"As newsrooms have become leaner, many lack full-time researchers and fact-checkers who were once key partners in the reporting process. Poynter Research lets news organizations tap into these skills on a case-by-case or extended basis to meet tight deadlines, reduce the risk of errors and legal exposure and increase confidence in the work, without adding staff."
Pulitzer jurors praised the newsroom for piercing the veil of secrecy around the Trump administration's chaotic overhaul of federal agencies and chronicling in rich detail the human impacts of the cuts and the consequences for the country.
Crime World has topped its category for international/national winner in the Best News Website or App Relaunch, showcasing its commitment to quality journalism in the digital space.
I still feel like I'm part of the profession, I still have an obligation to reflect on what I believe our standards should be, and to speak out about freedom of speech.
The Walrus is a collective effort: editors, writers, fact checkers, designers, illustrators, production, events, and partnerships. For the last few years, we have been pushing each other to rethink what our journalism can be and who it can speak to.
In May 2025, Kuochun Hung received an email from someone purporting to be Yi-Shan Chen, a well-regarded local reporter. The email requested an interview about Taiwan's political issues, but Hung found it suspicious due to its entry-level questions and incorrect spelling of Chen's name.
Mathias Döpfner stated, 'nobody should work for Axel Springer despite the essentials or in disagreement with one of the essentials.' He suggested that those who disagree should seek other opportunities.
"It shouldn't just be able to be taken by a large multinational corporation and used to generate profits for that organisation with no compensation appropriate for the people who produce that creative content."
