Opinion | Say it ain’t so! Vogue will switch to an occasional print publishing frequency
Vogue’s new editorial lead pushes the storied magazine toward collectible print issues and a stronger digital push.
September 5, 2025
News
Florida’s surgeon general called school vaccine mandates ‘slavery.’ They’re not.
Florida law already allows parents religious and medical exemptions. Historians say comparing that to slavery is both false and offensive.
September 5, 2025
Opinion | 10 reasons I want my news in paper
I am no expert on the economics of news, but I know, at the age of 77, what I want. I am not the only one. Give me at least one print edition a week.
September 4, 2025
Opinion | Q&A: How Trump’s ankles, a Vance quote and a quiet holiday fueled a viral death hoax
A slow news cycle, health rumors and viral videos pushed a Trump hoax into mainstream feeds, showing how quickly a fringe theory can take hold
September 4, 2025
Local news needs a weather beat before the next disaster hits
From flood control to insurance costs, a weather beat reporter can connect the dots between daily forecasts and local accountability
September 4, 2025
What we know about ‘The Paper,’ the ‘Office’ spinoff about an Ohio ghost newspaper
Before its premiere Thursday, a peek at the cast, the plot and how ‘The Paper’ turns a ghost newspaper into comedy and drama
September 3, 2025
Want to become an investigative journalist? Start here.
ProPublica’s Alexandra Zayas on what it takes
September 3, 2025
Business & Work
Inescapable technology changes and a migrating audience have local broadcast news in trouble
For years, local TV looked steady while newspapers flailed. Now the business model creaks, and the challenges feel uncomfortably familiar.
September 2, 2025
The reasoning and peril behind the Atlanta Journal-Constitution going digital only
The AJC is betting its future on digital alone. That gamble could save millions — or cost the paper its base.
August 28, 2025
Can a print journalist become a TV reporter? Some face significant challenges. Others find success.
Behind the scenes of a bold program at Scripps, the promise of reinvention collides with the realities of TV news culture.
August 27, 2025
As local news faces mounting challenges, a new report spotlights reasons for optimism
A sweeping ASU report from Leonard Downie Jr. argues local news can survive — but only with innovation and reinvention
August 21, 2025
Commentary
Opinion | Is The Atlanta Journal-Constitution leaving print readers behind? Not necessarily, says its publisher
Andrew Morse says dropping print isn’t about decline but survival, and insists digital subscribers are more engaged than ever
September 3, 2025
Opinion | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution to end print, move to digital only in 2026
After 157 years, of print, the AJC will focus on digital growth, promising top-notch journalism and a modern user experience.
August 29, 2025
Opinion | After another school shooting, media voices argue about prayer and policy
The Minneapolis mass shooting reignited a well-worn cycle of coverage, as media outlets debated faith versus legislation
August 28, 2025
Opinion | What is the most undercovered media story right now?
Veteran media reporter Oliver Darcy points to an implosion on the West Coast on today’s episode of ‘The Poynter Report Podcast’
August 27, 2025
Educators & Students
Young journalists are told to ‘build your brand.’ What does that even mean today?
In demystifying this catch-all phrase, professors, media executives and journalists of all types weigh in
August 12, 2025
The detention of a Tufts University student might force changes in student media policies
Student journalists are weighing new editorial risks after ICE detained a Tufts student who co-wrote a column criticizing university policy
June 17, 2025
ASU is launching a $14.5 million center to speed up journalism’s transformation
The Knight Center for the Future of News aims to help strengthen local and regional journalism by bringing educators, research and newsrooms together
June 5, 2025
America’s top journalism schools may lose a generation of international talent
The Trump administration is pausing visa interviews for students and fellows while it drafts new vetting rules
May 29, 2025
Ethics & Trust
Iceland has mostly avoided misinformation. That may be changing.
Experts say social media and AI are eroding the protections of language, geography and trust that long kept the island insulated
August 26, 2025
Most Americans can’t name their First Amendment rights. A new course wants to change that.
