Carol McCarthy, Author at Poynter

Carol McCarthy

Senior Director of Editorial Content
News Literacy Project

Carol McCarthy is a former journalist and the senior director of editorial content for the nonprofit News Literacy Project. Jan. 22 – 26 is National News Literacy Week.

Opinion | What’s another word for misleading? How harmful misinformation hides behind euphemisms

Euphemisms can be harmless. But when they obscure harmful misinformation, it’s time to unmask them.

January 10, 2024

Carol McCarthy

Opinion | What’s another word for misleading? How harmful misinformation hides behind euphemisms

Start your day informed and inspired.

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