CNN journalist in a Nov. 19 tweet reported the passage of a House bill on immigration that could limit the number of Syrians the U.S. accepts. Then, she tacked on a sentence: Later that …
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Reporting on health: science journalism needs veracity
It was not the best day for meat lovers. Front-page headlines Oct. 26 by every news outlet that day contained two words: meat and cancer. Scientific evidences show that processed meats, like sausages and bacon, …
The Art of Covering Donald Trump: Ten Strategies for Journalists
He has been called a “sham.” His campaign was initially dismissed as a “charade.” The Huffington Post relegated him to the entertainment page. And while elections experts maintain that he still is not the most …
Ethics in the News – Nov. 17
A collection of media critics called out the amount, scope, and perspective of American media coverage of the Paris attacks. Meanwhile, other critics noted readers share some of the responsibility.
Covering the Paris Attacks: Global Patriotism or Cultural Proximity?
Reporters need to balance emotional impulses with a healthy dose of skepticism. This cautious approach shouldn’t fall by the wayside just because something terrible has happened. In fact, it’s in the coverage of tragedies like the Paris attacks that we need this balance the most.
Footage from the scene: Considerations for eye witness video
Unlike a time when visual information was identified, captured and distributed almost exclusively by professionals, the increasing use of content produced by eyewitnesses is unveiling the potential and peril of such footage. Questions about who …
Ethics in the News – Nov. 3
The Kansas City Royals win over the New York Mets last Tuesday not only hit off the 2015 World Series, but ignited a conversation about journalism ethics after media outlets reported the unexpected death of …
Marijuana reviews: Advocating vice?
Dining out at a restaurant, watching a show or buying a book—you can always refer to a review on a local newspaper before making the decision. Now you can do the same thing for getting …
Ethics in the News – Oct. 27
The World Health Organization said Monday the scientific link between processed meats and cancer is definitive. In the next breath, the organization said there’s strong evidence that red meat causes cancer. As this article explains, …
Ethics in the News – Oct. 20
In the wake of a report about the extent of philanthropic money given to education journalism, ethicists are discussing what the proper relationship between targeted money and journalism should look like. A new blog looking …