Mike Masnick – Techdirt→ John Roberts Thinks Judges Should Be Spared Criticism; While Ignoring What He Has Unleashed
2025-01-07 Every New Year’s Eve, the Chief Justice releases his year-end report, which used to include things like what the court would like to see Congress do. However, Justice Roberts now uses it more as a way to blog post whatever is on his mind. His latest …›
RJI→ Gun violence isn’t going anywhere. Take care of yourself so you can cover it
2025-01-07 “Watch a bad movie.” Beat reporters have learned some simple, effective strategies to help deal with the trauma of covering traumatic events In June 2023 I was sitting in a bar in the Philadelphia suburbs, trying to file an 11 p.m.story about a …›
Mike Masnick – Techdirt→ The Jawboning Double Standard: Brendan Carr’s Threats Are Way Worse Than What Biden Was Accused Of
2025-01-07 I know it’s no surprise that the modern MAGA world is incredibly hypocritical. They speak of free speech while making every effort to suppress speech they dislike. But the latest example of this hypocrisy is glaring. Those who screamed to high heaven …›
Current→ Flora Lichtman named ‘Science Friday’ host
2025-01-07 Founder Ira Flatow will also remain as host. The post Flora Lichtman named ‘Science Friday’ host appeared first on Current. …›
RJI→ Resources to support newsrooms’ responsible use of and reporting on algorithms
2025-01-07 An annotated directory of how-to guides, exemplary journalism and policies — plus a cool online game There’s so much information about algorithms and their social impacts that it’s sometimes hard to know where to begin or how to focus. Of cou …›
Columbia Journalism Review→ The Unresolved Legacy of the Charlie Hebdo Massacre
2025-01-07 The decade since the attack on a French satirical magazine. …›
Poynter→ Poynter and ACES announce release of Advanced Certificate in Editing
2025-01-07 The Poynter Institute, in partnership with ACES: The Society for Editing, is proud to announce the release of the final of its three-part editing certifications. The Poynter ACES Advanced Certificate […] The post Poynter and ACES announce release …›
Poynter→ Jan. 6 and a tale of two elections
2025-01-07 Monday was the fourth anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection when supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol building, attacked law enforcement and tried to stop the certification […] The post Jan. 6 and a tale of two elec …›
Poynter→ Here are all the journalism terms you need to know, defined
2025-01-07 Even the world of words has its own language. To converted journalists now spending their days in newsrooms, or cub journalists still learning the ropes, it can be challenging to […] The post Here are all the journalism terms you need to know, de …›
Poynter→ No, cancer isn’t a parasite, and ivermectin can’t cure it
2025-01-07 Years after some people falsely touted ivermectin as a supposed wonder drug to treat COVID-19, social media posts are claiming that the antiparasitic drug is a cure for cancer. A Facebook […] The post No, cancer isn’t a parasite, and ivermecti …›
Current→ Pending CPB board nominations head back to president
2025-01-06 A Senate rule requires that nominees who are not confirmed or rejected during the session in which they are nominated must be renominated. The post Pending CPB board nominations head back to president appeared first on Current. …›
Current→ NPR boosts coverage of religion with added staff, partnership with Religion News Service
2025-01-06 “Coverage of religion is really important for helping people see that there’s a vibrant civic life in America,” said RNS Publisher Deborah Caldwell. The post NPR boosts coverage of religion with added staff, partnership with Religion News Servi …›
RJI→ How to utilize Instagram and LinkedIn ads for newsletter growth
2025-01-06 Lessons learned from investing in different types of social advertising The Innovation in Focus team partnered with Borderless Magazine, a nonprofit newsroom in Chicago dedicated to telling the stories of immigrants, to experiment with social ads t …›
Columbia Journalism Review→ A President, the Press, and the Lessons of Hindsight
2025-01-06 On the changing media fortunes of Jimmy Carter. …›
Poynter→ 2025 Poynter Journalism Prizes now open for entries until Feb. 14
2025-01-06 The 2025 Poynter Journalism Prizes opened for entries on Monday, Jan. 6. The respected contest, which is in its second year being run by the Poynter Institute, honors distinguished reporting […] The post 2025 Poynter Journalism Prizes now open fo …›
Columbia Journalism Review→ Trump, the Public, and the Press
2025-01-06 The billionaire class has proved itself a poor steward of media. Journalists must redouble their efforts to expose the threat to democracy. …›
Poynter→ The new year looks the same as last year at The Washington Post
2025-01-06 Good morning, and Happy New Year. The Poynter Report is back after a holiday break. We jump right back in where we left off. That’s to say it would appear […] The post The new year looks the same as last year at The Washington Post appeared fir …›
Poynter→ How a Fox News report fueled false claims about the New Orleans suspect. He was a US citizen.
