The Limits of Libertarianism Robert Drechsel,February 4,
2010 Media law expert Robert Drechsel reviews the controversial decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down a federal law that prohibited corporations from spending general treasury funds to advocate the election or defeat of political candidates. Drechsel argues that the ruling reveals the limits of libertarianism on political speech issues.Read more >
God, Disasters, and the Media Stephen JA Ward, January 19, 2010 The Haitian earthquake coverage raises many issues of media coverage – its quality, limitations, the graphic images, the attempt to report amid chaos.
It also raises another issue: What is the place of God in the coverage? Read more >
Does the Press Still Care About Women’s Rights? Sue Steinberg, January 18, 2010 Sue Steinberg questions whether the media today is still committed to advancing women’s rights and questioning stereotypes. Read more >
The Rise of the Networks Brant Houston, December 4, 2009 As newspapers and other journalism institutions falter, networks of investigative and alternative newsrooms are rising up, sharing resources and finding ways to more widely distribute their work. Read more >
Covering suicide: Do journalists exploit tragedy? Stephen J.A. Ward, November 11, 2009 Suicides are often more than newsworthy, writes Stephen J.A. Ward, they challenge journalists to explore economic and social issues in their community. "Minimize harm" is the proper principle, not "do no harm."Read more >
Dubai’s Radio: A quiet revolution (of sorts) for openness and change Shakuntala Rao,
September 17, 2009
Shakuntala Rao, Professor of Communication at State University of New York, Plattsburgh, appeared on “Dubai’s Nightlight” radio program to discuss global journalism ethics.Read more >
Conference: The Future of Ethical Journalism
Reflections of a Legacy Journalist Lee Wilkins, University of Missouri,
May 5, 2009
Lee Wilkins offers her candid thoughts – and worries – as she attended The Future of Ethical Journalism. It is almost impossible to attend a gathering of journalists – either of the academic or practical varieties – without considering the future of the profession. This looming question is an under current in every room and most conversations, but it seldom truly bubbles to the surface.Read more >
Ethics Essential to Democratic Journalism Stephen J. A. Ward,
May 4, 2009
The future of journalism must include ethics, or journalism won’t serve democracy.
That was a recurring theme among journalists, media scholars, and ethicists at The Future of Ethical Journalism, the first annual ethics conference of the Center for Journalism Ethics on May 1. An international group of 23 panelists and moderators engaged in intense discussions on the future of journalism – and the future of ethics in journalism.Read more >
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January 29 ethics rountable examines investigative newsrooms
The Centre for Journalism Ethics teamed up with two other centers to stage a ground-breaking roundatble on emerging ethical issues for new investigative newsrooms.
Leading journalists from non-profit investigative centers met to discuss the ethical dimensions of fundraising, agenda-setting, conflicts of interest, and new technologies. Their conclusions will be the foundation of a forthcoming guide to “best practices” for investigative newsrooms worldwide.
Should Filipino journalists carry guns?
The National/Philippines (2-1-2010)
After Nov. 09 massacre of 31 reporters, "It’s not a question of ethics, it’s a question of protection..."
WARD'S WORDS A frank, personal view of the leading ethics issues at home and abroad
Emotion in reporting: use and abuse Reporters are not automatons, but emotion in journalism can be manipulated, writes Stephen J.A. Ward. When is expression of emotions self-promotion or self-congratulation and when is it true compassion?
