by Sydney Smith on Feb 26, 2011
Los Angeles Times Readers Rep Explains Spelling of Kadafi’s Name
The Los Angeles Times' readers' representative, Deidre Edgar, explained in a recent blog post why the Los Angeles Times, the...
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by Sydney Smith on Feb 23, 2011
‘The New Media Nation’ : Valerie Alia on Media Ethics, Indigenous People
The New Media Nation, the latest book by Valerie Alia, a journalist and professor of ethics, identity, and the politics...
by Sydney Smith on Feb 22, 2011
NY Times Does Not Condone Faking ID for Student Discounts
New York Times reader Liz Franklin from Austin, Texas, criticized the Times for publishing a post on its "Bucks" blog in...
by Sydney Smith on Feb 20, 2011
Turkish Journalism To Improve? New Ethics Code, Online Courses for Reporters
As iMediaEthics previously reported, a group of 25 Turkish journalists created a code of ethics during a media ethics workshop co-sponsored...
by Sydney Smith on Feb 19, 2011
Texas Court on Reporting Third-Party Allegations
A Texas appeals court ruled that reporting third-party allegations, even defamatory third-party allegations, is OK as long as it's "fairly...
by Sydney Smith on Feb 16, 2011
More ESPN Reporters Have Undisclosed Endorsement Deals
The New York Times reported that three ESPN personalities have endorsement contracts with Nike -- endorsement contracts that ESPN didn't...
by Sydney Smith on Feb 14, 2011
Nigerian Journalists Must Make Tough Ethics Calls Before Publishing
Nigerian newspaper The Daily Independent published an analysis about "coping with the demands of responsive journalism." According to the Independent's...
by Sydney Smith on Feb 13, 2011
Will Canada Regulator Change Law to Ban Airing of News that could Endanger Lives?
A Canadian regulator is currently debating whether to change the wording of a regulation on broadcasters. According to the Toronto...
by Sydney Smith on Feb 10, 2011
UK Lawmaker Drops Bill to Imprison Media for Naming Suspects
UK lawmaker Anna Soubry withdrew her proposed bill to ban the media from publishing the names of suspects after being told...