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@ryanchittum shared
On May 5, 2022
Here’s an interesting example of its metastasis. She who controls the journalism accrediting institutions… https://t.co/eIwjTXdAxU https://t.co/F0Qek7dSfF
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Questions about diversity, inclusiveness threaten accreditation of UNC journalism school

Questions about diversity, inclusiveness threaten accreditation of UNC journalism school

Interim Dean Heidi Hennink-Kaminski informed faculty and staff of the Hussman School of Journalism and Media's provisional accreditation status in an email.

@srubenfeld shared
On May 3, 2022
RT @Perla_Trevizo: “This Was Not a Surprise”: How the Pro-Choice Movement Lost the Battle for Roe via @propublica https://t.co/FQEe8V4ihA
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Journalism That Holds Power to Account

Journalism That Holds Power to Account

In the wake of a leaked draft opinion indicating the Supreme Court plans to overturn Roe v. Wade, Joshua Prager, author of “The Family Roe,” discusses the 50-year battle over abortion ...

@yelvington shared
On May 4, 2022
RT @mediaborscht: Its #WorldPressFreedomDay2022 and I am really excited to announce that we at @mediadvpt have finally published a special edition of "The State of Local News in Ukraine". So far this is the most comprehensive research on local news in Ukraine - https://t.co/j7yACooj9k https://t.co/p0xRjtkpPp
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Until February 24, 2022, the outlets that participated in the study were evenly distributed throughout the regions of Ukraine

Until February 24, 2022, the outlets that participated in the study were evenly distributed throughout the regions of Ukraine

Every year, Media Development Foundation conducts research among independent regional media on content management, finance, content creation and distribution.

@NiemanLab shared
On May 4, 2022
RT @NewspaperWorld: When political reporters get training on science issues, they improve the sourcing in their science-related stories months later https://t.co/AgqNu7MgaO via @NiemanLab
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When political reporters get training on science issues, they improve the sourcing in their science-related stories months later

When political reporters get training on science issues, they improve the sourcing in their science-related stories months later

They quote more scientists and cite more peer-reviewed studies, a new study finds. So maybe don't cut your newsroom's training budget to the bone?

@sivavaid shared
On May 5, 2022
RT @mathewi: I wrote about what could be a dramatic change to the way the Facebook news feed functions - a move away from the social graph, with content recommended by friends, towards a TikTok-style AI-driven feed. Credit to @CaseyNewton + @benthompson for flagging it https://t.co/Y8Qh8wEyPU
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Facebook, AI, and a less friendly news feed

Facebook, AI, and a less friendly news feed

<p>Last week, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, reported its quarterly financial results, noting that while the number of Facebook users increased during the first months of this year, ...

@Anthony shared
On May 5, 2022
“Early on, @jackshafer laid out the stakes: If you get it wrong and we print it, every person in this place will lose her job,” City Paper alum Katherine Boo tells me. “All the sentences I’ve written since have been informed by that terror.” https://t.co/FeabYmkrEz
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Paper, Cut

Paper, Cut

After 41 years, Washington City Paper has published its final regular print edition. We invited alums to share their memories.

@davewiner shared
On May 7, 2022
‘Enforced childbirth is slavery’: Margaret Atwood on the right to abortion. https://t.co/8ZSUnNHSTj
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‘Enforced childbirth is slavery’: Margaret Atwood on the right to abortion

‘Enforced childbirth is slavery’: Margaret Atwood on the right to abortion

The US supreme court draft ruling on abortion is an assault on fundamental individual freedoms. The Handmaid’s Tale author reflects on the issues at stake

@Poynter shared
On May 3, 2022
Learn how digital approaches and narrative writing can transform your work, whether you’re a reporter or editor. Apply by June 17 for Poynter’s annual Summit for Reporters and Editors, now online. https://t.co/s2TmyjPznY
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Summit for Reporters and Editors (July 2022)

Summit for Reporters and Editors (July 2022)

Learn practical strategies and tools to become a sharper reporter, writer and editor during this online workshop led by Tom Huang.