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“Christmas with Julian?” WikiLeaks’ Assange in Newsweek Christmas Photo Shoot“Christmas with Julian?” WikiLeaks’ Assange in Newsweek Christmas Photo Shoot

“Christmas with Julian?” WikiLeaks’ Assange in Newsweek Christmas Photo Shoot

Newsweek published a series of photos of Julian Assange titled "Christmas with Julian."  The ten photos picture the WikiLeaks founder collecting…

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Ethics Complaint After Maine Newspaper Gave $47K Free Advertising to Political GroupEthics Complaint After Maine Newspaper Gave $47K Free Advertising to Political Group

Ethics Complaint After Maine Newspaper Gave $47K Free Advertising to Political Group

As iMediaEthics recently reported, the Portland Press Herald reportedly gave almost $47,000 worth of free advertising to a campaign for Portland, Maine…

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Stars & Stripes Ombudsman’s Dispute, DOD CommentsStars & Stripes Ombudsman’s Dispute, DOD Comments

Stars & Stripes Ombudsman’s Dispute, DOD Comments

StinkyJournalism reported the Department of Defense "authorized" daily newspaper Stars and Stripes's ombudsman's "dispute" and resolution with the newspaper over editorial independence…

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Hungarian Newspapers Protest Media Law

Hungary's "largest circulation broadsheet" published a front-page editorial claiming that freedom of the press in the nation has been ended. The headline…

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Despite Criticism, Assange receives AwardsDespite Criticism, Assange receives Awards

Despite Criticism, Assange receives Awards

Journalist Steve Outing blogged Jan. 1 noting that despite heavy criticism, WikiLeaks' Julian Assange has won several awards from news…

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Fact Check Fail: Washington Post Public Editor on “Chronic” ErrorsFact Check Fail: Washington Post Public Editor on “Chronic” Errors

Fact Check Fail: Washington Post Public Editor on “Chronic” Errors

The Washington Post has a "chronic" issue with "quality control," its public editor, Andrew Alexander, wrote Dec. 31.  However, Alexander didn't attribute the…

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Toronto Star Public Editor: Fewer Corrections in 2010Toronto Star Public Editor: Fewer Corrections in 2010

Toronto Star Public Editor: Fewer Corrections in 2010

The Toronto Star's public editor, Kathy English, compiled some of the Canadian paper's more prominent mistakes during 2010 in her…

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LA Times Food Critic S. Irene Virbila Will Continue After Identity OutedLA Times Food Critic S. Irene Virbila Will Continue After Identity Outed

LA Times Food Critic S. Irene Virbila Will Continue After Identity Outed

Despite the once-anonymous identity of a veteran food critic for the Los Angeles Times being exposed, the critic -- S. Irene…

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Uganda Court Rules Media Can’t Out HomosexualsUganda Court Rules Media Can’t Out Homosexuals

Uganda Court Rules Media Can’t Out Homosexuals

Ugandan media have been ordered by the courts not to "out" homosexual people, the BBC reported. The ruling came after Ugandan…

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Scottish Politician Tommy Sheridan convicted for lying during News of the World defamation trialScottish Politician Tommy Sheridan convicted for lying during News of the World defamation trial

Scottish Politician Tommy Sheridan convicted for lying during News of the World defamation trial

The News of the World may appeal a 2006 defamation ruling after former Scottish Parliament member Tommy Sheridan was convicted…

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