A new First Amendment Academy from Freedom Forum and ASU’s Newswell offers free courses to help Americans understand their rights
August 25, 2025
Join Poynter in keeping a close eye on press freedom
Our new Press Freedom Watch project tracks federal actions that undermine America’s free press
August 21, 2025
Washington, D.C., is filled with journalists. Here’s a primer on filming police and soldiers in public places
Public spaces and private ones with permission are usually fair game; if accused of obstruction, backing off is best
August 20, 2025
Fact-Checking
President Donald Trump’s Labor Day weekend was quiet, but his schedule was not ‘suspended’
Trump had multiple meetings and public appearances from Aug. 25 to Sept. 2. News photographs chronicled him coming and going.
September 3, 2025
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement is real, but the couple is often targeted by false claims
We looked back at their love story through the lens of claims that would’ve, could’ve, should’ve been true, but weren’t
September 2, 2025
Trump seeks to end cashless bail. What is it and which states might be affected?
It is unclear whether Trump’s executive order can legally end cashless bail in states and jurisdictions, experts said
August 28, 2025
IFCN condemns state pressure on fact-checkers in Georgia
International groups warn Georgia’s crackdown on NGOs and fact-checkers threatens democracy
August 26, 2025
From the Institute
‘As an editor, you have the opportunity to change people’s lives and careers.’
Veteran editor Tom Huang leads Poynter’s Edit to Elevate, a resource to move the early editor’s work from transactional to transformational
August 4, 2025
The fracturing of American communities: How polarization is reshaping local life
A new Poynter project explores how political and religious divides are reshaping schools, governments, and communities in seven regions
July 22, 2025
What’s the biggest mistake you made as a first-time editor?
(Spoiler: It’s about more than just line editing)
July 15, 2025
Jane Pauley of ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ to receive Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism
‘Doonesbury’ creator G.B. ‘Garry’ Trudeau, New York Times editor Dean Baquet will also receive distinguished service awards at Poynter’s Bowtie Ball
July 8, 2025
ICYMI
South Korea’s fact-checking future is uncertain as a key donor retreats
The withdrawal of funding from ‘the Google of South Korea’ has left SNU FactCheck scrambling to find a new sponsor. A shutdown looms.
November 14, 2023
Mongolia moves to seize power to shut down internet, control social media
In an expedited process, 77% of parliament members voted in favor of legislation that sharply limits government criticism.
January 27, 2023
IFCN
World’s fact-checkers to meet in Vilnius for GlobalFact 2026
The annual conference will bring more than 400 fact-checkers from 80 countries to Lithuania's capital
August 20, 2025
Veteran fact-checker Glenn Kessler says Trump made it ‘acceptable for politicians to lie with impunity’
The Washington Post's departing Fact Checker reflects on how social media and new political norms have reshaped misinformation in the Trump era
August 7, 2025
Spotting the harmful needles in the haystack: How fact-checkers select what to check
A rigorous model helps fact-checkers prioritize which claims to check based on their potential for harm
August 5, 2025
IFCN Director Angie Drobnic Holan elected to Steering Committee of Global Forum for Media Development
Holan joins 17 newly elected members who will shape global strategies to support independent journalism and promote press freedom.
July 23, 2025
Local News
Can AI help local journalists cover 169 towns? CT Mirror is working to find out
Rather than replacing journalists, the newsroom hopes AI can handle tedious tasks and boost investigations
August 28, 2025
Opinion | After 100,000 stories, the lesson is clear: America needs more local news
From exposing corruption to filling food pantries, local reporting via Report for America is driving change in communities nationwide
August 15, 2025
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
April 10, 2025
In a nation of news deserts, are there news rainforests, too? If so, where?
Even idealistic digital startups tend to head where the money is.
March 4, 2025
News Releases
Poynter’s MediaWise launches new initiative to combat extremism in online gaming spaces
The pilot project, Gamers Against Manipulation Efforts, empowers streamers and content creators to reshape the information ecosystem in gaming
August 18, 2025
Poynter Institute to honor accomplished journalists at special events this fall
Dean Baquet of The New York Times, Cleo Abram of Huge If True, Jessica Yellin of News Not Noise and Mike Allen of Axios receive awards for impact
July 22, 2025
Poynter receives Press Forward funding as part of project to preserve local online news content
$1 million grant awarded to Internet Archive effort that also includes partnership with IRE
July 16, 2025
A lot has changed since we created AI ethics guidelines for newsrooms. Here’s what you need to know now
We’ve updated Poynter’s ‘starter kit’ for newsrooms to build AI policies, including sections for visual journalists and product teams
June 26, 2025
Newsletters
Opinion | Five more journalists were killed covering the war in Gaza
Media workers linked to AP, Reuters and Al Jazeera were among 20 killed in Gaza hospital strikes that drew a rare statement of regret from Netanyahu
August 26, 2025
Opinion | Live from New York, it’s a shakeup to ‘Saturday Night Live’
Showrunner Lorne Michaels teased big changes to the iconic show, to be announced ‘in a week or so’
August 25, 2025
Opinion | A new day for sports fans as ESPN goes all in on streaming
ESPN Unlimited offers all channels and new app features as the network adapts to the streaming era.
