Examples of the sensationalized threat of Islamic culture in Western media reveal deeper issues of national identity
“Arab spring” underscores need for people-centered journalism
Former head of Al Jazeera: journalists and others need to break through the “wall of silence” erected by centers of power & influence
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.
Prof. Ward to speak on Global Journalism Ethics in a Post-9/11 World
Stephen Ward will speak at the Overture Center in Madison, Wisconsin on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 7-8:30 pm, as part of the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters’ series on Perspectives on a Post- 9/11 World.
The future of journalism may lie in the hands of “J-ethinomics”
Ethics for Media and the Center for International Media Ethics advocate ethical reporting to increase reader support
Canadian broadcaster CVT intimidated by Saudi government
A Canadian oil sands commercial steeped in the ethical implications of oil sources provoked Saudi threats of legal action. Sun News ran the ad, welcoming controversy as a way to raise awareness of issues of …
Review: Fast Media/Media Fast
When the demands of e-mail, junk mail, headlines, and upgrades begin to out-pace a user’s attention span, mass media fatigue sets in, often times leading to complacency.
Media and the hard truth about suicides
Recent suicides and sudden deaths of former NHL enforcers have stirred up debate about the NHL’s support system for hockey players during their career – and after they retire.
Pakistani journalists denounce sensationalism at International Media Ethics Day seminar
In response to local acts of terrorism, speakers called for a resurgence of responsible, ethical journalism This includes upholding the integrity of victims and practicing more investigative journalism.
WikiLeaks stirs speculation over Al-Jazeera’s coverage of the Arab Spring and Iraq war
The subsequent resignation of Wadah Khanfar’s, the network’s former top news director, intensifies public scrutiny over Al-Jazeera’s objectivity.