5 Controversial Cartoons from 2017
As 2017 winds down, iMediaEthics takes a look at some of the most controversial cartoons published by media outlets this…
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Glenn Thrush to return to the New York Times after 2-month suspension next month
After a two-month suspension, the New York Times will reinstate suspended reporter Glenn Thrush. The Times suspended the White House…
Australian newspaper Manningham Leader published reader email as letter to editor
The Manningham Leader, an Australian newspaper, published a reader's email as a letter to the editor without letting her know…
Irish Independent published ‘excessive detail’ about car accident
The Irish Independent reported on a car accident that killed a Roscommon pedestrian. But, in doing so, the Independent included…
Tavis Smiley: ‘PBS made a huge mistake,’ denies sexual misconduct
Tavis Smiley slammed PBS, which suspended him indefinitely Dec. 13 over allegations of sexual misconduct. "PBS made a huge mistake…
Detroit Free Press fires Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Stephen Henderson after ‘inappropriate behavior’ claims, Henderson may sue
The Detroit Free Press fired its Pulitzer Prize-winning managing director of opinion and commentary Stephen Henderson after finding "credible allegations"…
Top 10 Corrections of 2017: iMediaEthics Annual Roundup
Posting transparent corrections is an important part of media accountability and ethics. But, sometimes the corrections themselves are newsworthy on…
Charlie Sheen suing National Enquirer over Corey Haim sex claims
The National Enquirer claimed actor Charlie Sheen raped the late actor Corey Haim when Haim was 13 years old and…
What the CBS News Poll on the GOP Tax Plan Tells Us About Polling
A CBS News telephone poll, conducted Dec. 3-5, reveals (perhaps unintentionally) the shallow basis of today’s public policy polling. One…
After Geoffrey Rush sues newspaper, Australian arts website backs down from its own reporting on the actor
The Australian Telegraph newspaper recently reported that the Academy Award-winning actor Geoffrey Rush was accused of "inappropriate behavior," without specifying whether…