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The Latest

Did You Become A Freelancer In 2020? Here’s Some Tax Help.

Posted March 5, 2021 by Bill Wheelhouse

Some helpful advice from Poynter. 

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Tip Of The Week: How Journalists Can Prepare For Online Harassment & Disinformation

Miscellaneous
Posted March 2, 2021 by Bill Wheelhouse

A list of tips to avoid doxxing and other harassment.

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Sinclair Laying Off 5% Of Workforce

Posted March 3, 2021 by Bill Wheelhouse

Variety has the update.

Chicago Sports Anchor On His Way Out After On-Air Remark

Posted by Bill Wheelhouse

Chicago Sun Times reports on Mark Giangreco’s comment last month.

How Student Journalists Can Find Mentors Without Working In Physical Newsrooms

Posted by Bill Wheelhouse

From Poynter’s “The Lead”.   

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