When Josh Helfgott was a child, he didn’t see queer individuals in the mainstream media. “I felt so incredibly alone,” Helfgott said. “There was no LGBTQ+ representation in general. There were no gay people …
Thoughtful, not transactional: Chalkbeat’s Becky Vevea on how to cover migrant stories in schools
Photo of a middle school-aged classroom with a white male teacher standing in front of a white board, and students seen from the side and back assembled around tables in the foreground.
Public funding in local journalism is no silver bullet. But some industry leaders argue it’s necessary
For some, government investment seems like the last hope in keeping the journalism industry afloat. But this funding is not a holy grail.
Don’t fear the future of AI-assisted journalism: It’s already here
It is critical that newsrooms teach their reporters how to use AI and other automated tools responsibly, and for specific purposes. Furthermore, media outlets should be clear-eyed as to where and under what circumstances they will use such automated tools.
Announcing our spring conference, “Journalism Ethics & the AI Challenge”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Center for Journalism Ethics hosting its spring conference, “Journalism Ethics & the AI Challenge,” with support from craig newmark philanthropies and the Evjue Foundation Madison, Wisconsin – The Center for Journalism Ethics …
Politicized coverage is failing the trans community
Journalists and scholars call for better journalistic coverage of the trans community that centers humanity, eliminates misinformation .
Conduct in conflict: Engagement with citizen journalists in war zones
What happens when citizen journalism stands alone, existing outside of the context of professional news? And how can professional journalists and news organizations engage with citizen journalists in an ethical manner?
As copy desks vanish, ‘the stakes are higher’ for newsrooms
For former copy editor Elise De Los Santos, it’s a butchered headline about the Chicago Cubs opening day during her first few years at the Chicago Tribune that stands out. Reflecting back, she doesn’t recall …
How invisible ads undermine journalism ethics
When you pair writing that brings to the fore the brutality of war with calls to learn how wine in Portugal pairs well with food, you’re not keeping advertising and news separate.
Chasing Britney: Celebrity journalism, mainstream media and the failed pursuit of covering Britney Spears
Joanna Arcieri looks at the 2008 media frenzy that made Britney Spears a punching bag – and how media institutions (including the non-tabloid press) collectively failed her.