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Jul 18, 2019
The R-Word Stakes a Claim in Public Media
In the last couple of days, journalists were once again tasked with deciding whether to apply the term “racist” – vs. the softer “racially tinged” or “racially charged” – to describe inflammatory tweets made by President Trump.
Jul 02, 2019
This Job Posting Doesn’t Pass the Sniff Test
 Listing language raises serious questions 
Jun 27, 2019
2019 Mid-Year Report to the Board
 'Arthur,' OETA and the future of public media 
Jun 06, 2019
Should More Public TV Stations Do This?
 An update on PBS39 News Tonight, WLVT's weeknight newscast focused on news from Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey
May 29, 2019
Some Parents Would Welcome This Script
 Another perspective on the 'Arthur' episode featuring a gay wedding

 
May 15, 2019
WXXI Mines Another Unique Acquisition
 Rochester public media station buys community alt-weekly print publication  
May 03, 2019
Sticking New Pins in the Heartland Map
 Seeking a deeper understanding of issues that fall off of East Coast newsroom screens.

 
Apr 10, 2019
As Newsrooms Shrink, Collaborations Expand
 Public media organizations are playing a key role in journalism collaborations that are tackling data-driven, master-narrative stories. 
Mar 27, 2019
A Billion-Dollar Pot for News Initiatives
 Are public broadcasters positioned to get a piece of the action?