A collection of media critics called out the amount, scope, and perspective of American media coverage of the Paris attacks. Meanwhile, other critics noted readers share some of the responsibility.
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Why we need a radical new framework for media ethics
In “Radical Media Ethics: A Global Approach” I declare that the only way to rescue media ethics from sinking into oblivion is to think radically. Let me explain. We need to rethink the basis of …
Local news stations contribute to Nevada Attorney General race; posing questions
While allowable by Nevada state law, the $40,000 donation made by Intermountain West Communications and its local affiliates to a Nevada Attorney General candidate raised some ethical eyebrows as it was revealed. Local NBC affiliates in …
Thought Catalog alleges bias in Washington Post piece
The publisher and members of Thought Catalog, a popular site similar to Buzzfeed and Upworthy, are upset with Washington Post over the question of bias following an article published in the Post. According to jimromensko.com, …
Email exchanges suggest CNN’s “Chicagoland” producers collaborated with Mayor Rahm Emanuel
According to the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel had an instrumental hand in shaping certain scenes of CNN’s supposedly unscripted documentary “Chicagoland.” The Tribune reviewed more than 700 emails, which reveal that the producers worked …
Journalist charged with hacking says information was legally obtained
Although journalists are sometimes sued for libel, or perhaps failing to disclose sources in an investigation, some now face a much newer accusation: illegal hacking. Two companies, TerraCom Inc. and YourTel America recently threatened to …
Documentaries: Journalism but not necessarily unbiased journalism
In general, documentaries’ have evolved as a distinguished genre and separated themselves from more entertainment-oriented Hollywood movies through a foundation of unbiased, fact-based journalism. However, documentaries that advocate for a specific cause do not always present an …
Olympians have sponsors write social media posts
Multiple reports surfaced last week that sponsors may be writing some of the Olympians social media posts, working with their managers and publicists to craft messages from the athletes’ personal accounts. Reps for figure skating …
Wisconsin public official blurs line between journalist and politician
Dodgeville, Wis. Mayor, Todd Novak, has worked for the local Dodgeville Chronicle for the past 24 years–and now he’s running for the state Assembly. Chris Rickert, writing for the Wisconsin State Journal, cautioned, if Novak …
Making yourself the Story: American Journalists and the 2014 Olympic games
Although the Olympics are supposed to be all about international sportsmanship, for many journalists, the games often become a critique of the host country’s politics. During Beijing’s 2008 games, journalists wrote about China’s human rights …