Press
February 10, 2025
A guide to Trumpism’s online universe, from Kick to Rumble to Truth Social
The Globe and Mail
January 15, 2025
Why Solidarity Journalism Can Help Restore Trust in Mainstream Media and Strengthen Democracy, with Dr. Anita Varma
Bucks County Beacon
January 3, 2025
Mainstream media faces a credibility crisis – my journalism research shows how the news can still serve the public
The Conversation
December 19, 2024
Meeting People Where They Are
Nieman Lab
November 29, 2024
As Trump Prepares to Take Office, UT Professor Says Journalists Should Take a New Approach
The Austin Chronicle
November 24, 2024
Truth Social and Consequences
Columbia Journalism Review
November 14, 2024
Fact-checking, AI remain top of mind in post-U.S. election coverage
International News Media Association
November 5, 2024
Talia Stroud – Digital communities, civic signals, and connective democracy
Origins Podcast
October 31, 2024
The whole Truth Social and nothing but the Truth Social: What you need to know about Donald Trump’s social media platform
WBUR
October 29, 2024
Social media fights misinformation in 2024 elections
KXAN
October 29, 2024
Senator urges Meta CEO to maintain election research partnerships
Cyberscoop
October 24, 2024
Russian actors made fake video depicting mail-in ballots for Trump being destroyed, FBI says
Associated Press
October 22, 2024
Cut Through The Chaos: Election Disinformation
Texas Public Radio: The Source
October 17, 2024
The Spread of Political Propaganda on Encrypted Messaging Apps
Just Security Podcast
October 16, 2024
Will Kamala Harris’ Fox News Gamble Pay Off?
Newsweek
October 15, 2024
Young Americans increasingly reliant on social media for news
KCBS Radio
October 9, 2024
How the internet is making America more susceptible to rumors and lies
Defense One
October 9, 2024
‘Over the top’ ad features a fake Mark Robinson. What to know about AI in political ads.
The Charlotte Observer
October 8, 2024
Michael Flynn and Other Disinformation Merchants Take Aim at Military’s Role in Hurricane Response
Mother Jones
October 7, 2024
The Social-Media Influencers Reshaping How Young Americans Get Their Political News
The Wall Street Journal
October 3, 2024
Elections: Covering Low-Income Voters As Multifaceted, Whole People
Forbes
October 1, 2024
Fake, misleading images of Helene spread on social media. Here’s how to spot them.
The Charlotte Observer
September 18, 2024
The ‘wild, wild west’ of WhatsApp misinformation
Scripps News
September 15, 2024
A Diaspora Haunted by Disinformation
Palabra
September 15, 2024
How Elon Musk amplified content from a suspected Russian election interference plot
NBC News
September 15, 2024
The DOJ says a US media company promoted ‘Russian interests.’ Who were its 6 content creators?
PolitiFact
September 6, 2024
Russia Secretly Worms Its Way Into America’s Conservative Media
The New York Times
August 22, 2024
Why Kamala Harris is looking to WhatsApp to win over Latino voters
The Washington Post
August 10, 2024
The friendliest social network you’ve never heard of
The Washington Post
August 6, 2024
Trump assassination attempt: How search tools limited results to prevent misinformation
Logically Facts
August 5, 2024
Help us fight misinformation during the 2024 election season with this new reporting tool
Detroit Free Press
July 30, 2024
Political AI Images Go Viral Even When Users See What’s Fake
Bloomberg
July 23, 2024
In lead up to U.S. election, employ these tactics to combat misinformation
International News Media Association
July 8, 2024
Meta Is Getting Rid of CrowdTangle—and Its Replacement Isn’t as Transparent or Accessible
Columbia Journalism Review
June 30, 2024
Midway Through the Ultimate Election Year: How the World Has Voted So Far
TIME
June 20, 2024
Cheap fake’ videos, and the phrase itself, take 2024 election’s center stage
PolitiFact
June 16, 2024
AI experimentation is high risk, high reward for low-profile political campaigns
The Associated Press
June 9, 2024
La Periodista de Iowa
Columbia Journalism Review
June 5, 2024
When generative AI gets political
POLITICO
June 5, 2024
How Are Political Campaigners in the US Using Generative AI?
Tech Policy Press
May 30, 2024
He Found the American Dream on China’s TikTok, the Reality Was More Complicated
Documented
May 30, 2024
Research: Journalist race, ethnicity in bylines show mixed reader preferences
International News Media Association
May 21, 2024
The Inside Story of the YouTube Influencer Who Peddles Misinformation to Vietnamese Communities
The Markup
May 12, 2024
David Shribman: Less interest in politics, more interest in lifestyle
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 28, 2024
Trump trial tests his campaign strategy of embracing bad publicity
Reuters
April 21, 2024
The Alt Right Embraced Pepe The Frog, Now The BJP Is Using It
BOOM
April 21, 2024
As Meta flees politics, campaigns rely on new tricks to reach voters
The Washington Post
April 17, 2024
Truth Social Has an Edge as Rival Right-Wing Apps Falter
The New York Times
April 17, 2024
Donald Trump Is ‘Seriously Considering’ Jake Paul’s Fight Invite
WIRED
April 15, 2024
Not everyone who lives in a “news desert” would describe it that way
Marketplace
April 8, 2024
Texas legislature explores rules for artificial intelligence
NBC DFW
April 6, 2024
In the AI era, 2 trillion yen driven by political advertising
Nikkei
April 5, 2024
Anonymous users are dominating right-wing discussions online. They also spread false information
The Associated Press
March 31, 2024
Trump’s Truth Social posts give him a megaphone and Dems an opening
The Hill
March 26, 2024
How Latinos became a key target for misinformation in the U.S. election
NiemanLab
March 25, 2024
Donald Trump’s use of Truth Social is harming his ability to reach voters, research shows
Fast Company
March 24, 2024
AI, lies and conspiracy theories: How Latinos became a key target for misinformation in the US election
Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism
March 22, 2024
Truth Social made Trump richer and gave him a new megaphone. But it’s struggling as a social media site
CNN
March 20, 2024
Reddit cashes out in a stellar IPO — but can it grow up?
