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We know from research that simple word choices and framing in news coverage can convey bias to the public. Here’s how local newsrooms are combatting that using a simple checklist.???? https://lnkd.in/dHqcfX2N

Why we need independent news organizations like WaPo. The new executives at WaPo who want to gut the number of journalists at the paper are now seeking to influence whether vetted story coverage about themselves should not be reported to the public.

How can journalists do their work when there are physical barriers in the way? When reporters are denied access to physical spaces like legislative chambers or public meetings, reporting can become difficult. But there are ways around it. Read more in Part Three of?“Shut Out: Strategies for good journalism when sources dismiss the press,” our report from a symposium about the growing trend of sources bypassing independent reporting: https://lnkd.in/d8F8mzeX

Media accountability is fundamentally linked to the concept of safety, both in terms of public safety and the safety of journalists themselves. This relationship can be explored from several angles: https://lnkd.in/g9kVCPaM

Congressional media monitoring is easier with alerts. Journalists & analysts alike can 5x efficiency when relevant issues are automatically recorded, transcribed & delivered. https://lnkd.in/g793BnHi

Here are the convening skills journalists are using to build trust and community capital https://lnkd.in/e5gSGtuz

In this piece, Josh Stearns makes a great case for why foundations should invest in local journalism. Foundations often have specific areas of giving and may not be accustomed to funding journalism. However, access to high-quality, trusted local information is essential to many of those other funding priorities. "Our democracy depends on a well-informed public. Local journalism — especially new and emerging models — stand as one of the most critical tools to defend democratic values, build trust, and empower communities. For funders committed to advancing equity and the common good, the question is not whether to support local journalism, but how swiftly we can act."

???Journalists and newsrooms around the world regularly face tactics aimed at limiting their ability to report, which undermines the journalism profession, civil society and democratic governance.?? ?? As today marks the start of Global Media and Information Literacy Week, we want to spotlight a new resource: our guidelines to help journalists and newsrooms anticipate and respond to legal threats. ??You can access the guidelines here: https://lnkd.in/eNheG9Zz

Yesterday's post concerned a Reuters article about a study that didn't exist. Journalists are time-pressed and may not have the time to check every study - even if they've verified it exists, it's unrealistic to expect them to delve into every footnote and understand every statistic. Four years ago, I wrote a guide to Evaluating Research - not only for journalists, but for all of us, since we "play journalist" in the studies we share on social media. It gives six simple questions we can ask ourselves to check whether we can rely on a study. The Appendix of May Contain Lies ("A Checklist for Smarter Thinking") provides a more extensive (but still simple) list. https://lnkd.in/dSMeV-J

Finding top journalists specialised in the public sector can be a challenge. But with an accurate media database, it is just a click away. We help our clients drive coverage, sharpen their pitches and get their stories featured. Learn more about the benefits of using our media database: https://hubs.ly/Q02x2CCr0