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A nonprofit magazine about journalism, news style, and accessibility in the media. Published by @equalaccesspublicmedia.org.
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New! Our writer Akinyele Akintomiwa Michael talks about the language of local news.

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Speaking the local language - The Word
Accessibility is the fastest way local news can grow its audience
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January 9, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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If you are a reporter who has to cover the next shooting by an ICE or Border Patrol agent — or any other law enforcement agent — are you ready? I talked to two great journalists today who gave great advice in this article.
January 9, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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An afternoon offering: How should reporters cover law enforcement shooting civilians? @stacykess.bsky.social talks to two veteran journalists, @justinfenton.bsky.social and @nicolefcarr.bsky.social, for advice and perspective.

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How reporters should cover law enforcement shootings - The Word
Two veteran journalists discuss how journalists can best report situations like the Wednesday’s ICE officer shooting Minnesota resident Renee Nicole Good
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January 8, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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Two great opinion pieces in two days? It's donations that keep our work free from paywalls and ads. More donations (and more funding in general) mean more news, analysis, and opinions. And hopefully, soon, full-time staff to cover journalism and accessibility.

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January 7, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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New! @stacykess.bsky.social eulogizes the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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Eulogy for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Let’s not mourn the CPB; let’s start thinking of how we can build something better
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January 7, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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New today! Don't miss @patrickmgarvin.bsky.social's possibilities for 2026 — an accessible future, if we want it.

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A very a11y 2026
Some possible ways we can make this year-in-journalism a little more accessible
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January 6, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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We're kicking off the new year right after our holiday hiatus. @patrickmgarvin.bsky.social looks into his Magic 8 Ball and finds the future a few answers about accessibility in journalism this year.

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A very a11y 2026
Some possible ways we can make this year-in-journalism a little more accessible
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January 6, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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Our recent podcast guest, @stacykess.bsky.social, has been hard at work on the @nationaltab.bsky.social website. You should go check it out!

Follow @equalaccesspublicmedia.org, @the-word.news, and @eapmstyleguide.org for more great resources. #EAPM
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Our Christmas gift to you:

The @nationaltab.bsky.social site is back up.

www.nationaltab.org

We're working toward a launch in 2026 by applying for grants. And we've secured funds for a proof of concept so you can see, hear, and feel the difference of how news will look.
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National Tab: Coming soon. The national news, made accessible.
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December 28, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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New! @lionpubs.bsky.social released a "blueprint" for local news. Our reporter Hashim Quraishi digs in with an analysis of the report.

#LocalNews #FutureOfNews

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Blueprint for local news
LION releases 2025 sustainability audit report showing need for strong structures
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December 10, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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'Cause if you love it, then you should put a donation on it.

https://equalaccesspublicmedia.org/support-us/

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December 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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"...and equally bracing & important work for The Word, featuring Stacy Kess’s interview with four professors on the challenges & opportunities of teaching journalism in this moment."

Flattered! Read it at the-word.news/2025/1201/te....
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December 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Let me tell you, as an editor, why I think old-fashioned coverage like this and of the NewsGuild webinar the other day are so important. It's just basic "here's what's happening" informative coverage (with our own accessibility twist, of course).

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ire.org Investigative Reporters & Editors @ire.org · Dec 6
IRE's Protecting the Facts webinar series was featured in @the-word.news from @equalaccesspublicmedia.org

Read more here: https://the-word.news/2025/1119/ire/

IRE offers webinars, trainings, and more to give journalists the tools needed to continue telling the truth in these turbulent times.
Protecting the facts - The Word
IRE hosts webinar series to strengthen safety and preparedness in journalism
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December 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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IRE's Protecting the Facts webinar series was featured in @the-word.news from @equalaccesspublicmedia.org

Read more here: https://the-word.news/2025/1119/ire/

IRE offers webinars, trainings, and more to give journalists the tools needed to continue telling the truth in these turbulent times.
Protecting the facts - The Word
IRE hosts webinar series to strengthen safety and preparedness in journalism
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December 6, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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New! Reporter @bethmccowen.bsky.social attended the AI Town Hall to bring you more on the @newsguild.org "News Not Slop" week of action.

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December 5, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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The end of the year is here. Time to put your money where your heart is. 

Make an individual donation through Givebutter (https://givebutter.com/buildnews).

