UW Center for Journalism Ethics
We encourage the highest standards in journalism by fostering vigorous debate, providing resources to journalists
and news consumers, and honoring the best in ethical journalistic practice.
Events
“Under Pressure: Covering Election 2024” with Jonathan Martin
Tuesday, October 22, 6:30-8 pm; Memorial Union Play Circle, UW–Madison campus
Join the UW–Madison Center for Journalism Ethics and the Elections Research Center for a conversation with Jonathan Martin, politics bureau chief and senior political columnist at POLITICO, on the ethical challenges of covering elections and politics in these polarized times. Award-winning journalist Mike Gousha will conduct this interview, which will be free and open to the public.
News
Fact-checking, trust and Election 2024: A Q&A with Professor Lucas Graves
With a contentious election on the horizon, fact-checkers have been busy verifying and contextualizing the statements of candidates.
How news media can prevent contributing to weight stigma
“If everyone in the U.S. saw half as many headlines about the obesity epidemic as they see now, the world would be a much better place.”
POLITICO's Jonathan Martin to discuss journalism ethics and covering Election 2024
Jonathan Martin is the politics bureau chief and senior political columnist at POLITICO, where he writes a reported column. The program is free and open to the public.
When all social media platforms look like TikTok: A Q&A with Professor Mobina Hashmi
TikTok’s 60-second, portrait mode video format has changed the media landscape, and companies are paying attention.