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Gaza journalists mourn Al Jazeera's Wishah, killed by Israel

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Screen Grabs: In the trenches of democracy with Amy Goodman - 48 hills

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The ICE Detention of Colombian Journalist Fuels Press Freedom Concerns | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Stop blaming Big Tech. Start rebuilding journalism

Fighting Big Tech for compensation is not the main battle for journalism's survival; rebuilding trust and embracing technology is essential.

Has the Mainstream Media Failed Us?

Mainstream journalism and social media face crises while journalists must adapt to safeguard democracy amid misinformation, political violence, and aggressive government responses.

US Elections

To My Fellow Journalists: We Need to Do Better

Journalism must urgently address the legitimacy of elections and false claims to protect American democracy.

Gaza journalists mourn Al Jazeera's Wishah, killed by Israel

Mohammed Wishah, an Al Jazeera journalist, was killed by an Israeli drone strike in Gaza, marking a tragic loss for his colleagues and the media community.

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Screen Grabs: In the trenches of democracy with Amy Goodman - 48 hills

The future of credible news reporting is threatened by various factors, including corporate media mergers, AI, and hostility towards the press.

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The ICE Detention of Colombian Journalist Fuels Press Freedom Concerns | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Estefany Rodríguez was arrested by ICE in a targeted operation, raising concerns about press freedom and First Amendment rights.

Stop blaming Big Tech. Start rebuilding journalism

Fighting Big Tech for compensation is not the main battle for journalism's survival; rebuilding trust and embracing technology is essential.

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Has the Mainstream Media Failed Us?

A Prominent PR Firm Is Running a Fake News Site That's Plagiarizing Original Journalism at Incredible Scale

National Today is accused of blatant plagiarism by rewording and stealing content from various publications without crediting the original sources.

News organizations reconsider ties to AI company Nota after plagiarism findings - Poynter

Nota faced backlash and lost clients after extensive plagiarism was discovered in its AI-generated news articles.

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A Prominent PR Firm Is Running a Fake News Site That's Plagiarizing Original Journalism at Incredible Scale

National Today is accused of blatant plagiarism by rewording and stealing content from various publications without crediting the original sources.

News organizations reconsider ties to AI company Nota after plagiarism findings - Poynter

Nota faced backlash and lost clients after extensive plagiarism was discovered in its AI-generated news articles.

Breaking Free From Alex Jones

Josh Owens shares his experiences working for Alex Jones and the impact of conspiratorial media on personal beliefs and moral judgment.

CNN Anchor Calls Scott Jennings Out For Denying Trump Genocide' Threat Happened: Let Me Just Reiterate'

Abby Phillip confronted Scott Jennings over Trump's denial of a genocide threat against Iranians during a CNN panel discussion.

Get a Better Sense of Humor': Karoline Leavitt Lashes Out at The Wall Street Journal for Asking About Trump Diet Soda-Cancer Theory

Karoline Leavitt suggested The Wall Street Journal improve its sense of humor regarding President Trump's comments on diet soda and cancer.

CNN Anchor Flat-Out Calls Trump Liar Over Bonkers Jesus Post: He Deleted It and Lied About It'

Abby Phillip labeled President Trump a liar regarding his explanation for a controversial Truth Social post he deleted.

Trump says CNN may have committed a crime. The First Amendment says otherwise - Poynter

Trump accused CNN of publishing false information regarding Iran's statements after declaring a ceasefire in the Iran war.

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Federal judge dismisses Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal for reporting on his Epstein ties | Fortune

A federal judge dismissed Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over Epstein-related claims, allowing for an amended complaint submission.

Key Journo Defiant Amid Trump Hunt For Leaker: I Will Protect My Sources'

Trump threatens journalist over source related to Iran airman rescue, emphasizing national security and potential jail time for non-compliance.

CNN Anchor Calls Scott Jennings Out For Denying Trump Genocide' Threat Happened: Let Me Just Reiterate'

Abby Phillip confronted Scott Jennings over Trump's denial of a genocide threat against Iranians during a CNN panel discussion.

Get a Better Sense of Humor': Karoline Leavitt Lashes Out at The Wall Street Journal for Asking About Trump Diet Soda-Cancer Theory

Karoline Leavitt suggested The Wall Street Journal improve its sense of humor regarding President Trump's comments on diet soda and cancer.

CNN Anchor Flat-Out Calls Trump Liar Over Bonkers Jesus Post: He Deleted It and Lied About It'

Abby Phillip labeled President Trump a liar regarding his explanation for a controversial Truth Social post he deleted.

Trump says CNN may have committed a crime. The First Amendment says otherwise - Poynter

Trump accused CNN of publishing false information regarding Iran's statements after declaring a ceasefire in the Iran war.

