by Molika Ashford on Jan 24, 2010
California Senator Ted Kaufman argues Bloggers are Modern Thomas Paines
While federal shield legislation is debated over questions on the ethics of anonymous sources and what kinds of “journalists” should...
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by Molika Ashford on Jan 25, 2010
Harry Reid Negro Quote Highlights Ethics of Interviewing Sources “On Background”
The confusion over an unfortunate exchange between Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Mark Halperin and John Heilemann--the authors of...
by Molika Ashford on Jan 26, 2010
Study Finds Mainstream Media, Not New Media, Write Most “New” Stories in Baltimore
A study by the Project for Excellence in Journalism has found that 95% of original stories (those with new information)...
by Molika Ashford on Jan 27, 2010
After David Goldman Flight, Edward Wasserman Argues Upside of Paying Sources
iMediaEthics recently wrote about NBC offering a free flight to David Goldman and his son Sean after a long custody battle...
by Molika Ashford on Jan 28, 2010
More Conflict of Interest Issues at the New York Times
The issue of conflicting interest has already been plaguing the New York Times this year. But that was before Clark...
by George F. Bishop , David W. Moore on Feb 01, 2010
2010 Top Ten ‘Dubious Polling’ Awards: Year’s Problematic Polls
Every year, poll watchers are confronted with poll results and commentary that defy either logic or science, often raising question...
by Molika Ashford on Feb 01, 2010
Minneapolis Star Tribune Byline Strike Begins
A planned byline strike at the Minneapolis Star Tribune began as scheduled Tuesday, January 26. CityPages, a Minneapolis/St. Paul news...
by Molika Ashford on Feb 07, 2010
NY Times reports : Farming-out media content produces major risks
iMediaEthics recently wrote about ethical issues in the partnership between the Washington Post and upstart financial news service, the Fiscal Times....
by Molika Ashford on Feb 09, 2010
Washington Post Issues Guidelines to Prevent another ‘Salon-Gate’
Stung by last years ‘Salon-gate’ scandal, the Washington Post has codified its policy on reporters attending sponsored events. Howard Kurtz,...