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On the eve of the pivotal midterm elections, there was a bombshell development in one of the nation’s most important and hotly contested races. Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens withdrew […] The post Haley Stevens’ stunning endorsement set off a media firestorm. Will Michigan voters care? appeared first on Poynter.

Abdul El-Sayed’s defeated rival in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, criticized his statements on Israel and called on him to condemn an ad two days before […] The post What Abdul El-Sayed has actually said about Israel, aid and Michigan’s affordability problems appeared first on Poynter.

The International Fact-Checking Network strongly condemns recent attacks on the integrity of the fact-checking organization Faktoje of Albania. Faktoje is a reputable organization with a strong track record and operates […] The post IFCN condemns coordinated attacks on Faktoje of Albania appeared first on Poynter.

E.W. Scripps is forging ahead with a companywide transformation that includes the elimination of 431 positions. CEO Adam Symson announced the job cuts Tuesday, marking the second wave of layoffs […] The post Scripps is cutting anchors and adding reporters. Is this the future of local TV news? appeared first on Poynter.

The New York Times’ explosive report earlier this week about a hotly-contested Senate race in Alaska is still producing aftershocks. The Times’ Kellen Browning reported that the campaign of Mary […] The post Alaska Senate race controversy continues, puts election tactics in the spotlight appeared first on Poynter.

Ethical decisions in journalism are rarely black and white. Many fall in a gray zone, where there’s no obvious answer and thoughtful, experienced journalists can disagree about what to do. […] The post A standards editor’s job begins where the rulebook ends appeared first on Poynter.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Oct 29, 2026)  — Around the world, more than a quarter of people now get at least some of their information from creators or influencers focused on […] The post Poynter’s MediaWise launches global initiative pairing newsrooms with independent creators appeared first on Poynter.

The New York Times published a bombshell report on Wednesday that could affect a key Senate race in Alaska and has President Donald Trump demanding the Democratic candidate there “suffer […] The post There are two Dan Sullivans running for Senate in Alaska. The New York Times found out why appeared first on Poynter.

A seated Blyss proudly pointed to an old computer speaker she had picked up at a thrift store, mounted behind her between wooden pallet slabs serving as shelves. Then there […] The post For two years, he documented an unhoused community. Sometimes, he put the camera down. appeared first on Poynter.

The contentious midterm elections are now less than a week away. Polls show razor-close races that could shift the balance of power in both the House and the Senate. However, […] The post The midterms haven’t happened yet, but the election conspiracy theories are already here appeared first on Poynter.

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. […] The post Fact-checking changed journalism. Then the falsehoods changed, too. appeared first on Poynter.

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 […] The post We’re drowning in sketchy information. Media literacy can keep you from going under. appeared first on Poynter.

President Donald Trump loves Truth Social. He loves to go on diatribes blasting his supposed enemies, many of whom are in the media. Hardly a day goes by when Trump […] The post Buried in Trump’s 1,300-word Bill Maher rant was some news about the press appeared first on Poynter.

Newsrooms, like many workplaces, have a history of tolerating abuse and mistreatment. Some cases involve serious allegations of misconduct. Journalists who sexually harass their colleagues. Managers who police the hair […] The post How to navigate a toxic newsroom — and know when it’s time to leave appeared first on Poynter.

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (October 27, 2026) — The Poynter Institute has selected 16 journalists and storytellers for the 2026 Power of Diverse Voices workshop, an intensive four-day program that helps […] The post Poynter announces 2026 Power of Diverse Voices cohort, celebrating 10 years of amplified opinion writing appeared first on Poynter.

Claims about voting machines swapping or “flipping” voters’ choices are again going viral as early voting continues during the 2026 midterm elections. The claims have surfaced in multiple states. “There […] The post Voting machines are ‘flipping’ votes? Here’s what’s actually happening appeared first on Poynter.

We are just one week away from the most consequential midterm election in recent history. At stake? Control of the House and the Senate during one of the most divisive […] The post With one week until the midterms, PolitiFact is on the lookout for ‘mischief’ appeared first on Poynter.

On Aug. 31, a woman called me for the details of an interview scheduled for 1:30 that afternoon. She’d been preparing all morning but was confused about the format the […] The post I interview authors for KUOW. Now scammers are pretending to be me. appeared first on Poynter.

President Donald Trump is suing the BBC for $10 billion over a misleadingly edited quote in a documentary it aired in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election. The lawsuit […] The post Trump sued the BBC. Now he has to answer its questions. appeared first on Poynter.

Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr warned broadcasters Wednesday that airing what he calls “Fake Polls and Suppression Polls” could violate their regulatory obligations, putting the FCC in the middle […] The post Brendan Carr warns broadcasters about ‘fake polls’ as a real polling scandal unfolds appeared first on Poynter.