After a hiatus, longtime journalist Tom Strini has returned to the blogging world, but it’s not the world that he left. Social media and advertising have changed how bloggers engage their audience. These tools can help pull in readers, but good writing is what builds regular readership. Strini knows that he’s a good writer, and now he’s using social media to develop … [Read more...] about Veteran journalist uses blogging to connect during pandemic
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Pseudo news outlets push false claims around election
On Nov. 4, the day after the election, the Milwaukee City Wire inaccurately reported that more votes were cast in seven wards in the city than there were registered voters. Right-wing pundits and conspiracy theorists rushed to tweet the story, and retweet those tweets. Fox’s Sean Hannity weighed in. Some down-the-middle journalists also followed suit. But USA Today found the … [Read more...] about Pseudo news outlets push false claims around election
‘Domestic terrorist’ better term than ‘militia’ for Michigan style group, experts say
A local TV station’s decision to describe a thwarted plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as “domestic terrorism” revived a long-running debate in journalism circles about how such acts are labeled. "After much discussion in our newsroom, we've decided that moving forward, we will be using the term 'domestic terrorism' or 'domestic terrorist,' rather than militia. … [Read more...] about ‘Domestic terrorist’ better term than ‘militia’ for Michigan style group, experts say
Throwback to another close election: Florida editor reflects on the difference between 2000 and 2020
Everyone knows the famous line. It's screamed on TV and in the movies by breathless editors who have news that will change the world. “Stop the presses!” We felt that drama 20 years ago in the Miami Herald newsroom. Bush vs. Gore. Election Night 2000. Florida. But first, we had to stop the trucks. They were about to hit the road with stacks of newspapers shouting … [Read more...] about Throwback to another close election: Florida editor reflects on the difference between 2000 and 2020
Illinois primary played pivotal role in elevating Biden
When the annals of the 2020 presidential nominations process and general election are written, the role of the Illinois Primary, along with its counterparts in Florida and Arizona on the same day, will be marked as uniquely important turning points in the long and chaotic road to the White House. Understanding that role depends on understanding the role the mass media, and … [Read more...] about Illinois primary played pivotal role in elevating Biden