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Federal judge dismisses Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal for reporting on his Epstein ties | Fortune

A federal judge dismissed Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over Epstein-related claims, allowing for an amended complaint submission.

Key Journo Defiant Amid Trump Hunt For Leaker: I Will Protect My Sources'

Trump threatens journalist over source related to Iran airman rescue, emphasizing national security and potential jail time for non-compliance.

CNN Panel Weighs in On TMZ's New Washington Bureau: No Group of 435 people' Deserve The TMZ Treatment' More

TMZ's new Washington Bureau aims to blend pop culture with politics, bringing a fresh perspective to Capitol Hill reporting.

Washington DC

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TMZ Is Now Berating Congress, as the Founding Fathers Intended

TMZ is now covering Congress, focusing on celebrity-style scandals and moments during a government shutdown.

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CNN Panel Weighs in On TMZ's New Washington Bureau: No Group of 435 people' Deserve The TMZ Treatment' More

TMZ's new Washington Bureau aims to blend pop culture with politics, bringing a fresh perspective to Capitol Hill reporting.

Washington DC

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TMZ Is Now Berating Congress, as the Founding Fathers Intended

TMZ is now covering Congress, focusing on celebrity-style scandals and moments during a government shutdown.

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Media coverage of violence against women reaches dismal' low, report finds

The proportion of articles that include terms relating to misogynistic abuse dropped to a dismal 1.3% of all global online news in 2025, the lowest level in that period.

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Arrests over Persian media offices arson attempt

Three arrests made after an attempted arson attack on a Persian media organization in north-west London, with no injuries reported.

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Eric Swalwell and the Modern-Media Reckoning

Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including rape, which he denies.

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EFF Calls on Kuwait to Release Journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin

Kuwait must release journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, arrested for allegedly spreading false information and harming national security.

Digital Hopes, Real Power: The Rise of Network Shutdowns

In 2024 alone, authorities imposed 304 internet shutdowns across 54 countries - the highest number ever recorded. This reflects a growing trend of governments treating connectivity as a weapon.

World politics

Left-wing politics

Joe Scarborough Calls Out WSJ Editor by Name Over Bullsh*t' Op-Ed Defending Viktor Orban: Heinous!'

Joe Scarborough criticized the Wall Street Journal's editorial board for defending Viktor Orban's regime after his election loss, labeling it as bad faith and cynical.

Student journalists may produce a quarter million bylines a year. Here's what that looks like - Poynter

Student journalists are actively producing a significant volume of work, contributing to campus life and press freedom despite challenges faced by student media.

US politics

The Future of the Fourth Estate

Higher education

Student journalists may produce a quarter million bylines a year. Here's what that looks like - Poynter

Student journalists are actively producing a significant volume of work, contributing to campus life and press freedom despite challenges faced by student media.

US politics

The Future of the Fourth Estate

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Turning Point Journalist Says She Was Brutally Assaulted' By Anti-ICE Protesters and Comes with Video

Savanah Hernandez was assaulted by anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis, resulting in physical injuries and damage to her glasses.

Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists

Newsrooms are partnering with prediction market platforms while prohibiting staff from using them, creating a conflict in journalism ethics.

Prediction markets are breaking the news and becoming their own beat

Prediction markets are evolving, becoming integral to news, with partnerships forming between market platforms and major news organizations.

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17 hours ago

Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists

Newsrooms are partnering with prediction market platforms while prohibiting staff from using them, creating a conflict in journalism ethics.

Prediction markets are breaking the news and becoming their own beat

Prediction markets are evolving, becoming integral to news, with partnerships forming between market platforms and major news organizations.

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CNN's Scott Jennings Hits Hegseth's Trump-as-Jesus Rant Attacking Press: It's Over the Top'

Scott Jennings criticized Pete Hegseth's biblical comparison of Trump to Jesus as over the top, while acknowledging some agreement with Hegseth's sentiment.

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US politics

A journalist filmed an ICE protest at a Minnesota church. Then federal agents showed up at her door

World news

Press freedom declines in Americas, with US seeing sharpest drop: Report

Privacy professionals

The Washington Post won a round in court. The fight isn't over. - Poynter

US news

US judge expresses concern about government's role in Washington Post raid

US news

Washington Post Demands FBI Return Seized Materials

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US government 'chipping away' at press freedom

A journalist filmed an ICE protest at a Minnesota church. Then federal agents showed up at her door

Journalist Georgia Fort livestreamed her arrest, highlighting concerns over press freedom and constitutional rights amid charges related to covering a protest.

Press freedom declines in Americas, with US seeing sharpest drop: Report

Press freedom in the Americas reached its lowest point since 2020, with the United States experiencing the steepest decline, dropping from fourth to eleventh place in regional rankings.