Want all the ways to donate? Check our website (https://equalaccesspublicmedia.org/support-us/).
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December 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Earlier this year, @kairyssdal.bsky.social called out a lie on @marketplace.org. Should more journalists follow his lead?
Writer @michaelakinyele.bsky.social breaks down when a lie is a lie and when reporters need to say so, today in The Word.

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When a lie is a lie
Why newsrooms hesitate to call it out — and what’s at stake
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December 3, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Hey, that's us! And we've had some great articles lately. Are you reading The Word?
December 3, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Earlier this year, @kairyssdal.bsky.social called out a lie on @marketplace.org. Should more journalists follow his lead?
Writer @michaelakinyele.bsky.social breaks down when a lie is a lie and when reporters need to say so, today in The Word.

the-word.news/2025/1203/lie/
When a lie is a lie
Why newsrooms hesitate to call it out — and what’s at stake
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December 3, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Did you miss @stacykess.bsky.social speaking with @nickimayonews.bsky.social, @nicolefcarr.bsky.social, Jason Strother, and Meghan Irons about teaching journalism at this moment? Read it in The Word today!

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Teaching journalism at this moment
Four professors discuss navigating the real world with their students while teaching the science and art of media
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December 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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What's it like teaching journalism at this moment? @stacykess.bsky.social talks to four journalism professors.

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Teaching journalism at this moment
Four professors discuss navigating the real world with their students while teaching the science and art of media
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December 1, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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My undergraduate thesis attempted to do what this fantastic tool now has created beautifully — understanding how and when media, across the ideological spectrum, covers trans communities. It's so important, especially now, as reporters and editors to examine how we're reporting on trans folks.
November 28, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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New! @bethmccowen.bsky.social talks to the people behind the new data vis tool, the Trans News Initiative, by the @transjournalists.org.

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New tool tracks how media covers trans communities
The Trans News Initiative quantifies and categorizes coverage with data
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November 28, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Let me tell you my favorite thing about this article. It is such a data vis news story. I mean, yes, it's a trans news story. But, when you read the article, you see data vis journalism people get excited that @bethmccowen.bsky.social is asking about the tool itself. I love this. Nerd on, friends.
November 28, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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New! @bethmccowen.bsky.social talks to the people behind the new data vis tool, the Trans News Initiative, by the @transjournalists.org.

the-word.news/2025/1128/tr...
New tool tracks how media covers trans communities
The Trans News Initiative quantifies and categorizes coverage with data
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November 28, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Journalists, are you paying attention?
stacykess.bsky.social Stacy Kess, dissident editor @stacykess.bsky.social · Nov 25
Ooof. People don't trust the news, according the Economist/YouGov poll.

Doesn't change by age, race, party affiliation, politics, or who you voted for in 2024.

@trustingnews.bsky.social @the-word.news

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1677 U.S. Adult Citizens Trust in Television news A great deal: 5% overall, 7% male, 3% female, 3% White, 9% Black, 11% Hispanic, 9% 18-29 years old, 6% 30-44 years old, 4% 45-64 years old. Quite a lot: 12% overall, 13% m, 11% f, 11% W, 23% B, 8% H, 15% 18-29 y, 9% 30-44 y, 9% 45-64 y. Some: 35% overall, 32% m, 38% f, 33% W, 38% B, 37% H, 36% 18-29 y, 36% 30-44 y, 31% 45-64 y. Very little: 48% overall; 48% m, 48% f, 52% W, 29% B, 44% H, 40% 18-29 y, 49% 30-44 y, 56% 45-64 y. Trust in Newspapers A great deal: 5% overall, 6% male, 3% female, 3% White, 8% Black, 8% Hispanic, 7% 19-29 years old, 6% 30-44 years old, 5% 45-64 years old. Quite a lot: 18% overall, 18% m, 18% f, 17% W, 24% B, 18% H, 22% 17-29 y, 20% 30-44 y, 16% 45-64 y. Some 39% overall, 37% m, 41% f, 39% W, 42% B, 41% H, 48% 17-29 y, 44% 30-44 y, 34% 45-64 y. Very little 38% overall, 39% m, 38% f, 41% W, 26% B, 34% H, 24% 17-29 y, 31% -44 y, 45% 45-64 y.
November 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM