Earn trust with your audience

Trust is the coin of the realm for journalists, and a free self-guided course is aimed at helping journalists earn trust from their local communities. From Poynter: We have to stop assuming people understand the mission, ethics and processes behind our work in journalism. We can’t let ourselves get lumped in with perceptions of “the… Read More: Earn trust with your audience »

Free training on covering LGBTQ+ communities

Check this out from Poynter: As the  and the  note, the United States is experiencing a surge in anti-trans legislation in 2023. Journalists can tell nuanced, informed stories about transgender and gender non-conforming people using resources from Poynter. Thanks to a grant from the Gill Foundation, our Poynter newsroom is covering LGBTQ+ issues, like  by Nora Neus. We… Read More: Free training on covering LGBTQ+ communities »

Newsroom uses for AI

There’s plenty of controversy about how, or if, newsrooms should use AI. Here’s one take from Poynter about some ways one journalist is using it in “practical and responsible” ways. Check it out.



In Depth

Thumbnail Sketch of Wisconsin’s Open Meetings Law

A wallet-sized PDF summary of the Wisconsin Open Meetings and Open Records Laws has been developed by the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council.  You will find this handy reference, which provides a quick layperson’s explanation of Wisconsin’s Open Meetings and Open Records Laws, under the “resources” section of the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council’s website.