As a white reporter, I must do more to fight racism I encounter in the newsroom. Here are some things to read on how to be a better ally. /1 First, big thanks to journalists of color who challenged me to do better, either directly, at conferences, or through their work. They include @nhannahjones @monicarhor @kimbriell @s_m_i @taylorirvine @tahtone @trahantreports @jasonbegay @jkteoh @sisiwei @emmacarew + more.

Do hospitals have enough beds to care for seriously ill patients if there’s a surge of #COVID19 cases?

That’s the question @mattwynn and I tried to answer. #coronavirus #WhatReportersDo THREAD /1 To be clear, this is a mental exercise, not a hard-and-fast prediction. We just wanted rough numbers to help us ask better questions about the tough decisions that lie ahead. Infectious diseases experts have already warned hospitals could be overwhelmed. /2

Just printed out my story. I’ll highlight facts, details or quotes in green and names in orange. Then I’ll grab a pen and go through each, writing down the page of a document or interview that supports it. This is how I fact check, interrogating every sentence. #WhatReportersDo Contextual words like “first,” “only,” “never,” “always,” most” and “often” get circled for special attention. These little buggers seem innocuous but can easily create errors if not backed up. #WhatReportersDo