Journalism Ethics

Society

An abandoned baby is an infant left without necessary care by a parent or caregiver, typically in a public or unsafe setting. In practice, the term signals both a child safety r...

journalism

When Anderson Cooper cries on camera, viewers often pause and ask what it means for his reporting and for themselves. In long-form, empathetic journalism, emotional responses ca...

true crime

The phrase “the journalist and the murderer” refers to the notorious 1990 case in which American journalist Janet Malcolm was sued for libel by psychiatrist Jeffrey R. MacDo...

crime-reporting

In 2015, actor and journalist Sean Penn conducted a now-famous interview with Joaquín "El Chap" Guzmán, leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, while the fugitive was in hiding in Mexic...

journalism

People news crime coverage reports on criminal behavior that affects individuals, communities, and public safety. It describes events, investigations, and outcomes while balanci...

Celebrity Profiles

Murder case newspaper coverage documents when someone is unlawfully killed, detailing allegations, investigations, and legal outcomes. These reports summarize charges, suspects,...

journalism

Crime story news reports on criminal events, investigations, and outcomes across courts, streets, and digital spaces, serving audiences by informing, contextualizing, and scruti...

people profiles

Shannon O'Donnell is a public figure whose work and visibility have drawn sustained interest, including questions about physical presentation and health. This profile focuses on...

Celebrity Profiles

In the weeks and months after any year, multiple female celebrities pass away, and public attention tends to focus on the most recently confirmed loss. This evergreen explainer...

Guides And Explainers

In October 2018, during a live discussion about workplace costume dilemmas on NBC’s Today show, anchor Megyn Kelly drew widespread criticism for her remarks on blackface. She...