by Sydney Smith on Oct 26, 2012
CNN Unpublishes Story on Study Linking Women’s Hormones to Voting
CNN unpublished an article that "did not meet the editorial standards of CNN," Mediaite reported. The story has been replaced...
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by Sydney Smith on Oct 25, 2012
Wisconsin’s WKBT Jennifer Livingston Calls out Viewer for ‘Obesity’ Letter, Was it OK to use Newscast to Respond?
Journalism ethicist Stephen Ward commented that he was "uncomfortable" with TV journalist Jennifer Livingston using part of her Wisconsin WKBT...
by Sydney Smith on Oct 24, 2012
Daily Wildcat Beefs up Standards for Comics after Controversial Cartoon Accused of Homophobia
As iMediaEthics wrote earlier this week, the Daily Wildcat, an "independent news organization" at the University of Arizona, and its...
by Sydney Smith on Oct 24, 2012
EVENT: Investigative Reporting Workshop Sponsored by Ethics & Excellence in Journalism
The Society of American Business Editors and Writers will host a Nov. 30 Florida workshop on investigative business reporting, according...
by Sydney Smith on Oct 24, 2012
5 Zambian Media Companies Will Fund New Media Council
Five Zambian "media houses" said they will "sacrificially fund" Zambia's Media Council, the Zambian Daily Mail reported. According to the...
by Sydney Smith on Oct 23, 2012
South African Press Regulation Reforms, Press Council Calls for Ombudsman, Member Applications
The South African Press Council is looking for an ombudsman and six "public representatives" and recently announced a re-haul of...
by Sydney Smith on Oct 23, 2012
2 UK Newspapers Fined for Contempt of Court Charges, Articles Led to Jury for Child Abduction Trial being Dismissed
The Daily Mail and Daily Mirror were fined last week for contempt of court resulting from their reporting on the...
by Sydney Smith on Oct 23, 2012
Afghanistan Govt. Sets up Media Committee for Ethics Standards
Afghanistan's Ministry of Information and Culture set up a "committee to oversee Afghanistan's media ethics," according to "Afghanistan's first 24-hour...
by Sydney Smith on Oct 22, 2012
Australian Media Watchdog Apologizes after Govt Regulator Rules it Broke Code
Australia's Media Watch apologized after not contacting the Australian Daily Telegraph for comment in a 2011 report criticizing the Telegraph...
by Sydney Smith on Oct 22, 2012
Comedian Wins Libel Case in ‘Rare’ Jury Trial over Daily Mirror’s ‘Racist’ Comment
Comedian Frankie Boyle won his libel lawsuit against the UK Daily Mirror, according to the Guardian. As iMediaEthics wrote last...