by Sydney Smith on Sep 01, 2017
Why Worcester News Published Front-Page Photo of Local Drug Users
The Worcester News published a front-page photograph of two people using drugs in Worcester, a city about 35 miles south...
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by Sydney Smith on Aug 31, 2017
Hurricane Harvey Map Fail: Seattle Times Confused Mississippi with Alabama
The Seattle Times left out Mississippi on a map showing the potential track and impact of Hurricane Harvey and then...
by Sydney Smith on Aug 30, 2017
Did Politico Cartoon of Texas Rescue during Harvey Cross the Line?
Politico has come under fire for its cartoon mocking Texas secessionists, religion, and Hurricane Harvey. The Politico cartoon, by Matt...
by Sydney Smith on Aug 30, 2017
Alligator swimming in Texas flood waters is real, but shark is fake
No, a shark wasn't swimming on a Texas highway as a result of the flooding from Hurricane Harvey. Fox News'...
by Sydney Smith on Aug 29, 2017
Sarah Palin Libel Lawsuit against New York Times dismissed
Sarah Palin's libel lawsuit against the New York Times was thrown out today, dismissed "with prejudice." Palin sued the Times...
by Sydney Smith on Aug 29, 2017
Readers upset: Omaha World-Herald cartoon showing naval ship accident in bad taste?
It wasn't an error or an ethical breach, according to the Omaha World-Herald editorial page editor. Innocent sailors died and...
by Sydney Smith on Aug 28, 2017
How did Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis get promise from Mail Online to not publish pics of their kids
American actors Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis asked the media to stop publishing photos of their child. When The Mail...
by Sydney Smith on Aug 27, 2017
Look out, tweeters, you’re next: Fmr Northern Ireland politician Peter Robinson gets libel payout from Metro
The UK Metro Online falsely accused Northern Ireland politician Peter Robinson of being a terrorist in a June news story....
by Sydney Smith on Aug 26, 2017
Anatomy of an error: Why Florida News Reported 2 Kissimmee police deaths before they happened
While families, friends, co-workers and neighbors were hoping their loved one was still alive, iMediaEthics found that at least five...
by David W. Moore on Aug 25, 2017
On Trump Impeachment: The Whole Country is Divided in Three Parts
A recently released poll by PRRI announced that the percentage of people who favor Congress impeaching Donald Trump and removing...