Financial Times
March 14, 2024
US ban of TikTok would rob Biden, Democrats of 2024 election tool
Reuters
March 11, 2024
Telegram: social media giant or the new ‘dark web’?
Financial Times
March 11, 2024
Primaries Show Candidates Can Win on TikTok But Lose at the Polls
Bloomberg
March 7, 2024
These initiatives leverage local communities to fight false information in the US
International Journalists' Network
March 6, 2024
For social platforms, the outage was short. But people’s stories vanished, and that’s no small thing
The Associated Press
March 5, 2024
Shadow Network Of Pro-BJP Pages Spend Over ₹2 Cr On Meta Ads Since November
BOOM
March 3, 2024
The American left has found a new weapon in social media
Politiken
March 2, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Microsoft-Powered Chatbot Just Disappeared
WIRED
February 21, 2024
Ten media about media to follow on Threads
The Fix
February 12, 2024
Democrats bungle Biden age concerns, some critics say
Reuters
February 11, 2024
Is our democracy prepared for artifical intelligence?
The 21st Show: Illinois Public Media
February 7, 2024
Russian disinformation operations seize on border battle, talk of Texas secession
The Dallas Morning News
February 6, 2024
Why RFK Jr. Is Suddenly Everywhere Online
WIRED
February 3, 2024
How AI could impact misinformation in elections
KXAN
January 31, 2024
Building Bonds amid Polarized Rhetoric: Interventions addressing Nationalism, and Cultural Identity
IIM Bangalore
January 25, 2024
Research: Fact-checking broadcast news stories helps correct misperceptions
International News Media Association
January 16, 2024
Think Deepfakes Are Bad? ‘Cheapfakes’ Are Far More Dangerous
The Daily Beast
January 16, 2024
Who killed trust? And what can we do about it?
In Reality
January 11, 2024
Can the EU’s Digital Services Act Inspire US Tech Regulation?
The Nation
January 11, 2024
What we do – and don’t – know about Urban Alchemy’s effect on SF crime
San Francisco Examiner
January 8, 2024
Listener Picks: What dangers do social media bots pose to democracy?
1A
January 8, 2024
Pro-Abortion, Anti-Abortion Activists Have One Thing in Common: Suspicion of Tech Platforms
Tech Policy Press
January 5, 2024
The Pittsburgh Convos: Episode 12 with Anita Varma
Storyburgh
December 20, 2023
How misinformation overwhelms us
La Fabrique Sociale
December 19, 2023
How much do political campaigns know about you? Way more than you might think.
Marketplace
December 6, 2023
Disinformation Researchers Adjust to Restrictions From Platforms
Bloomberg
December 5, 2023
Big Tech funds the very people who are supposed to hold it accountable
The Washington Post
November 30, 2023
Online game helps bridge political divides
International News Media Association
November 17, 2023
TikTok and Bin Laden’s letter
ARD
November 5, 2023
Exclusive: Elon Musk’s X restructuring curtails disinformation research, spurs legal fears
Reuters
October 12, 2023
EXPERTS PREDICT ELECTION DISINFORMATION CAMPAIGNS THAT TARGET VOTERS OF COLOR WILL BE WORSE IN 2024
Milwaukee Independent
October 3, 2023
How to talk to someone you may differ with during polarizing times
Mainstreet Nova Scotia with Jeff Douglas
September 29, 2023
GOP leaders push for early and mail-in voting despite Trump-fueled skepticism within party
CNN
September 27, 2023
How Disinformation Could Impact Diaspora Voter Behaviour in 2024 US Elections
The Quint
September 20, 2023
Does Facebook change your politics? Talia Stroud is leading studies to find out.
Reimagining the Internet
September 14, 2023
Want to boost local news subscriptions? Giving your readers a say in story ideas can help
Nieman Lab
September 11, 2023
The Lawfare Podcast: What Impact did Facebook Have on the 2020 Elections?
The Lawfare Podcast
September 7, 2023
My Brief Career as a Paid Pro-Paxton Propagandist
Texas Monthly
August 17, 2023
Canada wildfire evacuees can’t get news media on Facebook and Instagram. Some find workarounds.
The Associated Press
August 17, 2023
Research: Engaged journalism offers potential lifeline for local news
International News Media Association
August 8, 2023
Tweaks to social media algorithm have minimal impact on opinion, studies find
Texas Standard
August 6, 2023
UT researchers find encrypted messaging apps can benefit authoritarian propaganda
The Daily Texan
July 27, 2023
Election disinformation campaigns targeted voters of color in 2020. Experts expect 2024 to be worse.
Associated Press
July 27, 2023
Facebook’s Algorithm Is ‘Influential’ but Doesn’t Necessarily Change Beliefs, Researchers Say
The New York Times
July 27, 2023
Facebook opened its doors to researchers. What they found paints a complicated picture of social media and echo chambers.
NBC News
July 26, 2023
An election in Cambodia exposes Facebook’s shortcomings (again)
Columbia Journalism Review
July 13, 2023
Propaganda & Social Media Politics with Sam Woolley, Prenatal Plus, Fieri Fallout
V Interesting with V Spehar
July 9, 2023
Republicans and Democrats are living in separate realities, new study suggests
Texas Public Radio
July 6, 2023
Need to Know: Quizzes help readers recall fact-checked material
American Press Institute
July 5, 2023
Building Resilience: Identifying Community Solutions to Targeted Disinformation
PEN America
July 4, 2023
Research: Quizzes help readers recall fact-checked material
International News Media Association
June 26, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott tweets, deletes fake article on Garth Brooks getting booed off stage
Austin American-Statesman
June 23, 2023
She helped kill Roe v Wade – now she wants to end abortion in America
BBC
June 5, 2023
How can journalists use the power of solidarity reporting to fight injustices, without resorting to one-sidedness or poverty porn?
The Fix
May 17, 2023
First in the US: why the state of Montana banned TikTok and whether they can expand the restrictions to the whole country
Дежурный по Нью-Йорку
May 16, 2023
Twitter is purging inactive accounts including people who have died, angering those still grieving
The Associated Press
May 4, 2023
‘Ron DeSoros’? Conspiracy Theorists Target Trump’s Rival.
