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The Detroit Free Press: “Journalists Must be Truth-Tellers”

The Detroit Free Press: “Journalists Must be Truth-Tellers”

“Call out the falsehoods, from any candidate. Do the fact-checking in real time”
President Trump, Michael Pack, and The Future of Voice of America

President Trump, Michael Pack, and The Future of Voice of America

Voice of America (VOA) broadcasts in 47 languages to over 280 million people around the world, including in countries such as Iran, North Korea, and Myanmar. VOA, founded in 1942,…
It Can Happen Here: We Must Cover Trump As The Authoritarian He Is

It Can Happen Here: We Must Cover Trump As The Authoritarian He Is

On a checklist of the key characteristics of authoritarian behavior to watch for, Trump checks every box
National News Outlets Prepare for an Election Night that Might Turn into Days, Weeks

National News Outlets Prepare for an Election Night that Might Turn into Days, Weeks

“This might be the first time as a journalist I’m ever hoping for the boring outcome”
Covering Abortion as a Personal Health Care Issue, and Not Just a Political One

Covering Abortion as a Personal Health Care Issue, and Not Just a Political One

Readers deserve honest, thorough coverage of abortion and the role it plays in women’s lives
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Investigating Voting Rights and Explaining How to Vote by Mail

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Investigating Voting Rights and Explaining How to Vote by Mail

“Reporting what is true is not a partisan act … It’s our responsibility.”
High Voter Turnout? Result Delays? What to Expect from Cable News on Election Night

High Voter Turnout? Result Delays? What to Expect from Cable News on Election Night

Without definitive results on election night, how will cable news fill time in ways that draw viewers and serve the public trust?
The Miami Herald: Covering the 2020 Election — and Remembering the 2000 Recount

The Miami Herald: Covering the 2020 Election — and Remembering the 2000 Recount

Florida is not just a crucial swing state but the intersection of so many political and social trends that are roiling the November vote
“We Can’t Only be Mad at Facebook”: Nonprofits, Newsrooms Team Up Against Misinformation

“We Can’t Only be Mad at Facebook”: Nonprofits, Newsrooms Team Up Against Misinformation

Inside the journalistic effort to counter false information designed to suppress voting and cast doubt on the election
How The Associated Press Plans to Report The Election Results

How The Associated Press Plans to Report The Election Results

“We certainly want to tell the American people—and the world—who has won the presidency as soon as possible, but accuracy comes first”