2025-01-06 Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the 42-year-old suspected driver in the New Year’s truck attack in New Orleans, was a U.S. citizen and U.S. Army veteran. But within hours of the attack — which killed […] The post How a Fox News report fueled false clai …›
PRX Official - Medium→ PRX Shares “Best of 2024” Podcast Highlights
2025-01-03 Shows distributed by PRX received praise from The New York Times, The Economist, The Atlantic, Vulture, TimeOut, and moreAs we enter a new year, we’re pleased to share “best of 2024” praise of podcasts distributed by PRX or part of PRX’s Radio …›
Current→ Comings and goings: WSKG hires Christine Dempsey as CCO, MPT appoints VP …
2025-01-03 Dempsey most recently worked as VP of radio for WLVR. The post Comings and goings: WSKG hires Christine Dempsey as CCO, MPT appoints VP … appeared first on Current. …›
Columbia Journalism Review→ Al Jazeera Is Banned, Again
2025-01-03 Last year, Israel suspended Al Jazeera. Now the Palestinian Authority has done likewise. …›
Columbia Journalism Review→ A Front-Row Seat to Polarization
2025-01-03 Since Oct. 7, journalists for the American Jewish press have watched their community fracture while wondering how—or even if—they can put back the pieces. …›
Poynter→ ‘No comment’: When it’s time to make that the story
2025-01-03 No one knows exactly how the next four years will play out, but here’s one thing that seems almost certain: the media will be challenged — and scrutinized — perhaps […] The post ‘No comment’: When it’s time to make that the story appe …›
What We’re Reading – Nieman Lab→ U.S. appeals court blocks Biden administration effort to restore net neutrality rules
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Current→ Noem’s public broadcasting cut proves she’s nothing like Mister Rogers and a lot like Trump
2025-01-02 South Dakota's governor has proposed a sudden funding reduction for South Dakota Public Broadcasting after approving previous increases. The post Noem’s public broadcasting cut proves she’s nothing like Mister Rogers and a lot like Trump appeared f …›
Pew Research Center→ Acknowledgments
2025-01-02 This report was produced by Pew Research Center with data collected by CQ Roll Call. Pew Research Center is solely responsible for the interpretation and reporting of the data. Find related reports online at pewresearch.org/religion. This report is a c …›
Pew Research Center→ Faith on the Hill
2025-01-02 Christians will make up 87% of voting members in the Senate and House of Representatives, combined, in the 2025-27 congressional session. The post Faith on the Hill appeared first on Pew Research Center. …›
What We’re Reading – Nieman Lab→ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s publisher invites strikers into his home for conversation and carols
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What We’re Reading – Nieman Lab→ Meta envisages social media filled with AI-generated users
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What We’re Reading – Nieman Lab→ Shen Yun needed publicity. The Epoch Times wrote 17,000 articles.
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What We’re Reading – Nieman Lab→ OpenAI failed to deliver the opt-out tool it promised by 2025
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What We’re Reading – Nieman Lab→ Reuters and Gannett are launching a bundle aimed at local and regional U.S. publishers
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What We’re Reading – Nieman Lab→ Justin Baldoni sues New York Times for $250 million over Blake Lively story
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What We’re Reading – Nieman Lab→ CNBC seeks $14.99/month for new CNBC+ streaming service
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Columbia Journalism Review→ What We’re Watching in 2025
2025-01-02 CJR's staff on the trends they'll be following in the year ahead …›
Poynter→ Here’s what Poynter looked like 50 years ago
2025-01-02 If you’ve been to the Poynter Institute at any point since 1985, you’ve visited our current home on Third Street South in St. Petersburg, Florida. You’ll know the entrance walkway […] The post Here’s what Poynter looked like 50 years ago …›
Columbia Journalism Review→ The Kicker Year in Review
2024-12-30 Looking back on a busy year for CJR's revamped podcast. …›