We are thrilled to announce the nomination call for our third Wisconsin Commitment to Journalism Ethics award, to be presented at CJE’s conference on April 13, 2012. The Wisconsin Commitment to Journalism Ethics Award honors journalists in Wisconsin who have exhibited a strong commitment to responsible journalism in the public interest through their editorial decisions, their journalistic practice, and their stories.
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CJE ANNOUNCES NEW SERIES, “MEDIA ETHICS ON THE DIGITAL FRONTIER”
The Center for Journalism Ethics introduces its first edition of the Media Ethics on the Digital Frontier online publication series. The series seeks to stimulate public debate on the most important ethical issues confronting media and journalism today.
Prof. Ward to speak on Global Journalism Ethics in a Post-9/11 World
Stephen Ward will speak at the Overture Center in Madison, Wisconsin on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 7-8:30 pm, as part of the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters’ series on Perspectives on a Post- 9/11 World.
Media and the hard truth about suicides
Recent suicides and sudden deaths of former NHL enforcers have stirred up debate about the NHL’s support system for hockey players during their career – and after they retire.
Rethinking Journalism Ethics, Objectivity in the Age of Social Media
As the media environment continues its rapid evolution, journalism schools search for new approaches to journalism education. There is pressure in some academic programs to relax or abandon long-standing principles of the craft, like neutrality and objective reporting. Not so fast, argues Stephen Ward.
Why Murdoch is “responsible” for the phone-hacking scandal
Rupert Murdoch’s weak appearance before a British parliamentary committee yesterday was littered with vague talk of “responsibility” and flat denials of responsibility. Murdoch made the unpersuasive and very large claim that he is in no …
Media phone-hacking: Could it happen here?
Media watchdog groups are pressing for US investigations into newspaper phone-hacking allegations.
The Future of News Over Noise
As chief of strategy for Al Jazeera in the Americas, Tony Burman holds a unique perspective on partisanship in American media. He delivered a riveting keynote speech at CJE’s 2011 conference, taking broadcast media to task for being an echo chamber for conflict and division.
Assessing media partisanship at CJE’s third conference
The Center’s third conference on April 15 was timely and thought-provoking. We are so grateful to our sponsors for making the gathering possible, and to our excellent panelists and moderators for taking time out of their schedules. Video of the sessions is available now
Who’s paying for your news?
More and more news content is being produced by nonprofit organizations, which often provide content free of charge to other media. But who is funding these nonprofits, and does it matter whether their donors are anonymous?