The late Anthony Shadid, friend and CJE board member who died in February while on assignment in Syria, is a finalist for the prestigious 2012 National Book Award for nonfiction.
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Belgian scholar argues for “noiseless journalism”
Communications scholar Francois Heinderyckx has some advice for mainstream news media: If they wish to survive the roiling media revolution, strive for ‘noiseless’ journalism. That is, distinguish yourself in a noisy world of multiple channels …
ETHICS CENTER ASSISTS GUATEMALAN JOURNALISTS
The CJE, through its director, is helping Guatemalan journalists improve their news media system. The director travelled to Guatemala in July to meet with urban and rural journalists, and with journalism educators. The journalists and educators are discussing media reform with local civic groups such as Centro Civitas.
Federal court: Political operatives aren’t entitled journalist’s privilege
Political website author fined by Maine ethics commission; court upholds.
South African press code strengthened
Press Council adds 3 appendices to promote ethical journalism
Re-thinking why we believe in free expression
For the past two weeks or more, a fierce debate has raged about the publishing of the offensive video and French magazine cartoons about Mohammed. Predictably, the debate has been structured around two positions – a strong call for free expression (offensive or not) versus calls for protection against offensive material.
Advancing Editorial Integrity in Public Media
The digital age is fundamentally transforming how journalists create news and finance their projects. Fundamental change creates new problems but also new opportunities. Amid the media revolution, it is crucial for news organizations to maintain the public trust.
Filipino bloggers urged to follow journalists’ code of ethics
Speakers at iBlog Philippine Blogging Summit urge self-regulation to avoid gov’t regulation
Ward joins Canadian panel on ethics in digital media
How do organizations worldwide shape social media policies? What ethics should prevail for live-blogging/Tweeting? CJE director Stephen Ward travels to Canada for a panel on current ethical dilemmas in the digital environment.
Another successful journalism ethics conference
A look back at our 2012 conference