Speakers at iBlog Philippine Blogging Summit urge self-regulation to avoid gov’t regulation
Media Ethics is now Media Activism
Upheavals in journalism have bequeathed to journalists a dizzying whirlpool of ethical issues that become the topics of talk shows, academic papers, and conference panels. The focus of these discussions tends to be on how …
How social media changes the function of journalism
The revolution in media has created a revolution in journalism ethics. One area where the ethical revolution is evident is a new emphasis on certain functions of journalism that have long played a secondary role …
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
Fact-checking a necessary supplement to modern political reporting, panelists say
Fact-checking has emerged in the past decade as a new media phenomenon with roots in traditional journalism. In the “old days,” said Bill Adair of politifact.org, news outlets and reporters acted as filters for, political …
Negative political advertisements: Not to be dismissed
An American family sits on a sofa listening to well-dressed politicians explain with dark apprehension how their opponent will be the downfall of society. The leaders argue that their own credentials are far superior, citing …
Friends bid farewell to reporter Anthony Shadid
It is hard to describe Anthony Shadid in one word. Speakers at the 2012 Journalism Ethics Conference made that very clear when speaking about Shadid, UW-Madison alumni and former Center for Journalism Ethics advisory board …
Pakistan: Private television reporters flock to scene of plane crash to boost ratings
On Twitter, journalists condemn the exploitation of grieving subjects and dead bodies
Disturbing war photos evoke ethics debate with U.S. military officials
L.A. Times editor felt public interest took precedence over the potential to “incite violence.”