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We’ve been a school for journalists for 50 years. Home to the Poynter newsroom, PolitiFact, MediaWise and the International Fact-Checking Network.
We’ve been a school for journalists for 50 years. Home to the Poynter newsroom, PolitiFact, MediaWise and the International Fact-Checking Network.
Tonight, Poynter honors Dean Baquet with the Distinguished Service to Journalism Award! 🌟
Baquet, the former Executive Editor of and a Pulitzer Prize winner, led the Times newsroom through a period of immense digital change and groundbreaking national coverage. @nytimespr.bsky.social
Baquet, the former Executive Editor of and a Pulitzer Prize winner, led the Times newsroom through a period of immense digital change and groundbreaking national coverage. @nytimespr.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Tonight, Poynter honors Dean Baquet with the Distinguished Service to Journalism Award! 🌟
Baquet, the former Executive Editor of and a Pulitzer Prize winner, led the Times newsroom through a period of immense digital change and groundbreaking national coverage. @nytimespr.bsky.social
Baquet, the former Executive Editor of and a Pulitzer Prize winner, led the Times newsroom through a period of immense digital change and groundbreaking national coverage. @nytimespr.bsky.social
Happy Birthday, Poynter!
🎂 We did the cake, 🎈we did the balloons, ✍️ we did the half century of democracy-building work to improve the ethical practice of journalism.
Now it’s your turn. Keep Poynter’s dream alive for the next 50 years. Make a gift of any size today: buff.ly/5iNqbJq
🎂 We did the cake, 🎈we did the balloons, ✍️ we did the half century of democracy-building work to improve the ethical practice of journalism.
Now it’s your turn. Keep Poynter’s dream alive for the next 50 years. Make a gift of any size today: buff.ly/5iNqbJq
November 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Happy Birthday, Poynter!
🎂 We did the cake, 🎈we did the balloons, ✍️ we did the half century of democracy-building work to improve the ethical practice of journalism.
Now it’s your turn. Keep Poynter’s dream alive for the next 50 years. Make a gift of any size today: buff.ly/5iNqbJq
🎂 We did the cake, 🎈we did the balloons, ✍️ we did the half century of democracy-building work to improve the ethical practice of journalism.
Now it’s your turn. Keep Poynter’s dream alive for the next 50 years. Make a gift of any size today: buff.ly/5iNqbJq
On Nov. 10, 1975, Nelson Poynter founded a journalism school built on a simple but powerful belief: that sharing stories and information can, and must, be a force for good.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
On Nov. 10, 1975, Nelson Poynter founded a journalism school built on a simple but powerful belief: that sharing stories and information can, and must, be a force for good.
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Poynter’s AI expert Alex Mahadevan takes you on a tour of the new slop factory, Sora 2.
Want to get savvier on AI tools? Take Poynter’s course. www.poynter.org/shop/fact-ch...
Want to get savvier on AI tools? Take Poynter’s course. www.poynter.org/shop/fact-ch...
October 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Poynter’s AI expert Alex Mahadevan takes you on a tour of the new slop factory, Sora 2.
Want to get savvier on AI tools? Take Poynter’s course. www.poynter.org/shop/fact-ch...
Want to get savvier on AI tools? Take Poynter’s course. www.poynter.org/shop/fact-ch...
Want to keep your data and sources safe, but analyze your reporting with AI? Poynter’s AI expert (and total thrasher) Alex Mahadevan explains how.
September 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Want to keep your data and sources safe, but analyze your reporting with AI? Poynter’s AI expert (and total thrasher) Alex Mahadevan explains how.
The WriteLane podcast is back! A podcast about the craft of great journalism, hosted by Pulitzer Prize winning writer Lane DeGregory and veteran editor Maria Carrillo will spend the fall diving deep into the award-winning work of the 2025 Poynter Journalism Prizes.
September 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The WriteLane podcast is back! A podcast about the craft of great journalism, hosted by Pulitzer Prize winning writer Lane DeGregory and veteran editor Maria Carrillo will spend the fall diving deep into the award-winning work of the 2025 Poynter Journalism Prizes.
Gamergate claimed to be about ethics in gaming journalism, but was it? A decade later, Poynter reflects on the online firestorm that wrote the playbook for digital movements cloaking misinformation under the guise of a higher purpose. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZJO...
September 15, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Gamergate claimed to be about ethics in gaming journalism, but was it? A decade later, Poynter reflects on the online firestorm that wrote the playbook for digital movements cloaking misinformation under the guise of a higher purpose. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZJO...
The Bowtie Ball is back Nov. 15! Join us as we celebrate 50 years of Poynter and honor journalism and media icons Jane Pauley, Garry Trudeau and Dean Baquet.
Tickets open in August — sign up for to get notified first:
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July 30, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The Bowtie Ball is back Nov. 15! Join us as we celebrate 50 years of Poynter and honor journalism and media icons Jane Pauley, Garry Trudeau and Dean Baquet.