The New York Times
April 28, 2023
Meeting Audience Needs: 6 Questions Newsrooms Should Be Asking
Radio Television Digital News Association
April 27, 2023
Media can bridge societal divides in reporting with 5 strategies
International News Media Association
April 19, 2023
Elon Musk’s Twitter begins purge of blue check marks
CNN
April 19, 2023
AI’s Dark Side of Deception
The AI Edge
April 12, 2023
Bots are already meddling in the 2024 presidential election
ABC News
April 2, 2023
Thousands Of Automated Twitter Bots Found Offering Fake Praise For Trump While Attacking Political Rivals
Milwaukee Independent
March 27, 2023
Samuel Woolley on Bots, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Propaganda
Democracy Paradox
March 10, 2023
The Death of Objectivity & How Solidarity Journalism is Taking Its Place
The Kansas City Defender
March 6, 2023
Why Tucker Carlson still promotes Jan. 6 Capitol attack lies — and sympathetic audiences believe them
Grid
March 6, 2023
News Youse Use
The Philadelphia Citizen
March 5, 2023
Thousands of pro-Trump bots are attacking DeSantis, Haley
Associated Press
March 2, 2023
Diverse sourcing, awareness of terminology are among story features that build trust
International News Media Association
March 1, 2023
Philadelphia news consumers want to see more crime, infrastructure, and education in local reporting, study finds
WHYY
March 1, 2023
Report analyzes Philadelphia’s media coverage
Ground
February 28, 2023
Report analyzes Philadelphia’s media coverage
The Philadelphia Tribune
February 28, 2023
The news Philadelphians use: Analyzing the local media landscape
Editor & Publisher
February 28, 2023
Journalists must understand the power of community engagement to earn trust
Poynter
February 27, 2023
Amplifying Black voices in Atlanta through journalism
Saporta Report
February 23, 2023
The Consequences of War: Ukraine, One Year Later
Centre for International Governance Innovation
February 22, 2023
Tennessee Senate committee votes to block TikTok from public colleges
The Tennessean
February 16, 2023
The web is a Blade Runner nightmare, but there is a way to stem the tide of lies
The Guardian
February 9, 2023
Appropriate source identification, story framing are imperative in solidarity reporting
International News Media Association
February 7, 2023
TikTok’s Secret Sauce Poses Challenge for U.S. Oversight, Researchers Say
Wall Street Journal
February 3, 2023
Gannett ends online comments for a majority of its news sites
Poynter
January 30, 2023
Samuel Woolley on Manufacturing Consensus: Understanding Propaganda in the Age of Automation and Anonymity
Tech Policy Press
January 24, 2023
Trump Back on Facebook Restores Potent Weapon at Crucial Time
Bloomberg
January 18, 2023
Why are universities banning TikTok? Campuses are limiting use on school devices and Wi-Fi
USA Today
January 17, 2023
Why whistleblowers’ trust in journalism is fading
NiemanLab
January 15, 2023
Opinion: Why the TikTok ban needs university exemptions
Austin American-Statesman
January 2, 2023
Midterms: less influential, but still “ambitious” disinformation
DeFacto Observatoire
December 22, 2022
Research: People living in news deserts still find ways to be informed
International News Media Association
December 20, 2022
Follow the rabbit’: Elon Musk activates QAnon followers with cryptic tweet and accusations of pedophilia
Tjekdet
December 14, 2022
“It’s our year-end roundup of interviews worth your time”
Poynter
December 9, 2022
After Midterm Losses, GOP Leaders Move to Embrace Mail Voting. Trump May Not Let Them
Time
December 2, 2022
Free speech has consequences
The Daily Texan
December 1, 2022
Journalism Prioritizes the Basic Need for Survival
Nieman Lab
November 30, 2022
QAnon, white nationalists and hate speech: Experts reveal how the floodgates opened on Elon Musk’s Twitter
The Independent
November 22, 2022
Texas organizers battle misinformation on encrypted messaging apps
PolitiFact
November 22, 2022
Lawmakers want to know Musk’s plan to fight misinformation in Spanish
The Washington Post
November 17, 2022
Revealed: Just one in four Trump-endorsed candidates using Truth Social actively
Columbia Journalism Review
November 14, 2022
‘Person-centered terms’ can help build trust among stigmatized communities
Editor & Publisher
November 9, 2022
As Elon Musk Upends Twitter, Whither the Digital Town Square?
Centre for International Governance Innovation
November 7, 2022
How Political Campaigns Use Your Phone’s Location to Target You
The Markup
November 3, 2022
Disinformation is a midterm elections threat that could keep millions of voters at home, analysts say
USA TODAY
November 2, 2022
Elon Musk wants Twitter users to pay to be verified. It could create a new set of headaches for the company
CNN
November 2, 2022
Democrats extend quest for Spanish-speaking voters to radio airwaves
CBS News
November 2, 2022
Austin researchers: Why Spanish misinformation is tougher to fight
KXAN
November 1, 2022
Samuel Woolley on how online manipulation is evolving
The Hopkins Press Podcast
October 31, 2022
As midterms loom, TikTok faces its next political test
The Washington Post
October 31, 2022
Truth Social’s Influence Grows Despite Its Business Problems
The New York Times
October 31, 2022
BBC tries to understand politics by creating fake Americans
The Associated Press
October 30, 2022
WhatsApp, WeChat spread misinformation in Asian communities
Houston Chronicle
October 29, 2022
In Kari Lake’s campaign for governor, misinformation and deception remain hallmarks
Arizona Republic
October 27, 2022
Elon Musk takes control of Twitter, considering big changes
KVUE
October 25, 2022
Campaign Press Aides Move From the Shadows to Star on Social Media
The New York Times
October 24, 2022
Podcast: Elections, Misinformation, and Political Discourse in U.S. Latino Communities
The Sunday Show: Tech Policy Press
October 23, 2022
Mis- and disinformation is rampant in election season. Here’s what Moody is doing to help.
