10 minutes a day to understand the news differently
The information environment has become overwhelming: AI-generated content, geopolitical narratives, algorithmic feeds, and constant breaking news. But most of us were never taught how to select and read the news critically.
The News Practice is a simple daily exercise: one email a day, one small exercise, about 10 minutes of your attention. 365 days of practices in journalistic thinking, exploring power, narratives, and your relationship with the news.
Why this exists
Six years ago, inclusive journalism was founded based on six characteristics (article from 2020). Since then, the information environment has changed dramatically. News fatigue and avoidance are rising, AI is reshaping journalism, content creators and reporters blend together, and power and ideology shape what you see and what you don’t. The News Practice is a simple daily exercise that helps you understand how the news works and distinguish independent reporting from the endless stream of content around it. Based on the updated three premises of inclusive journalism.
The News Practice
What you receive
- A short daily email with a 10-minute exercise (read, write, or do).
- Practices that help you analyze headlines, language, sources, and narratives.
- Occasional examples from digital native media around the world.
- A different way of engaging with and understanding the news.
- Detox days to step back from the news.
Examples from the practice
Day 1 – language. Why do we call it “Middle East”? Middle to whom? West Asia is an alternative.
Set a timer for ten minutes and write about what this name reveals about how the world is framed.
Day 12 – Headlines. Compare two headlines about the same event. Who appears as the actor? Who appears to be reacting? Small differences in wording can shape how responsibility is perceived.
Who is this for?
The News Practice is for journalists, students, media professionals, curious news readers, and anyone who wants a healthier relationship with the news.
You don’t need prior knowledge; you just need to be curious!
The offer is simple
Early access price: $39
Regular price: $49
Start anytime and cancel anytime. 30-day refund guarantee.
Start the practice today.
About the creator
Sanne Breimer is the founder of inclusive journalism and works internationally as a trainer, researcher, and mentor in journalism and storytelling. Her work explores how journalism can become more ethical and sustainable.
Understanding the news is a skill.
And like any skill, it can be practiced.
Give yourself a daily moment of reflection
Practice seeing the news with curiosity and attention.
Small exercises that change how you see the world.
Step back from the endless stream of headlines.
Inclusive Journalism 
You must be logged in to post a comment.