August 22, 2025
Opinion | Ari Shapiro, NPR host for 25 years, is leaving next month
His departure comes as NPR faces funding cuts, though Shapiro says his exit is personal
August 21, 2025
PBS Curriculum
Poynter’s MediaWise and PBS launch AI literacy video series for teens
The new series called AI Unlocked includes five lessons to help students better understand the world of generative artificial intelligence
March 27, 2025
Trick or truth: Are drug dealers really targeting kids on Halloween?
For teachers: This MediaWise Teen Fact-Checking Network video has an accompanying lesson plan free for any…
October 28, 2022
Podcasts
Opinion | She wrote the book on Caitlin Clark: Christine Brennan on the WNBA’s missed opportunity
In the latest ‘Poynter Report Podcast,’ the sportswriter discusses how the league struggled to capitalize on Clark’s game-changing arrival
July 30, 2025
Opinion | Should journalism embrace AI? Or run from it?
In the latest episode of ‘The Poynter Report Podcast,’ Alex Mahadevan explores what AI means for journalism and why reporters may not need to panic
June 18, 2025
Opinion | How press freedoms are under attack in America
In the latest episode of ‘The Poynter Report Podcast,’ Angela Fu, Poynter’s press freedom reporter, breaks down the growing crackdown on journalists
June 4, 2025
What’s the recipe for a good TV debate? Jen Psaki has some thoughts
On the former White House press secretary’s new MSNBC show, loud and performative is out, while genuine disagreements are in
May 12, 2025
Reporting & Editing
Can RFK Jr. ban COVID-19 vaccines? What to know about federal rules around the process
Not unilaterally, but there are ways the administration can make COVID-19 vaccines harder for Americans to get
August 29, 2025
Opinion | Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement is the Super Bowl of celebrity news
Swift and Kelce’s announcement was a full-blown media event: The NFL posted, USA Today swooned and even Trump chimed in
August 27, 2025
How mental health equity can drive more meaningful change in newsrooms
Widening the aperture to deepen education, empowerment and empathy in mental health reporting
August 26, 2025
Americans want honesty, intelligence and authenticity from their news providers
While a majority said journalists are important for society’s well-being, half said they’re losing influence, a new Pew study found
August 20, 2025
Tech & Tools
Opinion | Don’t blame AI for Jim Acosta’s high-profile interview flop
This isn’t a story about artificial intelligence. It’s a story about news judgment and a major pitfall of going indie.
August 6, 2025
Gannett is cutting $100 million and rethinking subscriptions to curb falling revenue
With profit up but year-over-year revenue down, the country's largest newspaper chain looks to raise prices and lean on AI
July 31, 2025
Amid starvation in Gaza, AI-generated images of Egyptians throwing bottles of food to sea go viral
As news stories detail starvation in Gaza, people expressed hope upon seeing social media images of what looked like a civilian-led effort in Egypt
July 29, 2025
Why does Grok post false, offensive things on X? Here are 4 revealing incidents.
Grok’s training, including how the model is told to respond, and the material it aggregates likely played a role in its spew of hate speech.
July 11, 2025
TFCN
Watch out for claims about ‘crisis actors’ in Gaza
This photo posted on Facebook in early November got a lot of attention. It shows…
February 5, 2024
Would young people really choose TikTok over their right to vote?
GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, a political outsider who has taken many by surprise with…
November 7, 2023
Is This Legit: A media literacy skills recap
Have you ever encountered something suspicious online and wondered: “Is this legit?” Welcome to our…
May 11, 2023
Echo chambers: how they’re created and how to avoid them
Recently, I tried a little experiment on social media. I set up two fake Twitter…
May 5, 2023