Moody College of Communication
October 23, 2022
As election approaches, Texas organizers battle misinformation on encrypted messaging apps
Austin American-Statesman
October 14, 2022
Misinformation will be rampant this election cycle. Here’s what voters should look out for
The Dallas Morning News
October 12, 2022
Rep. Castro warns of disinformation targeting Latino voters
Houston Chronicle
October 10, 2022
Podcast: Sam Woolley on Journalism, Propaganda and Ethics
Cognitive Crucible
October 4, 2022
How A British Teen’s Death Changed Social Media
Wired
October 1, 2022
Manufacturing consensus and the democratization of propaganda and disinformation
Texas Public Radio
September 30, 2022
Texas Governor’s Debate: Abbott, O’Rourke spar in only debate
KXAN
September 26, 2022
Can Donald Trump keep his QAnon supporters under control?
The Independent
September 26, 2022
Researchers ask: Does enforcing civility stifle online debate?
Nieman Lab
September 22, 2022
Research: Person-centered language in news builds trust, connects with stigmatised groups
International News Media Association
September 20, 2022
The J Word 5.4: Editing Today’s News
The J Word Podcast
September 19, 2022
Latino voters are being flooded with even more misinformation in 2022
Vox
September 16, 2022
How To Approach Politics With Loved Ones
NECN
September 14, 2022
Influencers paid to promote political platforms despite TikTok ban
Straight Arrow News
September 14, 2022
Fact check: No Putin tattoo sessions in German hospice
DW
September 11, 2022
Here’s how Elon Musk calculated the number of bots on Twitter
CNN Business
August 25, 2022
Need to Know: Person-centered terms encourage stigmatized groups’ trust in news
American Press Institute
August 23, 2022
Truth Social Has a Content Moderation Problem
Bloomberg
August 15, 2022
Researchers Ask: Does Enforcing Civility Stifle Online Debate?
Undark
August 11, 2022
FBI at Mar-a-Lago, Inflation Reduction Act are hot topics for congressional campaigns
USA TODAY
August 3, 2022
Factually: In Georgia, fact-checkers have become targets of the ruling party
Poynter
August 2, 2022
OAN’s Troubles Spark Questions for Conservative Cable News
The Hill
August 1, 2022
Do You Have Fake Followers? 4 Tools to Analyze Your Twitter Account
INC
August 1, 2022
What journalists should know when reporting on conspiracy theories
International Journalists' Network
August 1, 2022
What Journalists Need to Know About 2020 Election Deniers
RTDNA
July 31, 2022
Russian Propaganda Is Targeting Aid Workers
Foreign Policy
July 28, 2022
How Facebook Pages Exploit Russia’s War in Ukraine with False Videos
Poynter
July 27, 2022
Episode 001. Sam Woolley: On The Media & America’s Great Divide
The Control Variable with Kim Cutter
July 19, 2022
Experts: Social Platforms Are Unprepared For Election Misinformation
Newsy
July 18, 2022
Research: Clarity in Coverage is Essential for Newsrooms During Elections
INMA
July 17, 2022
Research: Clarity in coverage is essential for newsrooms during elections
International News Media Association
June 28, 2022
Elon Musk’s Tweets Echo Tactics Used to Great Effect by Donald Trump
Bloomberg
June 16, 2022
Elon Musk pressured Twitter to give him access to a ‘firehose’ of data to evaluate bots. Now what?
CNN
June 14, 2022
Are Republicans and Fox News normalizing violence by ignoring the January 6 hearings?
Grid
June 14, 2022
Most Republicans falsely believe Trump’s stolen election claims, a year and a half after the Jan. 6
Politifact
June 13, 2022
Deceptive Mailings, False Billboards: Voting Disinformation Is Not Just Online
The New York Times
June 13, 2022
Bigger than Trump: Republicans will expose how the Big Lie took control of the GOP
Salon
June 10, 2022
How Journalists Wrestle With Covering Threats to Democracy
The New York Times
June 9, 2022
What Next: TBD, Bots! What Are They Good For?
Slate
June 9, 2022
Why Many Republicans believe the Big Lie
Politico
June 2, 2022
Research: Quizzes added to media content engage digital audiences
International News Media Association
May 12, 2022
Twitter takeover temporarily on hold, says Elon Musk
The Guardian
April 30, 2022
The ‘Ghost of Kyiv’ was never alive, Ukrainian air force says
The Washington Post
April 28, 2022
4 Ways to Fix Social Media That Don’t Cost $44 Billion
Time
April 27, 2022
U.S. House panel looks into disinformation targeted at communities of color
Missouri Independent
April 25, 2022
The GOP’s latest immigration weapon: The courts
Politico
April 24, 2022
What is Elon Musk doing with Twitter? 7 questions about the billionaire’s big buy
Grid
April 24, 2022
Twitter alternatives are surging thanks to Elon Musk
NBC News
April 21, 2022
TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook Are Letting Climate Denial Run Rampant: Report
Gizmodo
April 21, 2022
Ukraine war fuels surge of fake content impersonating BBC, CNN coverage
PolitiFact
April 20, 2022
How ‘Big Disinformation’ Can Overcome Its Skeptics
The Atlantic
April 12, 2022
How Encrypted Messaging Apps Have Become A Vital Tool For Surviving Warfare
Forbes
April 7, 2022
5 questions reporters and editors should ask to diversify their sources
Poynter
April 6, 2022
Will War Propel or Delay the Global Push to Reform Social Media?
CIGI
April 5, 2022
How well-moderated comments provide rich audience insights to publishers
Digiday
March 31, 2022
Russia aims Ukraine disinformation at Spanish speakers
Associated Press
March 24, 2022
Research: Advertisers followed consistent spending habits throughout pandemic
International News Media Association
March 22, 2022
Piercing the propaganda veil: US, Schwarzenegger, hackers give Russians uncensored view of Ukraine war
USA Today
March 13, 2022
How Ukrainian Civilians Are Using Phones to Share the Invasion With the World
CNET
March 10, 2022
Truth versus propaganda in the coverage of Russia’s invasion
Texas Standard
March 3, 2022
If you try to do this with email, you’ll fail’: How Dallas Free Press uses text messages to reach communities of color
Nieman Lab
March 3, 2022
How journalists can cover school board meetings without spreading conspiracy theories
Poynter
February 27, 2022
Here’s how Spanish-language misinformation will play a role in the 2022 midterms
NPR
February 27, 2022
Zelensky’s past as an entertainer may have prepared him for his most crucial role
The Washington Post
February 27, 2022
Propaganda, fake videos of Ukraine invasion bombard users
KXAN
February 27, 2022
Why You Need To Think Carefully When You Post About Russia And Ukraine On Social Media
Grazia
February 13, 2022
‘Cheap fakes’: Viral videos keep clipping Biden’s words out of context
Politifact
February 4, 2022
Why does Sen. Ron Johnson traffic in misinformation?
