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How can journalists best protect themselves and their sources while reporting on religion? In what ways can reporters best counter disinformation around religion? Our new Religion Reporting toolkit provides resources on these topics and more: https://buff.ly/4bO8y5o

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How can journalists best protect themselves and their sources while reporting on religion? In what ways can reporters best counter disinformation around religion? IJNet's new Religion Reporting toolkit provides resources on these topics and more:

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How can journalists best protect themselves and their sources while reporting on religion? In what ways can reporters best counter disinformation around religion? IJNet's new Religion Reporting toolkit provides resources on these topics and more:

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🎙️NEW: The IRE Podcast features Knight Election Hub, which offers more than 100 free and discounted resources for reporters and editors covering elections. There are voter guides, data sets, source lists and other helpful tools to answer questions about candidates’ backgrounds, policies, election trends and more! Listen to host Nakylah Carter’s interview with Erica Peterson and Scott Klein here: https://lnkd.in/gEc-9cVD Knight Foundation #Journalism #Elections #Politics #ElectionNews

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Polarization, social tension and misinformation pose challenging barriers to effective reporting, making covering political violence a fraught endeavor. With OverZero, we created a suite of media guides for journalists to help them meet the challenge. https://lnkd.in/en3CvqzE

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The field of documentary impact has evolved over the last two decades. In a blog for Narrative Initiative, Sonya Crespo Childress reflects on that evolution and how the ecosystem of POC organizations can contribute to grassroots narrative change and impact. https://lnkd.in/eHJtTAN5

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What are the policy consequences of digital sovereignty vs digital agency? Sr. Fellow Akash Kapur of New America's Planetary Politics Initiative explores the concept of digital agency as a more effective organizing principle for the digital ecosystem. 🌐 https://lnkd.in/eQPz6cmm

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It’s election season! If you’re a journalist, it’s important to make sure you describe polls with accuracy and context, and explain what they measure and don’t measure. Learn more about what polling can and can't tell us about trans communities, and how to report on it: https://lnkd.in/gpbmPUvm

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📊 In these divisive political times, inclusive and accurate polling isn't just a "nice-to-have" – it's a must for any political or social campaign that wants to connect authentically with voters. 📑 Our new white paper explores how to make election polling more accurate and representative. 🔗 Download it here: https://lnkd.in/gmncDWkn Inside, we delve into what we in the polling industry can do to: 👥 Reach beyond the "usual suspects" to engage every part of the electorate, build more representative samples, and boost response rates. ❓ Ask the right questions to uncover what voters really think (not just what they think you want to hear). 🔍 Be more transparent about how polls work and what they’re for to re-engage with the public. 🛠️ Employ a variety of different polling methodologies and analysis tools to ensure every voice is heard. #ElectionPolling #VoterEngagement #PoliticalCampaigns #MarketResearch #DataAccuracy #PublicOpinion

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Prison journalism gives incarcerated writers a powerful voice, revealing perspectives from within the justice system that mainstream media often overlooks. In a landscape of rising prison populations and tightening restrictions, prison journalists capture the realities and struggles of incarcerated life, humanizing those impacted and highlighting urgent reform needs. These firsthand stories are critical for transparency, accountability, and public understanding of the justice system. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ehm4u9xc #PrisonJournalism #PrisonReform #JusticeReform #CriminalJustice #IncarceratedLivesMatter

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You cannot improve journalism — much less engagement, trust and inclusion — without building structures that hold news workers and outlets accountable for their actions. Read the latest in the "Building accountability and engagement in news" series from API's Letrell D. to learn how you can work toward a structured, public-facing accountability infrastructure: https://lnkd.in/eNVtMgpy

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Public Knowledge kicks off an engaging blog series on shaping the future of free expression and content moderation. Part I dives into the evolution of platform moderation, tackling challenges like hate speech and disinformation, while advocating for policies that prioritize user rights, accountability, and equitable access. Discover how balancing platform and user rights can foster civil discourse and protect democracy.   To explore these ideas in depth, read the full article below!

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Are you a journalist preparing to cover the U.S. election? Join Investigative Reporters and Editors for a free webinar on Oct. 15 to discuss tactics for election night, lessons learned from the last cycle and more. https://buff.ly/4eJUPxM

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📢 Call for Papers: Special Issue of Res Rhetorica We're seeking submissions for "Mediated Rhetoric of Recent Conflicts," exploring the rhetorical dimensions of modern conflict in media. We welcome submissions on: - Geopolitical divisions and diplomatic tensions - Radical nationalism, chauvinism, and supremacy - Imagery and semiotics in conflicts and terrorism - Exclusionary and discriminatory discourses - Social protest, religious dissent, cultural clashes - Conflict rhetoric strategies - Media manipulation and disinformation - Media practices amplifying conflicts - Rhetoric of hate speech and contempt - Language-based exclusion and dissent - Resilience and communication breakdown strategies More details here: ​​https://lnkd.in/dSgRqjGr. Submit your paper & contribute to this important discussion! #CallForPapers #ResRhetorica #ConflictRhetoric #MediaAnalysis #Innovation

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To help support journalists in the final stretch of #election2024 coverage, we asked Jennifer Nelson and Chris Young of Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press for a primer on journalists’ rights at the polls. "Election laws vary from state to state, so it’s important to know the ins and outs of the laws where you are working." Check out their tips & resources:

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