ELLEN HUME

JOURNALIST

A free resource about media, innovation and democracy

As a journalist and teacher, I have spent my life trying to hold the powerful accountable. I troubleshoot media problems in challenging environments, helping people develop their own versions of journalism and democracy.

Fact-based news that challenges political memes and fights against hate speech

Assassins—Then and Now

Assassins—Then and Now

Donald Trump’s triumphant return to the Pennsylvania site of his first assassination attempt amplifies the threat of violence that is hanging over this US presidential election. Prosecutor Jack Smith has renewed his efforts to hold Trump criminally accountable for the deadly Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the Capitol, and two recent near-misses on the former president, along with his own rhetoric,...

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Separating real news from “fake news”

Separating real news from “fake news”

I'm happy to see this new initiative that helps us identify the real journalists who offer trusted work, with accountability. Now we need to get more media literacy, so consumers will know to use tools like this Transparency Tracker to select reality-based, fact-based journalism providers instead of falling prey to the propagandists, newsbots and conspiracy theorists who are making money or...

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ABOUT THIS SITE

Longer published reports and analyses are at Reports and Monographs.

Published articles from my legacy media career may be available through an internet search, although some may remain pre-digital in newspaper archives.

Links offers resources about journalism quality, controversies, ethics and technology, as well as some excellent news and fact-checking sites, and related resources.

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The Blog is where I expand on my HUMORus Twitter feed.