Wisconsin State Journal
January 30, 2022
How society should deal with misinformation on Spotify
PBS NewsHour
January 25, 2022
Research: Writing with humility helps bridge political division
International News Media Association
January 19, 2022
Why are universities banning TikTok? Campuses are limiting use on school devices and Wi-Fi
USA Today
January 13, 2022
Joe Rogan Is Mainstreaming Right-Wing Misinformation
The Daily Beast
January 12, 2022
Should we spend less time fighting misinformation and more time ‘fighting for information’?
Nieman Lab
January 11, 2022
Owning the Libs Is the Only GOP Platform
The Atlantic
January 10, 2022
Texas GOP party tweet generates heat
KRLD NewsRadio
January 10, 2022
Journalism, media, and technology trends and predictions 2022
Reuters Institute
January 7, 2022
Texas GOP’s voting meme shows how Trump-style messaging wins internet’s attention
Texas Tribune
January 5, 2022
Donald Trump’s New Social Media App Truth Social Will Be Launched in February, App Store Listing Shows
Latin Post
January 5, 2022
What were 2021’s biggest news stories? Democrats and Republicans disagree
Deseret News
December 28, 2021
Anita Varma: Towards a more accurate reporting
Broken TetriX
December 23, 2021
Women were trained not to complain about harassment’: Exploring the gendered abuse of women in journalism
Media Diversity Institute
December 22, 2021
A Southwest Texas paper folded. A conspiracy-spewing Facebook streamer took its place.
Texas Monthly
December 22, 2021
What solidarity journalism reveals to us
The Indypendent
December 17, 2021
TikTok, law enforcement, researchers find no school shooting threats on platform
KCBS Radio
November 24, 2021
Polls, quizzes and Q&As bring interactivity to modern publishing. They never fail. Why?
The Fix
November 22, 2021
Need to Know: Resources on how to practice solidarity journalism
American Press Institute
November 4, 2021
Don’t read the comments? For news sites, it might be worth the effort.
Poynter
November 1, 2021
Need to Know: Is there a better way to tell protest stories?
American Press Institute
October 29, 2021
How well are journalists covering marginalized communities? UT Austin researcher studies news reporting on homelessness and housing
Spectrum News 1
October 27, 2021
Facebook shut down massive QAnon groups right before the 2020 election—did it swing the vote?
Daily Dot
October 24, 2021
The Digital Human
BBC
October 10, 2021
Misinformation: Last Week Tonight
Last Week Tonight
October 3, 2021
Outages on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp expose our reliance on social media
KVUE
October 2, 2021
Experts say the state’s anti-censorship law could do more harm than good
KVUE
September 30, 2021
Need to Know: Readers may perceive context in a story as an indicator of reporter bias
American Press Institute
September 23, 2021
Research: Politically conservative U.S. readers feel stereotypically portrayed in the news
International News Media Association
September 17, 2021
Professor Jo Lukito on the Rise of Misinformation
The Daily Stoic
September 2, 2021
Anita Varma Interviewed on WBAI by The Indypendent
The Indypendent
August 29, 2021
Need to Know: How politics, generation, news use, and time online play into attitudes about anonymity
American Press Institute
August 25, 2021
Q&A: Gina Masullo on local news, conservative audiences, and trust
Columbia Journalism Review
August 25, 2021
What Local News Outlets Can Do To Overcome Suspicion On The Right
GBH
August 19, 2021
The Internet Isn’t Waiting for President Biden to Help Afghan Refugees
Daily Beast
August 18, 2021
Researchers explore media bias, trust and how to better reach conservatives
The Seattle Times
August 16, 2021
Conservatives and media: WCPO partnered on study about how to build trust
WCPO 9
August 16, 2021
Need to Know: New research shows how journalists can connect with conservatives and right-leaning audiences
American Press Institute
August 16, 2021
Research IDs ways to improve trust in media
The Alpena News
August 4, 2021
Need to Know: Austin newsroom explains ‘fake news’ as part of media literacy series
American Press Institute
August 2, 2021
News literacy: ‘Fake news’ is a term that needs context
KVUE
July 28, 2021
We disagree on what the space should be’: Editors discuss the future of comment sections
Nieman Lab
July 26, 2021
News literacy: Advertisers don’t dictate the news outlets cover
KVUE
July 23, 2021
Eli Pariser: How Can We Reshape Our Digital Platforms To Be More Welcoming Spaces?
NPR
July 21, 2021
Cuba Becomes Battlefield in Fake News War
Newsweek
July 19, 2021
News literacy: What to be cautious about if you get your news on social media
KVUE
June 27, 2021
The rise of the truth industry
New Humanist
June 17, 2021
Comment moderators should focus more on hate speech than profanity, a new study suggests
Nieman Lab
June 9, 2021
AI vs misinformation: Fighting lies with machines
Tech Monitor
June 7, 2021
Role of Technology in Social and Political Maneuvering
#WebPolicyTalk: Live at IMPRI
May 10, 2021
Rumble Sends Viewers Tumbling Toward Misinformation
Wired
May 5, 2021
Facebook tried to outsource its decision about Trump. The Oversight Board said not so fast
The Washington Post
May 5, 2021
Facebook’s oversight board blew up in its face
Quartz
May 3, 2021
Trump Ban Ruling Marks Defining Moment For Facebook Panel
AFP
April 26, 2021
Donald Trump’s Return to Facebook Hinges on Oversight Board
Newsy
April 13, 2021
Facebook oversight panel will now review takedown requests
AFP
March 8, 2021
Media manipulation for political gain
Here and There with Dave Marash
March 3, 2021
Sam Woolley on The Reality Game
Technology and Prose
February 8, 2021
Data vs Goliath Part 2: Has Technology Broken The Truth?
