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Times article on Astronomer’s Sexual Harassment had wrong tone
The New York Times hit the wrong tone with an article on astronomer Geoffrey Marcy, who broke the University of...
Bad Taste
by Sydney Smith on Oct 13, 2015
Australian Paper’s Offensive Editorial Trivialized Sex Abuse, Press Council Rules
A small Australian newspaper trivialized child sex abuse with an offensive April editorial, the Australian Press Council ruled last month. The Hamilton...
by Sydney Smith on Oct 07, 2015
Atlanta Host Suspended for Sexist Tweets about ESPN’s Jessica Mendoza
Mike Bell, an Atlanta radio host, was suspended after making a sexist remark about Jessica Mendoza, a baseball analyst for ESPN,...
by Sydney Smith on Sep 23, 2015
Chicago’s WGN Shows Nazi Symbol with Yom Kippur Coverage
Chicago TV news WGN apologized after using a Nazi symbol in its Yom Kippur coverage, according to the Huffington Post....
by Sydney Smith on Sep 11, 2015
Virginia Journalist Shootings a Hoax? 2 Radio staffers suspended
Two Missouri radio station staffers were suspended after they suggested on air the fatal shootings of two Virginia journalists last month...
by Sydney Smith on Sep 02, 2015
“Is it ever a woman’s fault if she is raped?’ ITV Apologizes for Rape Question
ITV apologized after asking the tone-deaf question, "Is it ever a woman's fault if she's raped." The question was asked...
by Sydney Smith on Aug 26, 2015
NYDaily News Crosses Ethical & Decency Lines with Murder of Alison Parker Pictures on Front Page
The New York Daily News went too far when it published three images from the Virginia shootings that killed two...
by Sydney Smith on Aug 26, 2015
No More ‘Slave Mistress’ at NY Times
The New York Times won't use the phrase "slave mistress" anymore after complaints over its use in its August 16...
by Sydney Smith on Aug 16, 2015
Chicago Tribune editorial calls for Hurricane Katrina-like storm to hit Chicago
Chicago Tribune editorial board member Kristen McQueary admitted her Aug. 13 editorial about a Hurricane Katrina-like storm to hit Chicago offended readers....