In her years as a religion reporter, Cathy Grossman has traveled from Texas to Vatican City and covered nearly every religious group imaginable. But amid her thousands of interviews, she’s had a strict policy of never …
New funding models mean new ethical challenges for media companies
It’s no secret that in recent decades the financial woes of traditional newspapers have continued to get worse. It’s also no secret that Americans’ trust in the news media has dropped over the past decade. …
Everything-but-the-kitchen-sink: a guide to confidential sources
By Steven Potter Two trains of thought prevail when it comes to using confidential sources. Some see them as a necessary journalistic tool — to be used sparingly — when a story wouldn’t materialize without …
Populist times and the perils of “neutral” journalism: A Q&A with media ethicist Stephen J.A. Ward
Stephen J. A. Ward is an internationally recognized media ethicist and the founding director of the Center for Journalism Ethics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His new book, “Ethical Journalism in a Populist Age: The …
Recap of “Media after the Midterms: Journalism Ethics in a Contentious Age”
The ethics and future of freedom of information: a Q&A with Bill Lueders
Disclosure: Steven Potter conducted this interview for the Center for Journalism Ethics and later was invited to join the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council board. Access to government records, data and meetings is critical …
Playing it straight in polarized times: A Q&A with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Craig Gilbert
In less than a month, a highly divided American electorate will head to the polls for the U.S. midterm elections. Craig Gilbert, Washington Bureau Chief for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, has covered every presidential election …
Training provides resources and guidance before midterm elections
Personal security, misinformation, ethical questions and data protection are all key issues facing journalists during election season. With the U.S. midterm elections a month away, the Society for Professional Journalists and Google News Initiative …
Panel to discuss midterm elections and journalism ethics
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Panel to discuss midterm elections and journalism ethics Madison, Wis. – The Center for Journalism Ethics will facilitate a discussion on “Media after the Midterms: Journalism Ethics in a Contentious …
Audio: Amber Hunt and the ethics of the Aftermath podcast
Over two decades of reporting, Amber Hunt has covered a lot of crime. In that time, she’s reported on a number of shootings, the conflicts that proceeded them and the prosecutions that came after. But …