by cwelter | Feb 22, 2017 | Ethics in the News
The New York Times Public Editor Liz Spayd discussed the advantages and disadvantages of using anonymous sources, particularly in relation to political reporting. An article from the New York Times discussed how the rising use of technology for reporting has begun to...
by cwelter | Oct 20, 2016 | Ethics in the News
Journalists have donated money to both the Clinton and Trump campaigns, while the ethical codes at some news outlets prohibit employees from making donations to political organizations or campaigns, the Columbia Journalism Review reported. Poynter published an article...
by cwelter | Sep 9, 2016 | Ethics in the News
The Minneapolis Star-Tribune removed a column written by an employee which criticized a TV journalist for wearing skinny jeans during her report, Poynter reported. The Washington Post reminded employees of their Standards & Ethics policies on political activism...
by cwelter | Jul 21, 2016 | Ethics in the News
Authorities in Nice urged people to be responsible with social media in the wake of a terrorist attack. Poynter referred back to On The Media’s Breaking News Handbook as a reminder of good practices for journalists reporting on terrorism. BuzzFeed has created a...
by cwelter | Jul 14, 2016 | Ethics in the News
Poynter reported on NBC’s plan to provide balanced news coverage of Rio, despite network coverage of the Olympics. The Columbia Journalism Review shared the story of a reporter on assignment for NPR arrested while reporting on protests in Baton Rouge. Poynter...