Kin + Carta
February 4, 2021
Research: U.S. cable news politicises coronavirus coverage
International News Media Association
February 4, 2021
It’s Not Too Early to Think About the 2024 Race
Bloomberg
February 3, 2021
Joe Biden Has to Walk a Fine Line When Fighting Disinformation
Wired
February 3, 2021
How did U.S. television news networks cover the pandemic? Here’s a scorecard.
The Monkey Cage
January 29, 2021
False News Has a Long History—But Those In Power Failed To Heed It
Pro Market
January 23, 2021
Tech companies are making speech ‘someone else’s problem.’ Here’s how
Los Angeles Times
January 22, 2021
Social Media Influence in Society and Political Climate
The Austin Forum Upload
January 22, 2021
Could tax dollars fund smaller, better social media solutions?
Built In
January 20, 2021
These 14 principles could help big platforms create healthier social media
Fast Company
January 18, 2021
Social media faces reckoning as Trump ban forces reset
AFP
January 17, 2021
How has Trump’s talk of ‘fake news’ undermined US democracy?
BBC 4
January 16, 2021
How to Start Fixing Social Media
OneZero
January 15, 2021
Are Social Media Bans A Double-Edged Sword?
Texas Public Radio
January 15, 2021
Imagining Our Social Media Future
On the Media
January 13, 2021
The Technology 202: It’s not just social media: Capitol violence spurs changes at Airbnb, GoFundMe and more
The Washington Post
January 13, 2021
A new way to talk about online life
Protocol
January 12, 2021
Trump’s election lies were among his most popular tweets
CNBC
January 11, 2021
Jeff Ward w/ UT’s Katie Joseff: Social media + the angry American
The Jeff Ward Show
January 11, 2021
Boom in private companies offering disinformation-for-hire
Financial Times
January 10, 2021
Big Tech Moderation Crackdown Gives Parler, Gab A Surge of Users
Newsy
January 10, 2021
Pluralism and Democracy: Let’s redirect our energy to address future legacies
New_ Public by Civic Signals
January 6, 2021
A closer look at the role social media played in the Capitol riot
KVUE
December 27, 2020
Top 10 INMA articles of 2020
International News Media Association
December 21, 2020
No comment: A surprising comments section experiment
Radio Television Digital News Association
December 17, 2020
Vaccine hoaxes are rampant on social media. Here’s how to spot them.
The Washington Post
December 13, 2020
Research: Comments section adds value, but platform must be carefully considered
International News Media Association
December 12, 2020
One America News is now Donald Trump’s favourite cable network
Sunday Extra with Julian Morrow
December 5, 2020
UT Professor Talks Propaganda, Election Interference
Texas Public Radio
December 4, 2020
Can publishers use group chats on Facebook Messenger to improve online discussions?
Nieman Lab
December 4, 2020
Talia Stroud: The Role of Public Space in the Digital Age
Keen On
November 21, 2020
Misinformation About 2020 Election Spread Via WhatsApp, Targeted Spanish-Speaking Voters
Texas Public Radio
November 19, 2020
Parler Downloads Surge As Conservatives Jump To ‘Free Speech’ App
Newsy
November 19, 2020
Here’s how the news media can repair its trust problem with Black Americans
Nieman Lab
November 19, 2020
What Journalism Can Learn from Mutual Aid
Columbia Journalism Review
November 16, 2020
Civil Rights and Wrongs for November 17, 2020
Civil Rights and Wrongs
November 16, 2020
Best practices for journalists covering crises on Twitter
American Press Institute
November 13, 2020
Jeff Ward w/ UT’s Katie Joseff: Can social media companies curb misinformation?
The Jeff Ward Show
November 12, 2020
YouTube Videos That Falsely Claim Trump Won Election Are Allowed Because They ‘Discuss Election Results’, Site Says
The Independent
November 11, 2020
Trump is about to lose his special privileges on Twitter
Quartz
November 10, 2020
Election misinformation: Experts analyze Facebook and Twitter labels
CQ Roll Call
November 9, 2020
President Trump To Lose Twitter Protections After Leaving White House
Newsy
November 9, 2020
Building Connective Democracy To Combat Polarization
Knight Foundation
November 6, 2020
No social media is safe: How election misinformation spread on LinkedIn, Pinterest and Nextdoor
The Washington Post
November 6, 2020
Incendiary texts traced to outfit run by top Trump aide
The Associated Press
November 5, 2020
As states count votes, some of Texas’ most prominent Republican politicians are spreading misinformation about the election
The Texas Tribune
November 4, 2020
How to reunite the US? Tension, division among Americans awaiting result
France 24
November 4, 2020
Youtube Will Not Remove Popular ‘Trump Won’ Video, Despite The Fact He Has Not
The Independent
November 4, 2020
Spanish-Language QAnon Accounts Spread Pro-Trump Misinformation in Florida
Vice
November 1, 2020
Uber, Lyft Push the Boundaries of Future Political Campaigning
Bloomberg Government
November 1, 2020
How will the vote go? Tension mounts ahead of U.S. presidential election
France 24
October 28, 2020
UT researchers weigh in on disinformation being shared online during the election
KVUE
October 28, 2020
Election Propaganda Texts Are Completely Out of Control
Vice
October 28, 2020
Latino voters targeted by abortion misinformation campaigns
NBC News
October 27, 2020
Why political campaigns are sending 3 billion texts in this election
MIT Technology Review
October 27, 2020
Big Tech’s Election Plans Have a Blind Spot: Influencers
Wired
October 27, 2020
Disinformation Moves From Social Networks to Texts
The New York Times
October 23, 2020
Apps Give Trump, Biden Campaigns Tools to Rally, Track Supporters
The Wall Street Journal
October 22, 2020
Inside the rise of the political micro-influencer
Financial Times
October 22, 2020
News sites that turn off commenting don’t drive users to social media instead, a study finds
Nieman Lab
October 20, 2020
False Political News in Spanish Pits Latino Voters Against Black Lives Matter
The New York Times
October 20, 2020
Anti-Black Hate Flourished On Facebook And Telegram Amid George Floyd Protests, ADL Finds
Forbes
October 20, 2020
TikTok battles to stay ‘apolitical’ ahead of US election
Financial Times
October 19, 2020
Your guide to following the election on social media
The Washington Post
October 16, 2020
Trump and Biden are using campaign apps to gather mounds of voter data
CNBC
October 14, 2020
How Pres. Trump’s Social Media Helps Spread of False COVID Information
Newsy
October 11, 2020
Only way I can lose is if there’s ‘chicanery’ at polling places: Biden
The Straits Times
October 10, 2020
Campaigns sidestep Cambridge Analytica crackdown with new methods
MSN
October 9, 2020
Behind the scenes at OAN: The TV network where Trump is always right
The Independent
October 8, 2020
Research: 5 ways to help media co-workers discuss polarising issues
International News Media Association
October 2, 2020
Trump’s coronavirus quarantine could mean more time for tweeting
The Washington Post
October 1, 2020
Cascade of Misinformation’: U.S. Adversaries Are Exploiting Trump’s Illness and the White House Isn’t Helping
Time
September 21, 2020
Inside the Biden campaign’s surprising influencer strategy
Recode
September 12, 2020
How the Trump Campaign’s Mobile App Is Collecting Huge Amounts of Voter Data
The New Yorker
September 10, 2020
How do Americans understand the differences between profanity and hate speech online?