Tickets open in August — sign up for to get notified first:
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Tickets open in August — sign up for to get notified first:
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The truth deserves a closer look. Join Poynter, MediaWise and The Ringling for free events in Sarasota, FL to explore how journalism works both behind the scenes, and in service to democracy.
📍 August 4–11 | Ringling Museum
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📍 August 4–11 | Ringling Museum
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July 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The truth deserves a closer look. Join Poynter, MediaWise and The Ringling for free events in Sarasota, FL to explore how journalism works both behind the scenes, and in service to democracy.
📍 August 4–11 | Ringling Museum
🔗 buff.ly/ITa15he
📍 August 4–11 | Ringling Museum
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Washington, D.C., get ready— Poynter, MediaWise and @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social are taking over for Civic Season! Explore how the press shapes our world with free exhibits, workshops, a rooftop escape room + more.
🗓️ June 25–July 2
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🗓️ June 25–July 2
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June 18, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Washington, D.C., get ready— Poynter, MediaWise and @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social are taking over for Civic Season! Explore how the press shapes our world with free exhibits, workshops, a rooftop escape room + more.
🗓️ June 25–July 2
🔗 www.poynter.org/event/cityta...
🗓️ June 25–July 2
🔗 www.poynter.org/event/cityta...
Donald Trump and Elon Musk struck up what appeared to be a symbiotic relationship last year. But that all came crashing down Thursday as a nasty public breakup, with the two billionaires taking shots at each other on the social media platforms they own. buff.ly/8Bm9cLO
June 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Donald Trump and Elon Musk struck up what appeared to be a symbiotic relationship last year. But that all came crashing down Thursday as a nasty public breakup, with the two billionaires taking shots at each other on the social media platforms they own. buff.ly/8Bm9cLO
What made you realize journalism could be the path for you?
For 50 years, the Poynter Institute has been a center for journalistic excellence. A hands-on experience here might be the spark you’re looking for.
Explore our training catalog today: poynter.org/training
For 50 years, the Poynter Institute has been a center for journalistic excellence. A hands-on experience here might be the spark you’re looking for.
Explore our training catalog today: poynter.org/training
May 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM
What made you realize journalism could be the path for you?
For 50 years, the Poynter Institute has been a center for journalistic excellence. A hands-on experience here might be the spark you’re looking for.
Explore our training catalog today: poynter.org/training
For 50 years, the Poynter Institute has been a center for journalistic excellence. A hands-on experience here might be the spark you’re looking for.
Explore our training catalog today: poynter.org/training
How can Poynter training change your career… even your career trajectory?
National Advisory Board member Mike Wilson shares how Poynter has sharpened his professional skills and made a lasting difference.
Explore our training catalog today: poynter.org/training
National Advisory Board member Mike Wilson shares how Poynter has sharpened his professional skills and made a lasting difference.
Explore our training catalog today: poynter.org/training
May 15, 2025 at 5:11 PM
How can Poynter training change your career… even your career trajectory?
National Advisory Board member Mike Wilson shares how Poynter has sharpened his professional skills and made a lasting difference.
Explore our training catalog today: poynter.org/training
National Advisory Board member Mike Wilson shares how Poynter has sharpened his professional skills and made a lasting difference.
Explore our training catalog today: poynter.org/training
For 50 years, the Poynter Institute has been a center for journalistic excellence, and retreat, for leaders seeking to sharpen their skills and industry acumen.
Explore our training catalog today: poynter.org/training
Explore our training catalog today: poynter.org/training
May 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
For 50 years, the Poynter Institute has been a center for journalistic excellence, and retreat, for leaders seeking to sharpen their skills and industry acumen.
Explore our training catalog today: poynter.org/training
Explore our training catalog today: poynter.org/training
“The press secretary and the press shouldn’t always agree.”
Jen Psaki reflects on friction, transparency and why cutting out outlets like the AP threatens the integrity of the briefing room.
A must-listen on the evolving role of media in the White House.
www.poynter.org/commentary/2...
Jen Psaki reflects on friction, transparency and why cutting out outlets like the AP threatens the integrity of the briefing room.
A must-listen on the evolving role of media in the White House.
www.poynter.org/commentary/2...
May 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
“The press secretary and the press shouldn’t always agree.”
Jen Psaki reflects on friction, transparency and why cutting out outlets like the AP threatens the integrity of the briefing room.
A must-listen on the evolving role of media in the White House.
www.poynter.org/commentary/2...
Jen Psaki reflects on friction, transparency and why cutting out outlets like the AP threatens the integrity of the briefing room.
A must-listen on the evolving role of media in the White House.
www.poynter.org/commentary/2...
This Saturday is #WorldPressFreedomDay. It’s a powerful reminder that democracy depends on a free and independent press. For 50 years, Poynter has supported journalists — not just by teaching the craft, but by defending those who practice it.
