So, Poynter mentioned the head of an anti-gay marriage group was named to Deseret News editorial advisory board, along with others. This statement is somewhat problematic as the person they're referring to, I'm guessing it's Matthew S. Holland, actually resigned as a founding member ( Read more... )

Every now and then, I remember to check-in on Poynter. Here are a few articles I found interesting.

- Scripps Howard Finds Many 'Closed' Murder Cases Were Never Solved: "When the Scripps investigators published their findings, including an interactive chart that lets the reader drill down to the county level, it became clear that some police ( Read more... )

In my 17 years as a journalist, I still have yet to come up with an answer to this kind of statement except a sinking feeling in my heart ( Read more... )

I LOVE Cracked.com and have easily spent hours reading their different lists. Here are a few I ran across that are journalism-related.


6 Subtle Ways The News Media Disguises Bullshit As Fact

I call bullshit on this list because I'm pretty sure the writer's beef is with MSM, not ALL of the news.

5 Things The Media Loves Pretending Are NewsThis ( Read more... )

Oh wise members and kindred spirits of journalists, I am in dire need of your assistance ( Read more... )