Privacy professionals

The Washington Post won a round in court. The fight isn't over. - Poynter

US news

US judge expresses concern about government's role in Washington Post raid

US news

Washington Post Demands FBI Return Seized Materials

US government 'chipping away' at press freedom

The Trump administration's actions are increasingly limiting press freedom in the United States.

The White House Correspondents' Dinner has always been a cringefest. Trump just makes it obvious. - Poynter

The White House Correspondents' Dinner has become a problematic event that undermines journalistic independence and accountability.

Detention of journalist in Kuwait raises questions about crackdown on freedom of speech

The detention of journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin raises concerns about freedom of speech in the Middle East amid the US-Israel war with Iran.

Pete Hegseth uses the Bible to demonize the press - Poynter

CBS News invited Pete Hegseth, a critic of the press, to the WHCA dinner despite his controversial statements about media coverage.

CNN's Stelter Hits Weird' Hegseth Rant Attacking Press and Comparing Trump to Jesus: Deeply Offensive As a Christian'

Hegseth's comparison of Trump to Jesus and attack on the press was criticized as blasphemous and hypocritical by Stelter.

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Pete Hegseth uses the Bible to demonize the press - Poynter

CBS News invited Pete Hegseth, a critic of the press, to the WHCA dinner despite his controversial statements about media coverage.

CNN's Stelter Hits Weird' Hegseth Rant Attacking Press and Comparing Trump to Jesus: Deeply Offensive As a Christian'

Hegseth's comparison of Trump to Jesus and attack on the press was criticized as blasphemous and hypocritical by Stelter.

US judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Wall Stree Journal

A federal judge dismissed Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, stating he failed to prove actual malice.

US judge drops Trump's lawsuit against Wall Street Journal

A federal judge dismissed Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, stating he failed to prove actual malice.

Wrong': Fox's Andy McCarthy Rejects Trump's Cope on Thrown-Out Wall Street Journal Lawsuit

Trump's defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal was dismissed due to lack of actual malice, and he plans to refile the case.

US judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Wall Stree Journal

A federal judge dismissed Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, stating he failed to prove actual malice.

US judge drops Trump's lawsuit against Wall Street Journal

A federal judge dismissed Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, stating he failed to prove actual malice.

Wrong': Fox's Andy McCarthy Rejects Trump's Cope on Thrown-Out Wall Street Journal Lawsuit

Trump's defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal was dismissed due to lack of actual malice, and he plans to refile the case.

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The stigma around AI in journalism may be easing, but trust is still fragile

How Poynter reported the AI plagiarism story that rattled journalism - Poynter

An AI company, Nota, faced backlash for plagiarizing local journalists' work, raising concerns about AI's role in journalism.

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An AI company set out to fix news deserts. Instead, it copied local journalists' work - Poynter

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The stigma around AI in journalism may be easing, but trust is still fragile

There is a growing acceptance of AI in journalism, despite initial reluctance and a recent controversy over AI-generated content.

How Poynter reported the AI plagiarism story that rattled journalism - Poynter

An AI company, Nota, faced backlash for plagiarizing local journalists' work, raising concerns about AI's role in journalism.

2 weeks ago

An AI company set out to fix news deserts. Instead, it copied local journalists' work - Poynter

Nota is shutting down its local news sites due to multiple instances of plagiarism in its articles.

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Former Fox Analyst Bernard Goldberg Calls Out Network's Bias

Bernard Goldberg claims he sacrificed financial gain for honesty about Trump, criticizing Fox News for sidelining him over his views.

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Patrick O'Donovan admits he made 'hames' of call for review into coverage of fuel protests

200 complaints received by media regulator regarding fuel protests coverage.

What we learned from a failed Nota News experiment - Poynter

Nota's experiment with hyperlocal news sites faced issues of plagiarism due to human error, not AI misuse, violating editorial standards.

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Exclusive: Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers

Aron D'Souza's startup Objection uses AI to challenge journalism claims, aiming to restore trust in media.

#independent-journalism

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Q&A: 'Democracy Now!' host Amy Goodman urges S.F. residents to 'Steal This Story, Please!'

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'I'm playing the long game': Journalists are striking out alone and discovering the business is toughest beat of all

Independent journalism has potential but struggles with business fluency, as many journalists lack developed strategies for monetization.

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US politics

Fund Unchained Journalism of Emptywheel: It's All Because Of You

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Q&A: 'Democracy Now!' host Amy Goodman urges S.F. residents to 'Steal This Story, Please!'

Amy Goodman advocates for amplifying marginalized voices through independent journalism to combat corporate media's silencing of important stories.

fromDigiday

'I'm playing the long game': Journalists are striking out alone and discovering the business is toughest beat of all

Independent journalism has potential but struggles with business fluency, as many journalists lack developed strategies for monetization.

