Stories We’re Following 03/15/2019

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Journalist Protection Act was reintroduced by Democratic lawmakers. Read here what prompted the bill to make a reappearance.

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Reporters facing defamation claims could be ordered to identify their sources in court. Find out here what the Tennessee Supreme Court  is doing to expanded protections for reporters facing defamation claims.

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The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) placed CNN on a “special media monitoring list”. It cited a lack of black representation among the network’s leadership ranks. Click here to read more.

Steven Holmes, Executive Director, CNN’s Office of Standards and Practices since 2008.

 

Facebook users aren’t clicking on fake news stories anymore. Find out here how users are getting false stories now.

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