Nieman Lab
September 9, 2020
How Donald Trump’s Misinformation Campaign Against Mail-in Voting Is Undermining Faith in Democracy
Time
September 9, 2020
An improved commenting experience is here for Tennessean.com
Tennessean
September 9, 2020
An improved commenting experience is here for DesMoinesRegister.com
Des Moines Register
September 5, 2020
Why Facebook’s political-ad ban is taking on the wrong problem
MIT Technology Review
August 28, 2020
Predominance of toxic comments can damage publishers’ credibility: How to identify and deal with trolls effectively
What's New In Publishing
August 13, 2020
This is my brain on local TV news
Chicago Reader
August 5, 2020
A ‘war room’ that arms Black and Latino voters against disinformation
Los Angeles Times
August 4, 2020
Research: Audience participation, story explanation increase trust in TV news
International News Media Association
August 4, 2020
Why Texas’ coronavirus data comes with caveats
The Texas Tribune
July 27, 2020
The challenges of journalism in the face of the pandemic and disinformation
Go Ad Media
July 24, 2020
21st ISOJ: how to go beyond fact-checking and the press reaction to political attacks
Portal Imprensa
July 21, 2020
Bot or Not?
Government vs The Robots
July 15, 2020
The Trump campaign app is tapping a “gold mine” of data about Americans
CBS News
July 8, 2020
News leaders and tech platforms must safeguard journalists from digital harassment to ensure press freedom
Poynter
July 3, 2020
Familiarity breeds favorability: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s COVID-19 local TV news interview strategy
The Dallas Morning News
June 30, 2020
Answer ‘why’ and ‘what now’ to build viewer trust
Radio Television Digital News Association
June 25, 2020
Souring On Big Social Media, Trump Campaign Is Flirting With Alternatives
Texas Public Radio
June 23, 2020
Trump’s 2020 election app harvests intimate user data, including location: report
Salon
June 23, 2020
Trump 2020 Campaign App Is More Like a Voter Surveillance Tool: Report
Techworm
June 23, 2020
Trump 2020 App is Scooping up Massive Amounts of Data, Cyber Experts Warn
Newsweek
June 23, 2020
Covering Coronavirus: How coverage and audience needs are changing
Radio Television Digital News Association
June 21, 2020
Trump 2020 app is collecting huge amounts of user data on voters
Decrypt.co
June 21, 2020
Trump’s 2020 campaign app hoovers up way more user data than Biden’s, including contacts, location, and Bluetooth
Business Insider
June 12, 2020
We don’t know how protests are being surveilled. Here’s why that’s a problem
CNBC
June 7, 2020
Research: COVID-19 coverage needs changing
International News Media Association
June 3, 2020
How female TV journalists deal with the emotional toll of harassment
American Press Institute
June 1, 2020
The Return of Reality?
BBC Radio 4
May 28, 2020
The types of coronavirus coverage that people want to read are shifting over time
Nieman Lab
May 27, 2020
Trump says Twitter is trying to ‘silence’ conservatives. His growing number of followers suggests otherwise
The Washington Post
May 27, 2020
Trump’s Mail-In Voting Fraud Claims Draw Republican Critics
Bloomberg Government
May 26, 2020
Twitter-Trump clash intensifies political misinformation battle
Yahoo! News
May 25, 2020
The Role of ‘Fake News’ & Twitter Trolls in the Election and in the Future
Background Briefing with Ian Masters
May 25, 2020
Democrats plot a counterattack on disinformation in hopes of taking back the White House
Los Angeles Times
April 21, 2020
Keyword local: News coverage people demand during coronavirus
Radio Television Digital News Association
April 19, 2020
Alternative news: from Russia with lies
Engineering & Technology
April 16, 2020
Bill Gates Is Targeted by Social-Media Mobs
The Wall Street Journal
April 16, 2020
What community engagement teaches us about reporting on COVID-19
Your Voice Ohio
April 13, 2020
Hunger for ‘good news’ grows as coronavirus pandemic woes deepen
Raw Story
April 12, 2020
Research: Readers seek local news during COVID-19 pandemic
International News Media Association
April 9, 2020
Three Ways to Use Data to Drive Better COVID-19 Coverage
Knight-Cronkite News Lab
March 27, 2020
The news media sounded the alarm on coronavirus for months — but few listened. Why?
Nieman Lab
March 26, 2020
Coronavirus: News media sounded the alarm for months — but few listened
The Conversation
March 24, 2020
Trust and engagement tips for coronavirus coverage
Radio Television Digital News Association
March 23, 2020
5 ways to add trust to content while covering COVID-19
International News Media Association
March 5, 2020
Comment sections aren’t dead (yet)
Digital Content Next
February 27, 2020
No one cares that you were editor of your college newspaper: Reporter bios don’t improve readers’ trust in your news outlet
Nieman Lab
February 25, 2020
Real or fake? Ways to avoid the spread of misinformation during election season
KXAN
February 20, 2020
Journalism is an ‘attack surface’ for those who spread misinformation
Latin American Post
February 18, 2020
Computational Propaganda is Coming for Your Brain
KERA Think
February 17, 2020
Research: Transparency is great — if readers notice
International News Media Association
February 14, 2020
Is Solutions Journalism A Solution?
