On World Press Freedom Day, watchdog groups warned of escalating threats to journalism, from physical attacks and digital surveillance to political control of media oversight bodies. New global data ...

This article is part of The Poynter 50, a series reflecting on 50 moments and people that shaped journalism over the past half-century — and continue to influence its future. As Poynter celebrates its ...

Democracy only works if it can still surprise us, and journalism has to rediscover its capacity for surprise too. In 2026, my prediction (and hope) is that the outlets that matter most to democracy ...

In the lead-up to the 2022 midterm elections, a coalition of journalism groups trained 45 journalists in 21 “intensive” sessions over nine months. The editors and reporters came from 22 news ...

Jon Stewart will be honored with the first-ever honor in the new comedic news and commentary category at this year's Walter Cronkite Awards for Excellence in Political Journalism, the USC Annenberg ...

It is with great pride and gratitude that I announce that 2026 marks the 20th Anniversary of City & State. For two decades, we have served as the must-read publication for public servants and ...