Archive: Jun 2005

Why Objectivity Still Matters

By Stephen J. Berry• Opinion• June 15, 2005

‘Precisely because we understand our [human] maintaining the pursuit of objectivity.’ Read more

Why the First Amendment (and Journalism) Might Be in Trouble

By John Bare and Ken Dautrich• Opinion• June 15, 2005

‘Only 51 percent of 9th to 12th graders agree that newspapers should be allowed to publish freely without government approval of stories …. Read more

When Bureaucracy Trumps Excellence

By Valerie Hyman• International Journalism• June 15, 2005

In Eastern Europe, journalists struggle to find their footing. Read more

Tips for American Trainers

By Valerie Hyman• Journalist’s Trade• June 15, 2005

RELATED ARTICLE “When Bureaucracy Trumps Excellence” – Valerie HymanRegardless of what organization sends a trainer overseas, what follows are suggestions that could make the experience more effective for everyone. Before leaving the … Read more

Journalism and the Public Interest

By Daniel Schorr• Opinion• June 15, 2005

‘… an old-time journalist finds it a matter of sorrow that the press, at the height of its influence, is at a depth of its public approval.’ Read more

Institutional Decision-Making As a Part of Libel Law

By Gilbert Cranberg and Randall P. Bezanson• Opinion• June 15, 2005

The excerpt that follows appears in the conclusion to the Iowa Law Review article written by Randall P. Bezanson and Gilbert Cranberg. RELATED ARTICLE “Introducing a New Concept Into … Read more

The Public Isn’t Buying Press Credibility

By Carroll Doherty• Opinion• June 15, 2005

‘The seeds of public distrust were sown long before the recent round of scandals.’ Read more

Lessons in Teaching Foreign Journalists

By Jerome Aumente• Journalist’s Trade• June 15, 2005

‘Issues of press freedom and independence … burn into your consciousness and touch your heart.’ Read more

Journalism In the Age of Pseudoreporting

By Frank Greve• Opinion• June 15, 2005

As fake news surfaces on TV and government public relations staff sizes increase, there are questions worth asking about the impact on journalism. Read more

Introducing a New Concept Into Libel Law