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On Apr 21, 2020
@Anthony shared
RT @niemanfdn: Congratulations to @WSJ and @frontlinepbs, winners of the 2019 Worth #BinghamPrize for Investigative Journalism for “Forsaken by the Indian Health Service.” Their investigation exposed decades of dysfunction inside IHS, resulting in important reforms. https://t.co/eNB47cKzA7
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The Wall Street Journal and Frontline win Bingham Prize for Indian Health Service investigation

The Wall Street Journal and Frontline win Bingham Prize for Indian Health Service investigation

“Forsaken by the Indian Health Service,” a joint investigation by The Wall Street Journal and PBS’s “Frontline,” is the winner of the 2019 Worth Bingham Prize for Investigative Journalism.

On Apr 21, 2020
@vivian shared
#RSFIndex: The world #pressfreedom map keeps getting darker. https://t.co/Ocw1AxNsEP.
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2020 World Press Freedom Index: “Entering a decisive decade for journalism, exacerbated by coronavirus”

2020 World Press Freedom Index: “Entering a decisive decade for journalism, exacerbated by coronavirus”

This 2020 edition of the Index, which evaluates the situation for journalists each year in 180 countries and territories, suggests that the next ten years will be pivotal for press freedom ...

On Apr 24, 2020
@NiemanLab shared
RT @niemanfdn: Congratulations to @pamelacolloff, winner of the Taylor Family Award for Fairness in Journalism for her @propublica/@nytimes investigation of jailhouse informants. Finalists: @IndyMarisaK for @indystar's "Ashley's Story" & @propublica's TurboTax exposé. https://t.co/Upi5JiJnnl
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Pamela Colloff’s probe of jailhouse informants for ProPublica, New York Times wins Taylor Award

Pamela Colloff’s probe of jailhouse informants for ProPublica, New York Times wins Taylor Award

Reporter Pamela Colloff’s investigation of the dangers of relying on jailhouse informants, "He’s a Liar, a Con Artist and a Snitch. His Testimony Could Soon Send a Man to His Death," is ...

On Apr 27, 2020
@jbenton shared
RT @MSTODAYnews: Mississippi Today is pleased to announce @GanucheauAdam as interim editor-in-chief. Adam is preceded by @rlnave who served nearly two years as editor-in-chief. Congratulations to both of you on your new leadership positions! https://t.co/fjCJRWeTHF
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Ganucheau named Mississippi Today’s interim editor-in-chief

Ganucheau named Mississippi Today’s interim editor-in-chief

Ganucheau joined Mississippi Today pre-launch in 2016 as a politics and state government reporter.

On Apr 21, 2020
@Poynter shared
>@ChrissyCole: What I learned leaving journalism for politics https://t.co/h4sTaU7fja https://t.co/6Ewe98N2IV
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The Cohort: What I learned leaving journalism for politics

The Cohort: What I learned leaving journalism for politics

From person-to-person coaching and intensive hands-on seminars to interactive online courses and media reporting, Poynter helps journalists sharpen skills and elevate storytelling ...

On Apr 21, 2020
@jayrosen_nyu shared
@jonst0kes @paulg @dylan20 @robertgentel @balajis For the last three years, Jon, I have been director of a research project re: how to make a membership model work in journalism, given the collapse of the ad model and the unlikelihood of state support. https://t.co/QcieLHuWs7 That's my approach to the problem. What's yours?
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The Membership Puzzle Project is founded by

The Membership Puzzle Project is founded by

NYU professor Jay Rosen’s Studio 20 program and De Correspondent. Professor Jay Rosen’s Studio 20 is a digital first graduate program (MA) at New York University with a focus on …

On Apr 23, 2020
@Poynter shared
RT @barbara_allen_: A hopefully helpful hodge-podge of journalism education information ... (My will to alliterate really petered out there) https://t.co/CkB75yiPUi
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Mizzou is funding internships — what’s your school doing? Plus job-hunting skills and mentoring help

Mizzou is funding internships — what’s your school doing? Plus job-hunting skills and mentoring help

Alma Matters is a regularly updated feature on Poynter.org designed to assist educators, journalism students and student media organizations.

On Apr 21, 2020
@jayrosen_nyu shared
@dylan20 @jonst0kes @paulg @robertgentel @balajis Thanks, Dylan. We also raised the money for a venture fund that supports innovative work around the globe, not only with $ but with coaching. https://t.co/jgiMq5Xayw We're now working on a comprehensive handbook that distills three years of learning down to its practical lessons.
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The Membership in News Fund

The Membership in News Fund

Membership is different: you join the cause because you believe in the work...” In its efforts to encourage robust and interactive membership practices with news organizations …