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Solutions journalism is not journalism
Journalism that doesn’t intentionally seek the truth, that isn’t honest, sincere, and fueled by curiosity isn’t journalism.
The Transformation of Poynter: From Journalism Trainer to Industry Gatekeeper With Ties to Big Tech and Federal Taxpayer Dollars
For decades, the Poynter Institute served as journalism’s premier training ground, teaching reporters the fundamentals of clear writing, ethical…
When Crime Stats Collide: How D.C.'s Youth Violence Crisis Got Lost in the Media's Coverage of Trump Sending in the Guard
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The Real Reason CBS Canceled Stephen Colbert: It’s Not Politics, It’s Math
When news broke on July 17 that CBS had canceled Stephen Colbert’s Late Show, citing “financial” reasons, a predictable chorus of political explanations…
The Media Literacy Myth: Why Pennsylvania Shouldn't Follow Washington, Other States Down This Path
The Pennsylvania legislature is considering a bill to teach media literacy in schools, joining states such as Washington, Illinois, and Delaware in what…
NPR Goes Down under the Weight of Just Three Words: Minimum Viable Truth
NPR CEO believes in “minimum viable truth.” If you aren’t familiar, don’t feel bad.

July 2025

The Bias Business: Why It Seems as if News is Picking Sides (And Why We're Not)
How ideological news media became the dominant business model — and what it means for those of us still trying to play it straight
When Government Officials Attack the Press: A Case Study in Accountability Journalism
How The Center Square's reporting on California fire recovery funds sparked a revealing government response
The Statehouse Gatekeepers: How Elite Media Handed Government the Keys to Press Access
When journalism's old guard would rather surrender credentialing than share the capitol press room, everyone loses
The Media's Original Sin: How Biden's Decline Became Journalism's Greatest Failure
Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's book "Original Sin" is migrating toward the Bargain Bin, but it's already ripped open a wound festering in American…
How Media Framing Shapes Public Opinion: A Case Study in the California ICE Raids
When 200 people were arrested during ICE raids at Glass House Farms in Southern California, the story that emerged wasn't just about immigration…
The One Question That Makes a Difference in the Reporting of the News
What happens when you ask the questions no one else is asking?
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