FeaturedMarch 25 2026

Learn to be an ally in the newsroom

From Prawny on Morguefile
Investigative Reporters and Editors is sharing advice on to create a culture of inclusivity, regardless of job title, in your newsrooms. The advice comes in the form of tips from five journalists and includes topics like building partnerships, editorial space, and pronouns. Check it out here.... - MORE -

Learn how to promote government accountability

Join IRE on Thursday for a discussion on how to strategize your reporting to hold government officials accountable during COVID-19. You can register for the webinar here. Learn how to hold public officials accountable from journalists who are doing it in their COVID-19 reporting. We’ll cover story strategies that... - MORE -

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