To celebrate #LocalNewsDay, what if you not only helped people connect with you as a trusted news source, but you also pointed people to other credible news sources and gave practical tips for how people can manage a healthy relationship with the news? In our newsletter, we write how.

With the continued rise of influencers and social media, it's becoming more difficult to discern credible information online. @trustingnews.bsky.social created a checklist to help people recognize what to look for, and what to question. 🔗 Check it out: go.newslit.org/TrustingNewsChecklist

We're thrilled and honored to announce that we have received the 2026 Brown Democracy Medal from the The McCourtney Institute for Democracy at Penn State. 🎉 The award recognizes work being done to advance democracy in the US and internationally. trustingnews.org/trusting-new...

It's the time of year for heated conversations about the state of politics and the media. Journalists, instead of getting defensive or starting arguments, here are some ways you can steer the conversation in more fruitful ways. ⬇️ mailchi.mp/5854fa9502f9...

“Independent journalists usually don’t have teams who can evaluate potential funders. So what can you do to ensure a funder is ethically aligned?” @lizkellynelson.com of Project C & Mollie Muchna of @trustingnews.bsky.social share tips for assessing funders + funder disclosures for creators.

Understanding the public’s expectations of journalists is a key part of earning trust. This is especially true when it comes to AI and other emerging technologies. Here we outline a few simple questions to help get you started. >> trustingnews.org/ask-your-aud...

“If journalists want to be viewed as trusted messengers, they have to get clear about what sets their product apart.” As part of the Creator Journalism Trust and Credibility Toolkit, Mollie Muchna from @trustingnews.bsky.social shares how transparency can take creator journalists to the next level:

Join us tomorrow! We'll be joining Cortico + partner journalists to talk about new approach to engaging your audience and amplifying community voices. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Prepping for elections next week? Here are 3 last-minute things you can still do. 1. Make sure basic information is really easy to find. 2. Check headlines for possibly polarizing words. 3. CLEARLY LABEL opinion and endorsements. For more election tips, head to trustingnews.org/trustkits/el...

Nonprofit @trustingnews.bsky.social offers guidance on ethical AI use, disclosure policies and community engagement to strengthen public confidence. Trusting News was incubated as a project at RJI in 2016. Via Editor & Publisher. www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/ai-t...

This guide was designed for funders by Project C and @trustingnews.bsky.social in collaboration with The Lenfest Institute with support from @knightfoundation.org. It provides ethical frameworks and hands-on tools you can use to identify and partner with local creator journalists.

What appeared to be a new local newsroom in Florida turned out to be a chain of AI-generated newsletters. It's a good reminder that it can be legitimately hard for anyone in the public to tell what information is legit. trustingnews.org/fake-news-ca...

News audiences want to know when journalists use artificial intelligence. Here's how news organizations can disclose their use of AI, with tips from @trustingnews.bsky.social. journalistsresource.org/media/ai-use...

The default frame of immigration discussions is often a partisan one, yet so much of what’s at stake actually relates to core democratic principles. How can journalists reflect this in their reporting? Join us for this upcoming workshop. ⬇️ us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Apply now: We have *NEW* opportunities for newsrooms interested in helping their community learn about AI. 1. A cohort ($2,000) to experiment with sharing AI education resources 2. $5,000 grants to explore an idea to educate their community about AI trustingnews.org/newsrooms-ap...

👀 Trusting News is looking to hire a Wordpress developer + graphic designer on retainer ($100/hr). Is this you?! Apply here by Aug. 8. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

So, you're a journalist thinking about using AI. Will that destroy people's trust in your content? We surveyed news consumers across the globe to better understand how comfortable they were with journalists using AI. Here's a quick breakdown. ⬇️ For more: trustingnews.org/AI

👀 We're sharing some *brand new* research around AI in news this Thursday. Join us to learn about what news consumers told us, and leave with strategies and examples! us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

What does new research show about what news consumers want to know about journalists' use of AI? Join us July 31 to learn more. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

We’re excited to offer some of our most popular Trust Kits for journalists in Spanish, thanks to a partnership with @globalpress.bsky.social. Check them out on our new resources page, where you’ll find other resources in Spanish. trustingnews.org/recursos-en-...

A good mission statement can be your newsroom's secret weapon. If you don't tell people why (and how) you report what you report, THEY WILL DECIDE FOR YOU. Let's fix that. Join @trustingnews.bsky.social, Hearken, and SJN next Wednesday and we'll solve this together.

The public wants to know more about AI -- and they want journalists to help teach them. But realistically what could that look like? Join our upcoming workshop to join the conversation. Register here. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Here's why local higher education coverage matters. Our managing editor Colleen Murphy talked to @trustingnews.bsky.social about why we do the work that we do and how journalists can better explain their coverage to their communities. trustingnews.org/journalists-...

We know listening helps build trust and makes journalists' work more relevant. That impact could be even greater if you teamed up with others in your area. In this week's Trust Tips newsletter, we explore practically what that could look like. bit.ly/3Hejwad

Many people are wary of talking to journalists, especially right now. So how can reporters establish credibility while also making the process feel less risky for everyday people? Here are two great examples. ⬇️

Join Sunlight and Joy Mayer of @trustingnews.bsky.social for a hands-on workshop on building stronger relationships between newsrooms and communities. What can you learn from this session? 🧵 www.sunlightresearch.net/research-tra...