The Fix
February 9, 2020
Video of Pelosi brings renewed attention to ‘cheapfakes’
The Associated Press
February 6, 2020
Bellaby: Online commenting is back
Florida Today
February 3, 2020
Fixing The Trashcan Fire That Is Social Media
Note to Self
January 30, 2020
Maybe greater transparency can increase trust in news — but readers have to find your transparency first
Nieman Lab
January 1, 2020
Research: what readers want in a story
International News Media Association
November 28, 2019
Solutions Journalism: Could This Be The Mainstream Narrative We Need?
Collective Evolution
November 18, 2019
FLORIDA TODAY joins experiment to make conversations around stories better
Florida Today
November 18, 2019
‘No One Believes Anything’: Voters Worn Out by a Fog of Political News
The New York Times
November 12, 2019
‘Filter Bubble’ author Eli Pariser on why we need publicly owned social media networks
The Verge
November 10, 2019
Research: Story labels alone don’t increase trust
International News Media Association
October 31, 2019
Daily Buzz: Is AMP for Email Ready for Prime Time?
Associations Now
October 31, 2019
Here are the four most common questions readers have after consuming a news article (and how to answer them)
Nieman Lab
October 22, 2019
Talking Solutions: Rebuilding Democracy in Texas
KXAN
October 8, 2019
Comment moderation takes a toll
Radio Television Digital News Association
October 2, 2019
Chicago is America’s news lab
Columbia Journalism Review
September 17, 2019
Research: Solutions Journalism increases engagement, issue awareness
International News Media Association
September 11, 2019
Building Trust: Newsroom Tools for the ‘Fake News’ Era
Online News Association
September 5, 2019
KUOW’s events encouraging people to get to know Muslims, Trump supporters, and more seem to actually be having an impact
Nieman Lab
September 4, 2019
In Lyceum Poll, almost a third of Republican respondents saw media as threat to democracy
Austin American-Statesman
September 4, 2019
Why newsrooms need a solution to end online harassment of reporters
Committee to Protect Journalists
August 23, 2019
Tip: Five steps to writing solutions journalism
Journalism.co.uk
August 22, 2019
People avoid consuming news that bums them out. Here are five elements that help them see a solution
Nieman Lab
August 8, 2019
The Opening Bell 8/8/19: Clickbait Negatively Impacting Local News Outlets
The Opening Bell
July 22, 2019
UT media research group gets $2.5 million boost from Knight Foundation
The Austin American Statesman
July 16, 2019
Seven ways journalists can up their social media game
European Journalism Observatory
July 9, 2019
Politicians Behaving Badly: Why covering the story could backfire
Radio Television Digital News Association
July 2, 2019
The Politics of News Choice: A Discussion With Talia Stroud
Out of the Echo Chamber
June 22, 2019
UnDisciplined: The Political Scientist And The Experimental Psychologist
Utah Public Radio
June 21, 2019
9 fact-checking lessons from Global Fact 6
Poynter
June 18, 2019
Recode’s Kara Swisher Talks Facebook, Regulation And Fake News
MediaPost
May 23, 2019
Want to Build Audience Trust? Try Using This Box
Radio Television Digital News Association
May 21, 2019
Research: Covering political “outrage news” can backfire
International News Media Association
May 3, 2019
Killing comments won’t cure our toxic internet culture
Engadget
March 26, 2019
Newsrooms should explain their processes to build audience trust
International News Media Association
March 26, 2019
Journalists called into question; Apple’s big news; why the Times won’t play
Poynter
March 22, 2019
Journalism Schools Find New Approaches to Covering Underrepresented Audiences
INSIGHT Into Diversity
March 4, 2019
Chart of the week: How can newspapers build trust?
FIPP - Connecting Global Media
February 26, 2019
Want to build trust with readers? Try adding a box that explains the story process
Nieman Lab
February 19, 2019
Why online comments go bad (and how to make them better)
Radio Television Digital News Association
February 17, 2019
Research highlights role of newsrooms in politically divided United States
International News Media Association
February 13, 2019
Subscription Strategies: Drawing in New Subscribers
Radio Television Digital News Association
February 11, 2019
No News is Bad News
Texas Observer
February 5, 2019
Comment trolls: how their words can taint your brand
Journalism.co.uk
January 24, 2019
How Chicago’s “J-school of the Streets” is Reinventing Local News
Politico
January 24, 2019
It doesn’t take a ton of nasty comments to sink a reader’s perception of a news site
Nieman Lab
January 24, 2019
Research: E-mail subscription offers perform better than Facebook ads
International News Media Association
January 13, 2019
How newsrooms can build bridges and burst bubbles
Radio Television Digital News Association
January 2, 2019
Lecciones sobre engagement para aplicar en 2019
ijnet
January 1, 2019
Pivot to People
Nieman Lab
December 13, 2018
The Buzz 12.13.18
Monterey County Weekly
December 7, 2018
Expert examines fake news and division
Waunakee Tribune
November 30, 2018
From the Editor: Quick! Try to spot the fake news headline
Phoenix Business Journal
November 19, 2018
Have a Negative Opinion of News Media? You’re Less Likely to Spot Fake News, Study Shows
Fortune
November 19, 2018
If you hate the media, you’re more likely to be fooled by a fake headline
Nieman Lab
November 14, 2018
25 Newsrooms have attempted to bridge divisions- in person. Here’s what they’ve learned
Nieman Lab
October 25, 2018
Estará o Facebook a ganhar a luta contra as notícias falsas?
Público
October 10, 2018
Strategies to drive audience recirculation on your news site
Digital Context Next
September 27, 2018
Just because clickthrough rates are low doesn’t mean you can’t do anything about them
Nieman Lab
September 5, 2018
What works (and doesn’t) for advertising your news organization’s subscriptions
Nieman Lab
August 27, 2018
A first look at our community surveys
News Co/Lab
August 24, 2018
Is there really data that heavy Facebook use caused…erm, is correlated with…erm, is linked to real-life hate crimes?
Nieman Lab