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US politics

Fund Unchained Journalism of Emptywheel: It's All Because Of You

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Inside Higher Ed's Model Is Changing. Our Journalism Is Not.

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Where I'd Like the Phoblographer to Go in Modern Journalism

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Inside Higher Ed's Model Is Changing. Our Journalism Is Not.

Inside Higher Ed transitions to a subscription model to ensure long-term sustainability and maintain high-quality journalism in higher education.

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Where I'd Like the Phoblographer to Go in Modern Journalism

Phoblographer aims to transition to a subscription model to eliminate banner ads and sustain its operations financially.

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The FCC Has a Fast Lane for Complaints About Trump's Media Critics

A conservative legal group expedited a complaint against Jimmy Kimmel and ABC by directly contacting the FCC chairman's office, bypassing standard procedures.

fromTruthout

Trump Isn't Just Bullying Journalists. He's Subverting the First Amendment.

FCC Chair Brendan Carr's social media post is viewed as an attempt at wartime censorship against broadcasters covering the Iran war.

fromWIRED

The FCC Has a Fast Lane for Complaints About Trump's Media Critics

A conservative legal group expedited a complaint against Jimmy Kimmel and ABC by directly contacting the FCC chairman's office, bypassing standard procedures.

fromTruthout

Trump Isn't Just Bullying Journalists. He's Subverting the First Amendment.

FCC Chair Brendan Carr's social media post is viewed as an attempt at wartime censorship against broadcasters covering the Iran war.

Journalists champion Wayback Machine after news publishers limit article archiving

Major news publishers are limiting access to the Wayback Machine due to concerns over AI scraping, prompting pushback from journalists and digital rights organizations.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette saved from closure - Poynter

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will be acquired by a nonprofit, avoiding closure and ensuring continued publication.

Independent journalists are mission-driven, but financially strained, a new report says

Financial sustainability remains elusive for creator journalists, with many struggling to fund their lifestyles through content creation alone.

Judge Strikes Down Updated Policy Restricting Journalists' Access to Pentagon

The Pentagon's interim policy restricting journalists' access was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge, violating First Amendment press freedoms.

US: Pentagon must restore journalists' access, judge says

The Pentagon is defying a court order to restore access to credentialed reporters, as ruled by US District Judge Paul Friedman.

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Pentagon revises rules for journalists after lawsuit loss, raising press group's ire

The Pentagon announced new press policies limiting access and requiring escorts for journalists amid security concerns.

fromTruthout

Judge Strikes Down Updated Policy Restricting Journalists' Access to Pentagon

The Pentagon's interim policy restricting journalists' access was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge, violating First Amendment press freedoms.

US: Pentagon must restore journalists' access, judge says

The Pentagon is defying a court order to restore access to credentialed reporters, as ruled by US District Judge Paul Friedman.

fromAxios

Pentagon revises rules for journalists after lawsuit loss, raising press group's ire

The Pentagon announced new press policies limiting access and requiring escorts for journalists amid security concerns.

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Trump media company drops lawsuit against the Guardian

Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, has dropped its defamation claim against the Guardian and two other defendants regarding a report on federal investigations into $8 million in payments.

Media industry

US media trapped between oligarchy and presidency

Media ownership in the U.S. is increasingly concentrated among billionaires, impacting critical coverage of the president and press dynamics.

Science

fromNature

Science journalism on the ropes worldwide as US aid cuts bite

Cuts to philanthropic and government grants are reducing funding for cross-border investigative science journalism, threatening scrutiny of environmental and public-health issues.

fromWIRED

The Indie News Queen Who's Not Done Pissing Off the Powerful

Amy Goodman, a prominent journalist, is the focus of the documentary 'Steal This Story, Please!', showcasing her relentless pursuit of truth.

4 weeks ago

The Trump Administration Is Casually Torching the First Amendment

The U.S. press faces threats and manipulation under an authoritarian administration, impacting media ownership and freedom.

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Patrons of Journalism

Advertising has historically funded journalism, creating tension between editorial independence and business interests, though this model now faces disruption from tech platforms monopolizing ad revenue.

How to build a newsroom plan for responding to First Amendment threats - Poynter

Newsrooms must assemble legal, operational, and communication resources now to protect journalists’ First Amendment reporting during seizures, arrests, subpoenas, or unrest.

Journalism lost its culture of sharing. Here's how we rebuild it

If you've worked in a technical role in news for long enough, you likely remember when the "show your work" spirit was everywhere. Newsroom nerds shared code on GitHub, swapped tips on social media and unfurled long blogs guiding others on how to get things done. You might also have a vague sense that - like reaction GIFs, demotivational posters, and that guy who sang "Chocolate Rain" - you're seeing less of it these days.

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