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Media literacy helps separate fact from opinion

Nov 1, 2022

For U.S. National Media Literacy Week this year, advocates focused on ways schools can do a better job of teaching young readers how to spot fake news and verify information.

Robust public affairs coverage requires more than recording meetings

Nov 1, 2022

My formula for shaping newspaper content is straightforward: Present a blend of stories that people like to read and stories they should read. Under the “should read” category, consider me ...

Environment issues column available at no charge

Oct 17, 2022

Weekly, nationally syndicated Q&A column on the environment called EarthTalk available to your organization at no charge.

Go beyond ‘votes and quotes’ when delivering election results

Oct 1, 2022

In short, newspapers put incredible resources into laying the groundwork for elections, but then they often fall short in translating what voters said. This is an excellent time to think how best to examine ...

Remembering legacy columnists; if your newspaper wants to revive the tradition, here are a few tips ...

Oct 1, 2022

My journalism professors and mentors from half a century ago would be rolling over in their graves over the idea that newspapers should not contain regular, robust editorial pages.

Local news empowers us to know and exercise our freedoms

Sep 29, 2022

First Amendment questions come up in people’s lives each day across the country. When local newspapers cover these issues it empowers civic engagement. That’s why The Tennessean, with funding ...

Legacy.com appoints Alan Press as CEO

Sep 15, 2022

The former Economist and Newsweek exec succeeds Legacy's founder Stopher Bartol, who becomes executive chairman

Materials for National Newspaper Week, Oct 2-8

Sep 13, 2022

National Newspaper Week is quickly approaching. This year we will celebrate on October 2-8 for the 82nd year in recognition of the service of newspapers and their employees throughout the United States ...