Sensationalism and Sensationalizing in the News Media

Mugshot Publishing Continues to Expand

Mugshot magazines and newspaper sections, featured in an iMediaEthics report almost two years ago, are still a growth industry. The core...

As a photojournalist, London Shearer Allen’s eyes act as her primary means of catching seemingly paltry details. However, even in...

Was a mysterious sea creature found in the deep ocean? Recent sensationalized media and blog coverage of a sea isopod...

In light of new anti-immigration law in Arizona, news media outlets need to add extra care not to fan the...

Starting May 17, The New York Times has published several articles and a 58-second video to call Richard Blumenthal out...

The media frenzy this summer surrounding the disappearance of 7-year-old Kyron Horman in Portland, Ore., and the suspicion being focused...

A Pakistani blogger wrote Aug 22 criticizing the Pakistani's intrusive media coverage and insensitive treatment of victims. The blogger, Jamal...

Terry Michael, the director of the Washington Center for Politics & Journalism, sarcastically wondered Aug 19 on his personal blog...

As of now, Gainesville, Florida pastor Terry Jones has well-publicized his intentions to burn copies of the Quran on Sept. 11....