The words we use as journalists matter a lot—even the basic ones. So, what words and phrases should journalists be mindful of? We wrote about some in this week's Trust Tips newsletter. trustingnews.org/rethink-some...

🚨Calling all solo journalists🚨 Are you a journalist who freelances or works on your own? We're hosting a training Thursday in collaboration with the SPJ Freelance Community covering how freelance journalists can earn trust. 3-4 p.m. ET. Register here. ⬇️ us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Immigration rumors spreading in your community? Rather than ignoring misinformation, address it head-on and establish yourself as a go-to place for credible info. In this week's Trust Tips, we share how you can (with examples from @documentedny.bsky.social + @kqednews.kqed.org). ⬇️ bit.ly/3Gzdel9

Journalists usually ask "What did I miss?" at the end of interviews. But what if you started interviews with the question: "What are you afraid I might get wrong?" trustingnews.org/ask-sources-...

AI is transforming journalism, and audiences are calling for transparency. Join SPJ and @trustingnews.bsky.social for this #SPJEthicsWeek webinar on how to ethically use AI in your newsroom. Register for “Ethical AI in the Newsroom” at 1 p.m. EDT Tuesday via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Work outside of a traditional newsroom but still deal with the lack of public trust in news? We hear you. That's why we created a new ✨Freelance Trust Kit✨ — a step-by-step guide to help freelance journalists demonstrate credibility and earn trust. Check it out! trustingnews.org/trustkits/fr...

New research suggests people's distrust of news largely stems from a perception that news values profit over truth. Don't leave people with their inaccurate assumptions. Instead, get clear about your funding and ownership, and how it influences your coverage. trustingnews.org/talk-about-y...

TOMORROW: The public assumes we’re chasing clicks or money. We're hosting a training Thursday where we'll walk you through how to tell a more accurate story about the funding and ownership behind your news. Register here. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Great example of transparency by @timlambert-pa.bsky.social. 👏 In this behind-the-scenes piece, he shares how they used elements of the newsroom’s ethics policy to guide their reporting. Want to do something similar? Check out our Coverage Trust Kit. trustingnews.org/trustkits/ex...

Don't let your community assume you prioritize shock value over careful coverage. Instead, get on the record about how you're working on behalf of your community. Take inspiration from how the Oviedo Community News team did this. ⬇️ trustingnews.org/see-how-flor...

Misassumptions about how news is funded can be a key driver of mistrust. Don't let that be the case for you. In this training, we'll talk you through how to respond to those all-too-common complaints. Register here. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

🚨 We've extended the deadline to March 19!🚨 Apply here. trustingnews.org/apply-now-ge...

A lot of people assume money drives news decisions — that we chase clicks, squash news our owners/publishers don’t want us to publish, etc. If you have ever wondered how to respond to complaints like that, come to our @trustingnews.bsky.social webinar on March 20. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Audiences say they want AI disclosures that are clear, specific -- and mention if there was human involvement. More on what people want journalists to disclose about AI in this week's Trust Tips newsletter. ⬇️ trustingnews.org/emphasize-hu...

If you're in NC, join us next week for the @nclocal.bsky.social news workshop. I'm leading a session for @trustingnews.bsky.social on trust in an era of news avoidance, and the program is PACKED with insightful folks. www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-nc-ne...

As we encourage newsrooms to do, we have our own advisory committee made up of the people we aim to serve. Welcome to these members! Thank you for your time and dedication. trustingnews.org/trusting-new...

📣 We’re looking for eight journalists eager to participate in a research study examining how LGBTQ+ topics influence disengagement from traditional media. Find more details -- and the application -- here. trustingnews.org/apply-now-ge...

How comfortable does your newsroom staff feel challenging each other's assumptions? How can your routines and conversations involve to invite more dissent — in service of more accurate, nuanced coverage? Join @trustingnews.bsky.social on Wednesday to talk about it. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

🚨 Do feel comfortable speaking up, sharing your perspective and challenging assumptions in your newsroom? Too often, the risk isn't worth whatever benefit. 📢 Join @mayerjoy.bsky.social for this free training on fostering healthy dissent in your newsroom. Register now. ⬇️ bit.ly/dimensionstn

As people navigate new health policies and guidelines, trust in health information is more critical than ever. But with so much misinformation, what can journalists do to build trust? We share some ideas in this week’s Trust Tips. ⬇️ trustingnews.org/todays-trust...

Feeling overwhelmed by the news? Your audience probably is too. Instead of guessing what they need, ask them! Copy our survey and learn how you can make national news more relevant and less exhausting. trustingnews.org/trust-tips-u...

With a new administration and so many *super important* and *super urgent* updates happening, we want to continually be asking: How can our coverage help people feel more grounded and less overwhelmed? 💡 Here we share a few ideas. trustingnews.org/trust-tips-h...

At Trusting News, we’re not interested in deciding who’s allowed in the journalism club. Instead, we’re focused on helping people find ethical news in an increasingly complex environment. Here's how we plan to do this alongside our partner @lizkellynelson.com. ⬇️ trustingnews.org/content-crea...