Give back today: poynter.org/give
Give back today: poynter.org/give
May 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This Saturday is #WorldPressFreedomDay. It’s a powerful reminder that democracy depends on a free and independent press. For 50 years, Poynter has supported journalists — not just by teaching the craft, but by defending those who practice it.
Give back today: poynter.org/give
Give back today: poynter.org/give
The Roy Peter Clark Prize for Excellence in Short Writing goes to S.P. Sullivan of NJ Advance Media for “Is the American Dream Mall 'Open?' An Investigation." The TikTok video presents years of questionable legal and tax behavior in a way that captivates audiences. (Sponsor: The Poynter Institute) 🏆
April 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The Roy Peter Clark Prize for Excellence in Short Writing goes to S.P. Sullivan of NJ Advance Media for “Is the American Dream Mall 'Open?' An Investigation." The TikTok video presents years of questionable legal and tax behavior in a way that captivates audiences. (Sponsor: The Poynter Institute) 🏆
The First Amendment Award goes to staff at The New Yorker (@newyorker.com) for Season 3 of “In the Dark” podcast, “The Killings in Haditha.” 🏆
The judges called the project “an extraordinary effort with exceptional storytelling.”
The judges called the project “an extraordinary effort with exceptional storytelling.”
April 29, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The First Amendment Award goes to staff at The New Yorker (@newyorker.com) for Season 3 of “In the Dark” podcast, “The Killings in Haditha.” 🏆
The judges called the project “an extraordinary effort with exceptional storytelling.”
The judges called the project “an extraordinary effort with exceptional storytelling.”
The Robert G. McGruder Diversity Leadership Award, sponsored by McClatchy Media, goes to Capital B (@capitalb.bsky.social). Judges said: “They have done an impressive amount of work in a short period of time, and they’ve managed to represent the diversity of the Black experience.” 🏆
April 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The Robert G. McGruder Diversity Leadership Award, sponsored by McClatchy Media, goes to Capital B (@capitalb.bsky.social). Judges said: “They have done an impressive amount of work in a short period of time, and they’ve managed to represent the diversity of the Black experience.” 🏆
The Punch Sulzberger Prize for Innovation in Journalism, sponsored by The New York Times (@nytimes.com), goes to Julie Watts, Ryan Sabalow and Foaad Khosmood of Cal Matters and CBS News California Investigates for “California’s Fentanyl Fight." 🏆
April 29, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The Punch Sulzberger Prize for Innovation in Journalism, sponsored by The New York Times (@nytimes.com), goes to Julie Watts, Ryan Sabalow and Foaad Khosmood of Cal Matters and CBS News California Investigates for “California’s Fentanyl Fight." 🏆
The Burl Osborne Editorial and Opinion Award, sponsored by The Dallas Morning News (@dallasnews.com), goes to The Philadelphia Inquirer (@inquirer.com) for “The Trump Threat." 🏆
April 29, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The Burl Osborne Editorial and Opinion Award, sponsored by The Dallas Morning News (@dallasnews.com), goes to The Philadelphia Inquirer (@inquirer.com) for “The Trump Threat." 🏆
The Los Angeles Times’ Steve Lopez (@latimes.com) wins The Mike Royko Award for Commentary and Column Writing, sponsored by the Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune.com), for his work illustrating how a metro columnist can make a difference. 🏆
April 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The Los Angeles Times’ Steve Lopez (@latimes.com) wins The Mike Royko Award for Commentary and Column Writing, sponsored by the Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune.com), for his work illustrating how a metro columnist can make a difference. 🏆
🏆The Deborah Howell Award for Writing Excellence, sponsored by Advance Publications Inc., goes to Sarah A. Topol, whose story “The Deserter" was published in The New York Times Magazine (@nymag.com). 🏆
April 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
🏆The Deborah Howell Award for Writing Excellence, sponsored by Advance Publications Inc., goes to Sarah A. Topol, whose story “The Deserter" was published in The New York Times Magazine (@nymag.com). 🏆
The Dori J. Maynard Justice Award, sponsored by The O’Brien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism and Marquette University, goes to Dana Hedgpeth, Sari Horwitz and the staff at The Washington Post for their “Indian Boarding Schools" project. 🏆
April 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The Dori J. Maynard Justice Award, sponsored by The O’Brien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism and Marquette University, goes to Dana Hedgpeth, Sari Horwitz and the staff at The Washington Post for their “Indian Boarding Schools" project. 🏆
The Frank A. Blethen Award for Local Accountability Reporting, sponsored by The Seattle Times, goes to The Baltimore Banner’s Alissa Zhu, Jessica Gallagher, and Nick Thieme for “Baltimore’s Overdose Crisis." 🏆
April 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The Frank A. Blethen Award for Local Accountability Reporting, sponsored by The Seattle Times, goes to The Baltimore Banner’s Alissa Zhu, Jessica Gallagher, and Nick Thieme for “Baltimore’s Overdose Crisis." 🏆