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.
Canadian court gives bloggers greater freedom of expression — libel case
Ontario superior court rules “defamation” depends on medium and context; appeal is likely.
Federal court rules 1st Amendment protects citizen journalists
Appellate ruling: “. . . news-gathering protections of the First Amendment cannot turn on professional credentials or status.”
Thai website moderator could face prison for failing to remove anonymous critical comments quickly.
Critics of Thailand’s stringent lese-mageste law say rulers routinely use it as a “weapon to silence critics.”
Rethinking Journalism Ethics, Objectivity in the Age of Social Media
As the media environment continues its rapid evolution, journalism schools search for new approaches to journalism education. There is pressure in some academic programs to relax or abandon long-standing principles of the craft, like neutrality and objective reporting. Not so fast, argues Stephen Ward.
Media in India wrestle with two ethical quandaries
Should a satellite company be able to demand TV stations use certain sports commentators? And is there an argument for regulation of social media when threats of mass violence arise?
New ethics code restricts Mississippi teachers’ use of social media
Citing a need for ‘boundaries’, state school board association erects social media wall between students and teachers
Former Aussie media mogul reflects on the Murdoch scandal
In his first interview since 1991, Warwick Fairfax warns “We’re all capable of being corrupted.”