by Sydney Smith on Jun 17, 2010
10 Years Later, al-Dura controversy still alive, French media watchdog wins defamation suit
Another twist has been added to the decade-long debate over the "al-Dura" video broadcast by France 2, a national public...
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by Sydney Smith on Jun 16, 2010
UK Science Journalists Critique Each Other’s Criticisms – Commetnary
A UK journalist's critique of a science article has stirred up some controversy of its own in the blogosphere. But,...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 15, 2010
Reuters called out for editing two photos of attack on Mavi Marmara
Bloggers and news sites are calling out Reuters for its two cropped photos from the Mavi Marmara, the Turkish ship...
by David W. Moore on Jun 14, 2010
Anti-Incumbency Electorate in 2010? Beware the Hype!
Are Americans anti-incumbent this year? In the famous words of an infamous resident of Wasilla, Alaska, “you betcha!” Or so...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 14, 2010
Washington Post Public Editor Andy Alexander Says Newspaper Misusing Anonymous Sources
The Washington Post's public editor, Andy Alexander, wrote June 13 about the newspaper's problem with mis- and over-using anonymous sources. "Too...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 13, 2010
Reuters’ chronic use of anonymous sources troubling
A June 9 BusinessWeek article featured a particularly troubling use of an anonymous source. What's worse, the report was based...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 12, 2010
Chicago Tribune’s Chris Pronger Photo Called Sexist
The Chicago Tribune's choice to publish a photo illustration of hockey star Chris Pronger hasn't been well-received. That's because on June...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 11, 2010
European Journalism Code of Ethics Proposed
The European Journalism Centre's editor, Howard Hudson, has proposed a European Code of Journalism Ethics. The draft was released May 3. The...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 10, 2010
Michigan State Senator Proposes Bill to License Journalists, Purposely Causes Debate
Michigan State Senator Bruce Patterson (R-Wayne County) has introduced a bill that would license journalists in the state of Michigan. The bill...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 09, 2010
News Organizations Cut Costs by Not Flying with President Obama
The New York Times wrote May 23 that many news organizations are cutting costs by not sending reporters with President...