Opinion | President Trump and Elon Musk are feuding — to the surprise of no one
The spat went from political to personal and exposed the ideological differences between MAGA and the tech world.
June 6, 2025
News
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
Opinion | ESPN had the perfect NBA broadcast team. Then it blew it.
For more than a decade, Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson were the voices of the NBA Finals. Now, ESPN is struggling to recreate the magic.
June 5, 2025
At 50, Poynter doesn’t have a hall of fame. If it did, these 12 former students would be in it
Roy Peter Clark spent decades helping young people find their voices. These 12 used them to change the world.
June 5, 2025
Q&A: Press Forward’s Texas chapter is betting big on rural and local news
Jesus Garcia-Gonzalez explains how the San Antonio Area Foundation is building a model to support underserved newsrooms in South-Central Texas
June 4, 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
Opinion | To save community news, refine NYC’s bold but flawed local ad law
A seven-figure city initiative helped community newsrooms grow. Ensuring transparency, oversight and political independence will guard its future.
June 4, 2025
Archive
International Fact-Checking Network to pause acceptance of new signatories
Record number of requests prompts IFCN to announce temporary pause on new Code of Principles applications
September 15, 2023
Protected: Autopost 2 – Saturday
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March 4, 2023
Protected: Autopost 1 – Saturday
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March 4, 2023
Business & Work
Trump asks Congress to revoke $1 billion in already approved funding for public broadcasting
Congress has 45 days to consider the request, which would jeopardize operations at NPR, PBS and hundreds of local stations if approved
June 3, 2025
Opinion | We’re tracking the rising threats to press freedom
Because the warning signs are no longer subtle
June 3, 2025
This radio station was a lifeline during a hurricane. Now it’s fighting to survive.
In rural towns and emergency zones, public radio is often the only source of critical information. Without federal funding, they could vanish.
June 2, 2025
Who better than Will Packer?
A very young Poynter student grew up to become a remarkable film producer and, now, a book author
June 2, 2025
Commentary
Opinion | A journalist’s home was vandalized after an investigation. The subject of her reporting was indicted.
In another disturbing case of violence against journalists, prosecutors say Eric Spofford paid thousands to target NHPR staffers
June 3, 2025
Opinion | It’s a new era at NBC News as Tom Llamas takes over the ‘NBC Nightly News’ from Lester Holt
Llamas, the son of Cuban immigrants, becomes the first Latino to anchor a daily English-language network evening newscast
June 2, 2025
Opinion | How much is Paramount offering Donald Trump to settle the lawsuit?
Critics across the media industry say the network shouldn't be negotiating a settlement of any kind.
May 30, 2025
Opinion | Law and … disorder? Trump considers a controversial pardon while welcoming a former Fox News star into his administration
Trump flirted with pardoning the men convicted of plotting to kidnap Michigan’s governor just minutes after swearing in a law-and-order firebrand
May 29, 2025
Educators & Students
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
Student journalists are doing the work many newsrooms can’t afford
A growing movement has students covering towns their local papers can no longer reach
April 10, 2025
Seven things to know about the student press
Student journalists are tackling major issues and shaping local news, but they also face censorship, backlash and growing threats to press freedom
February 27, 2025
Poynter’s MediaWise and YouTube partner to launch teen-focused media literacy curriculum
The project empowers educators with tools to teach students media literacy skills at a time when teen well-being is a global conversation
October 21, 2024
Ethics & Trust
Journalists are using AI. They should be talking to their audience about it.
A new toolkit from Poynter’s MediaWise, in collaboration with AP, aims to make that easier, reduce consumer anxiety through AI literacy
May 30, 2025
When homelessness rises, so do the stakes of getting the story right
This new guide helps journalists navigate the ethical and human challenges of reporting on homelessness
May 29, 2025
AI is creeping into every space of our lives, experts caution
From viral shrimp messiahs to fake news popes, AI is warping how we see the world — and what we believe
May 7, 2025
People who fear the Trump administration are asking editors to remove their names from old news stories.
Here are some questions to ask while managing these requests
April 30, 2025
Fact-Checking
House Republicans quietly expanded their proposed Medicaid ban to include trans adults
An amendment filed just before the House vote removed language limiting the ban to minors, broadening its reach
June 3, 2025
RFK Jr.’s health report shows how AI slips fake studies into research
The ‘Make America Healthy Again’ report is a case study in generative AI red flags, from bogus citations to distorted summaries
June 2, 2025
Trump falsely claims Harvard won’t say who its international students are
The government collects extensive information on every international student — including those at Harvard — through visa and education records
May 30, 2025
Meet the 2025 recipients of IFCN’s grants
BUILD grants provide operational support to fact-checkers working to provide accurate, trustworthy information in their communities
May 29, 2025
From the Institute
Poynter launches new era of leadership development, names 25 journalists to reimagined academy
These experienced managers and leaders join an updated flagship leadership program tailored to today's evolving newsroom demands
May 28, 2025
Brazilian jurists Alexandre de Moraes, Cármen Lúcia join experts on fact-checking and democracy as speakers at GlobalFact 12
Other speakers at the fact-checking summit include Jorge Messias, Patricia Campos Mello, Laura Zommer and Jaime Abello.
