought he said apparently turned Wall Street upside down
They’re spending up to four hours a day on a single app. And some sleep with their phones in hand.
Robinson said he was leaving over the ‘significant shift’ in the opinion section’s mission, spurred by owner Jeff Bezos
Multiple bidders have emerged, but questions remain about China’s role, TikTok’s algorithm and whether any deal will satisfy critics
Student journalists are tackling major issues and shaping local news, but they also face censorship, backlash and growing threats to press freedom
The project empowers educators with tools to teach students media literacy skills at a time when teen well-being is a global conversation
A new research study offers a roadmap for newsrooms that may want to analyze which voices routinely get quoted and ignored
Independent Florida Alligator's stories drew national attention to former senator's high-dollar consulting and remote personnel spending
Wide-ranging research from Poynter and the University of Minnesota sheds light on how people feel about AI in journalism. It’s not pretty.
Journalists can protect their sources by maintaining good digital hygiene and being aware of security vulnerabilities, experts say
In a foreword written after 9/11, the late New York Times editor captured journalism’s essential role — and warned what happens when we forget it
New program equips journalists to deepen community engagement through child welfare reporting
President Donald Trump claimed 'egg prices came down 50%.' That's partially accurate but it leaves out important details.
Pop-up exhibit and panel discussions help news consumers find their place in journalism’s history and role in democracy.
The clinic said COVID-19 infection carries a greater risk of heart complications than the vaccine
Only US citizens can vote in federal elections. Having a Social Security number does not allow immigrants to register to vote in federal elections
The Community Conversation takes place May 6 in St. Petersburg; tickets on sale now
Free Poynter webinar with media lawyers to offer tools to address risks, answer your questions
The 18 newsrooms will go through a 7-month process to refocus coverage on public safety
Representing the breadth of the media industry, the new cohort will learn how to lead with confidence and clarity
The withdrawal of funding from ‘the Google of South Korea’ has left SNU FactCheck scrambling to find a new sponsor. A shutdown looms.
In an expedited process, 77% of parliament members voted in favor of legislation that sharply limits government criticism.
The free webinar is a gift to journalists and the global fact-checking community in honor of International Fact-Checking Day
GlobalFact to welcome more than 300 fact-checkers from 80 countries
Now is the time for action to protect the work that holds the line on reality
‘State of the Fact-checkers’ 2024 was released for International Fact-Checking Day on April 2
Even idealistic digital startups tend to head where the money is.
The nonprofit NEWSWELL, a project of Arizona State University, offers an innovative approach for giving newsrooms the support they need
How nonprofit startup the Mississippi Free Press built an inclusive newsroom to connect with a statewide audience
Nonprofit news organizations must find a way to make it clear to their communities that there is a nonprofit news difference
Known as TFCN Europe, the peer-to-peer fact-checking and media literacy initiative will now be operating in six European Union countries
The new series called AI Unlocked includes five lessons to help students better understand the world of generative artificial intelligence
Online threats and harassment against fact-checkers and civil society remain unacceptable
The Center for Public Integrity blazed a trail for nonprofit newsrooms. Three decades later, it couldn’t survive the path it cleared.
It’s not just about seating charts. It’s about the White House asserting power over an independent press.
Welker pressed Trump on whether he was joking, but his serious response only fueled concerns over his disregard for the Constitution
The AP says its White House ban has delayed reporting, weakened access and chilled other journalists, and wants a judge to temporarily lift it
For teachers: This MediaWise Teen Fact-Checking Network video has an accompanying lesson plan free for any…
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore the AP’s access to the Oval Office, Air Force One and other White House events
The AP is invoking a decades-old court decision that said the White House can’t shut out reporters without due process
Democracy needs a free press, and a free press needs support — here’s how everyday people can help defend it.
Amuse built a massive following by pushing false claims, earning attention from Elon Musk, RFK Jr. and other high-profile conservatives
In the latest episode of ‘The Poynter Report Podcast,’ Dr. Justin Martin shares surprising results from a study on screen time and child wellness
Il Foglio’s fully AI-generated newspaper insert promised bold innovation. Instead, it’s delivering misspellings and misinformation.
Brandon Tauszik, a fellow at The Starling Lab, is developing a low-cost way for journalists to preserve their work
Experts warned about AI’s potential to influence election results. But the anticipated avalanche of AI-driven misinformation never materialized.
This photo posted on Facebook in early November got a lot of attention. It shows…
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