In a statement explaining its decision, the AP said Trump has the authority to change the mountain’s name, but the gulf is a global name
The network is cutting 200 traditional TV jobs but plans to add as many over time to support its digital transformation
Nelson Poynter didn’t leave behind marching orders on what his school should do and be. He left that to us.
Those pushing for radical changes to the country helped elect Trump. Journalists must continue to cover how they push to implement their agenda.
Experts say Congress usually funds disasters without requiring policy changes, opting to pursue any reforms only after aid is approved
The outlets in Murdoch’s news empire tend to be combative when accused of wrongdoing. This extensive apology is a surprising departure.
Overcoming low name recognition and reluctant audience spending, news startup Mill Media now has journalists in six cities
The nonprofit NEWSWELL, a project of Arizona State University, offers an innovative approach for giving newsrooms the support they need
The chain CNHI furloughed 46 staffers, or about 3% of its workforce. It’s likely a weather vane for industry trouble ahead.
News readers benefitted as the ascendant Banner forged its identity against the established Sun. A turbulent ownership change may spoil everything.
Sarah Leach, who was fired for talking to a Poynter columnist, launched the nonprofit Ottawa News Network with backing from local sponsors
Conservative commentators who previously denounced that day’s violence are suddenly singing a different tune
Ultrawealthy tech leaders had better seats than Cabinet members, governors and other top public servants. It’s difficult to miss the symbolism.
PolitiFact chief correspondent Louis Jacobson will cover Donald Trump’s second inauguration Monday — bringing his count to eight
If Trump’s first term is any guide, the media will be in his crosshairs. Here’s how to get ready.
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
Poynter convened a panel discussion with industry experts on the skills reporters learn on the job
Meta's policy reversal and increase in political content could mean more misinformation for communities lacking local news
Journalists should explore ways to mimic influencers’ strategies to engage audiences — and bring their foundational skills with them
CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Meta will adopt a Community Notes model similar to X, where fact-checkers say misinformation often goes unchecked
What an independent journalist and a student newspaper can teach journalists about sources who block them
Wealthy people have always had a louder voice, but Trump’s new allies represent the starkest consolidation of wealth in US politics in recent memory
Although presidents and other government officials have historically sworn the oath on a Bible, the Constitution doesn’t require it
Trump took his second oath of office as the 47th president of the United States, offering an agenda heavily foreshadowed by his campaign promises
Over the next 4 years, PolitiFact will periodically evaluate the new administration’s progress on those promises, as it did for previous presidents
The program offers special benefits to supporters of Poynter’s work in service of journalism, truth and democracy
The appointments will focus on education for funders who want to support local news and newsroom transformation and leadership
14 distinguished journalists to choose winners of the journalism contest
New and expanded programming from Poynter’s fact-checking and media literacy initiatives will help combat misinformation
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.
As Meta announces end to U.S. fact-checking, program partners warn of a setback for accuracy online and potential global consequences
The fund will help cover the costs fact-checkers face after violent conflicts, natural disasters or government repression
The IFCN director shares takeaways from her India visit, including fact-checkers’ innovations, regional challenges and global lessons
Fact-checking needs to evolve to meet new challenges
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
Douglas R. Clifford was in Tallahassee, preparing to cover Helene for the Tampa Bay Times, when the storm came knocking at his door.
Coverage and help from Florida and North Carolina
These 32 executives just began a yearlong program recognized for its unique tools, coaching support, and interconnected alumni network
This is the third in a three-part series of cutting-edge editing certifications
The contest, which honors distinguished reporting and writing, accepts entries from US-based news outlets
CPB-funded Poynter Institute training to foster innovation across the public media system
Sundar Pichai joins CEOs from X, Meta, Amazon and TikTok for prime spot at ceremony
400 employees send plea to billionaire owner about leadership concerns
Comcast plans to spin off MSNBC and its other cable channels into a separate publicly traded company
Jennifer Rubin, an outspoken critic of Donald Trump and a prolific, strongly opinionated and well-respected columnist, is leaving the paper
For teachers: This MediaWise Teen Fact-Checking Network video has an accompanying lesson plan free for any…
‘We ran over and you could see there was a horse that was trapped. And there was no one around.’
Poynter’s first home was a pest-ridden, art-deco bank building next to the Emerald Bar in downtown St. Petersburg
A robust guide to the language of journalism, from A1 to -30-
Experts warned about AI’s potential to influence election results. But the anticipated avalanche of AI-driven misinformation never materialized.
Google and Meta’s tactics: tiny carrots and the threat of large sticks
Google’s generative AI audio tool can produce an impressive facsimile of a podcast. But a tool needs a hand to hold it.
Our analysis of the 3,637 notes from Election Day shows that users found the platform’s lonely moderation instrument to be mostly unhelpful
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