May 23, 2025
Introducing the public media executives selected for 2025 Poynter/CPB fellowship to strengthen editorial leadership
The program will provide 23 fellows with tools to uphold public media journalism’s highest editorial standards and successfully lead their stations
May 1, 2025
Tried and true reporting strategies can energize your investigative journalism
ProPublica's Alexandra Zayas shares techniques in Poynter course that help all reporters have impact
May 1, 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
The International Fact-Checking Network’s statement on threats against Tempo in Indonesia
Leading news outlet received both off-line and online harassment amid growing pressure on independent media
May 23, 2025
TruthAfrica: The surprising Poland-Africa alliance fighting disinformation
How fact-checkers from two continents joined forces to counter harmful narratives
May 8, 2025
Investigating disinformation narratives webinar announced by IFCN
The free webinar is a gift to journalists and the global fact-checking community in honor of International Fact-Checking Day
April 2, 2025
GlobalFact 12 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, opens registration for June conference
GlobalFact to welcome more than 300 fact-checkers from 80 countries
April 2, 2025
Letter from the Editor
Letter from the Editor
Dear readers: On Tuesday, April 30, Poynter posted a list of 515 “unreliable” news websites,…
May 2, 2019
Locally
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
A university steps in with a new model for preserving local news
The nonprofit NEWSWELL, a project of Arizona State University, offers an innovative approach for giving newsrooms the support they need
January 22, 2025
‘Meet people, spot talent, give them the chance’
How nonprofit startup the Mississippi Free Press built an inclusive newsroom to connect with a statewide audience
December 2, 2024
News Releases
25 public media stations to begin training in Advanced Digital Transformation Program
CPB-funded Poynter Institute Advanced Track training fosters greater digital innovation and growth across public media
June 2, 2025
2025 Poynter Journalism Prize winners and finalists announced
10 prizes honor best in U.S. journalism from 2024
April 29, 2025
Meet the 30 journalists who claimed a spot in Poynter’s latest Essential Skills for Rising Newsroom Leaders
Poynter program gives April 2025 participants personalized guidance so they return to their newsrooms ready to lead
April 16, 2025
Poynter, MediaWise traveling exhibit brings journalism’s story to life
Pop-up exhibit and panel discussions help news consumers find their place in journalism’s history and role in democracy.
April 7, 2025
Newsletters
Opinion | Trump targeted public media. Now NPR is taking him to court
A coalition of public radio stations says the president’s order to cut funding is unconstitutional retaliation and a threat to press freedom
May 28, 2025
Opinion | CBS News’ Scott Pelley issues a warning about the Trump administration
In a viral commencement speech, the ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent warned that power is distorting truth and democracy is at risk
May 27, 2025
Opinion | EU offers support to Radio Free Europe, an outlet targeted by the Trump administration
CBS’s internal rift deepens, PEN America launches a safety net for reporters, and Europe steps in to defend press freedom.
May 23, 2025
Paid Content
First Amendment survey suggests what people really want from journalists is community
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October 5, 2021
Integration, innovation, and the future of fact-checking
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July 14, 2020
An easy way journalists can ensure transparent coverage for the 2020 election
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January 22, 2020
6 steps to a successful podcast pitch in a newsroom
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September 4, 2019
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
Reporting & Editing
Confusing weather warnings — including from the press — could cost lives, experts warn
Confusing, jargon-filled weather alerts can put vulnerable groups in harm’s way, leaving them unprepared for the deadly effects of extreme weather
May 29, 2025
Student reporters are under pressure to protect sources — and still tell the truth
As fear spreads on campuses, journalists face a new dilemma: How do you build trust when few are willing to be named?
May 27, 2025
Q&A: Personal essay writing tips from Roy Peter Clark, ‘America’s writing coach’
In his 21st book, out this month, Clark explains how everyday objects, clear focus and authentic voice can transform an essay
May 20, 2025
Legal support for journalists is evolving to meet rising threats to press freedom
Legal organizations are adapting to a growing climate of hostility, offering new programs and resources to help journalists navigate emerging risks
May 15, 2025
Tech & Tools
Serial’s runaway success launched podcasts into the mainstream
The true crime podcast rewrote the playbook on what successful audio storytelling sounded like and who could produce it
May 13, 2025
What news audiences can teach journalists about artificial intelligence
Generative AI is changing journalism. Audiences have clear expectations for how it’s used.
April 16, 2025
Meta is failing to stop dangerous disinformation in the world’s most spoken languages
Internal docs and fact-checkers show Meta often misses harmful posts in Swahili, Amharic, Oromo and more — putting real communities at risk
April 9, 2025
Audiences are still skeptical about generative AI in the news
Wide-ranging research from Poynter and the University of Minnesota sheds light on how people feel about AI in journalism. It’s not pretty.
April 8, 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