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Poynterby Ren LaForme4 Sept 2026
A feminist icon, journalist and magazine co-founder died yesterday. Gloria Steinem was 92. Steinem was best known as a spokeswoman for second-wave feminism, but she also paved a path for women to...
Poynterby Tom Jones3 Sept 2026
Well, this is a bit surprising. Media Matters’ Matt Gertz writes, “Pete Hegseth hasn’t been on Fox News in 11 months.” It’s surprising for two reasons.
Poynterby Mark Simon3 Sept 2026
After Santiago Campos stepped offstage at the News Emmy Awards in New York in May, fresh from a speech criticizing CBS News and issuing a call to action for journalists, the Mike Wallace...
Poynterby Lisa Geiger2 Sept 2026
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (Sept. 2, 2026) — The Poynter Institute today announced its full lineup of leadership training programs for 2027, offering journalists and media professionals opportunities...
Poynterby Tom Jones2 Sept 2026
Who will be the next White House press secretary? NBC News chief White House correspondent Garrett Haake reported Tuesday that the White House will hold a press briefing Thursday.
Poynterby Grace Abels2 Sept 2026
Red and blue states don’t agree on much these days — except that unrestricted social media access is harming kids’ health. And they just got a big win.
Poynterby Tracey Compton2 Sept 2026
This column is part of the Indianapolis Public Editor project, a pilot program designed to test whether the presence of a public editor who analyzes local coverage can elevate audience trust in...
Poynterby Tom Jones1 Sept 2026
Those of us who write and talk about the media spent much of Monday discussing President Donald Trump’s weekend social media attack on NBC News’ Kristen Welker.
Poynterby Cristina Silva1 Sept 2026
I can’t stand that editor, journalists will tell each other over coffee or beers or while chatting in newsroom corridors. They never responded to my email asking about their newsroom.
Poynterby Loreben Tuquero1 Sept 2026
It sounds like something from a sci-fi movie: technology acting on its own, without human guidance, to attack computer systems.
Poynterby Tom Jones31 Aug 2026
Once again, President Donald Trump is calling on the Federal Communications Commission to do something that it does not have the authority to do. And why?
Poynterby Lisa Geiger31 Aug 2026
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (Aug. 31, 2026) — The Poynter Institute is proud to announce the 2026 cohort of Covering Child Welfare: A Journalist’s Guide to Impactful Reporting.
Poynterby Tom Jones28 Aug 2026
Less than two years ago, when she was 27 years old, Karoline Leavitt became the youngest White House press secretary ever. Now 29, Leavitt is leaving that job.
Poynterby Tom Jones27 Aug 2026
The first thing that jumps out is the number. On Wednesday, Meta reached a landmark settlement and agreed to pay up to $18 billion to 47 states, as well as the District of Columbia and U.S.
Poynterby Jon Greenberg26 Aug 2026
Almost every year, at least one story from Stars and Stripes is among the journalism honored by the Military Reporters & Editors, a professional association.
Poynterby Tom Jones26 Aug 2026
Just the other day, for reasons unknown, I started thinking about which older celebrities (those in their 80s) could die and whose deaths would be truly upsetting to the masses.
Poynterby Tracey Compton26 Aug 2026
This column is part of the Indianapolis Public Editor project, a pilot program designed to test whether the presence of a public editor who analyzes local coverage can elevate audience trust in...
Poynterby Tom Jones25 Aug 2026
Last year, The Washington Post fired columnist Karen Attiah over social media posts she made after the shooting death of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
Poynterby Cristina Silva25 Aug 2026
Every so often, a journalist will tell me about an opportunity they are excited about. And then they will say those dreaded words: I’ll apply … as soon as I can get the perfect cover letter...
Poynterby Amaris Castillo24 Aug 2026
This article is part of The Poynter 50, a series reflecting on 50 moments and people that shaped journalism over the past half-century — and continue to influence its future.
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