A 1970s press pass case could shape the AP’s lawsuit against Trump
The AP is invoking a decades-old court decision that said the White House can’t shut out reporters without due process
The AP is invoking a decades-old court decision that said the White House can’t shut out reporters without due process
Robinson said he was leaving over the ‘significant shift’ in the opinion section’s mission, spurred by owner Jeff Bezos
Only US citizens can vote in federal elections. Having a Social Security number does not allow immigrants to register to vote in federal elections
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
Congress is considering legislation to cut funding for public broadcasting
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s hearing kicks off today, with PBS and NPR leaders set to testify amid growing calls to defund public media
Now is the time for action to protect the work that holds the line on reality
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
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
Democracy needs a free press, and a free press needs support — here’s how everyday people can help defend 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
When such a large broadcaster goes dark, it bodes poorly for global media freedom
5 ethical questions journalists should consider if, like The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg, they are added to a top-secret conversation about war plans
The segment Greene cited wasn’t aired; a local station mistakenly uploaded it to PBS’ site, where it stayed for two months before being removed
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
Known as TFCN Europe, the peer-to-peer fact-checking and media literacy initiative will now be operating in six European Union countries
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.
‘State of the Fact-checkers’ 2024 was released for International Fact-Checking Day on April 2
April 2 is Intl. Fact-Checking Day and Trump’s ‘liberation day.’ PolitiFact’s editor explains why we dig into policy arguments in search of truth.
Trump administration's USAID claims give political cover for a crackdown on independent media overseas
Online threats and harassment against fact-checkers and civil society remain unacceptable
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
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 civil society are unacceptable
The AP says its White House ban has delayed reporting, weakened access and chilled other journalists, and wants a judge to temporarily lift it
After The Atlantic published a full chat transcript, the White House tried to downplay the leak. But experts say the information was highly sensitive
Julie Cohen, co-director of ‘RBG,’ resigned from the duPont-Columbia Awards committee, saying, ‘In dangerous times, honest people need to stand up.’
The first-of-its-kind, long-term study from USF also found 1 in 5 kids turns to reputable news outlets, but many never use news apps
For teachers: This MediaWise Teen Fact-Checking Network video has an accompanying lesson plan free for any…
Amuse built a massive following by pushing false claims, earning attention from Elon Musk, RFK Jr. and other high-profile conservatives
Respondents to a Muck Rack survey said ‘uncertainty about the future’ had contributed to declining mental health
Meanwhile, journalists and audiences in authoritarian countries face increased risks as critical news outlets try to stay afloat
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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