Monthly Archives: October 2017

This article from First Draft says the issue is far too complex to put into simple phrases like “fake news”. Read it here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Some interesting (and informed) opinions here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Strong opinion from The Guardian about how quickly social media became a dominant force in American politics. Timely, considering Wednesday’s appearance on Capitol Hill by the exec of several powerful social media websites. Read the article here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Just some quick reminders here. Be sure the person in your newsroom who does the submissions reads this. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

CJR calls it “the Weinstein effect” in this article about the flood of sexual misconduct charges. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Ten reporters have recently been arrested. The RTDNA wants a review of police relations with the media. Read it here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

A short but fascinating summary from the Reuters Lab people. Read it here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

Below is the text of Warren’s comments this morning, regarding White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, a retired soldier. _______________ To understand this moment — our politics, media, Donald Trump, the shaky status of facts, you name it — download a nine-minute video from the Sun-Sentinel of Fort Lauderdale... - MORE -

The headline sounds like a come-on from a fake news site, but it isn’t. It’s about getting some great tips from the digital experts at Poynter. Read the article here. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -

You can learn a lot about the opioid epidemic, for one thing. An interesting look at it, in this piece from CJR. Posted by Tim Morrissey... - MORE -