Samuel G. Freedman writes about the realities of journalism today -- when "even the most tenacious digging by journalists makes very little difference in public policy and the workings of government" -- and answers the question what it's all for. ethics.sjmc.wisc.edu/2025/11/06/q...

Exciting news: starting with our 2026 winner, the Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics will come with a $10,000 prize! Nominations will open Nov. 11, 2025 and close Jan. 15, 2026. More info: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/shadid-award...

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Exciting news: starting with our 2026 winner, the Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics will come with a $10,000 prize! Nominations will open Nov. 11, 2025 and close Jan. 15, 2026. More info: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/shadid-award...

At our 16th annual conference, Keith Woods gave the keynote address. From his family home being hit by Hurricane Helene, to the storms currently facing journalism, Keith made a passionate case "[for rising] to our own defense." Read it here: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025/10/15/i...

Myths about climate change proliferate online. Journalists can strengthen their reporting by learning about the history of climate disinformation, by practicing strong accountability journalism, and by using solutions journalism to critically evaluate claims of “going green.” buff.ly/Dd7egGb

The flamingos are almost here! 🦩 Fill the Hill begins tomorrow, Oct. 9, at 5 p.m. Join our flock and support the SJMC! Plus, when we reach 120 gifts, one of your favorite faculty members will brave a special "Spice the Hill challenge." Bookmark our giving page uwflamingos.com/campaign/jou...

The Pentagon doubles down on muzzling reporters—and members of the press corps covering the Department of Defense say that guidelines, newly revised, remain unsignable. Read Ivan L Nagy. www.cjr.org/news/pentago...

Many thanks to all who came to our conference "Journalism Ethics in a Fracturing World" last week, including our keynote speakers and panelists. You can still catch the program via livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiVx...

That's a wrap on our 2025 ethics conference, "Journalism Ethics in a Fracturing World." Big thanks to our many sponsors, the Evjue Foundation, @craignewmark.bsky.social philanthropies, Podcamp Media, wibroadcasters.bsky.social and the Wisconsin Newspaper Association.

@karaswisher.bsky.social is now interviewing Jessica Yellin (of @newsnotnoise.bsky.social) on "Building an Audience for the Truth." Live-streaming now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiVx...

Big topic, big thinkers. Glad to be interviewing Jessica Yellin at UWisc for @onwithkaraswisher.bsky.social pod

Up now, our panel "Spin, Lies & Disappearing Data," with @phoebepetrovic.bsky.social and @fahrenthold.bsky.social, moderated by @tamiafowlkes.bsky.social. Join us online here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiVx...

Next up: Our panel "The New Age of Censorship," with @sewell.bsky.social and @timkarr.bsky.social, moderated by Christa Westerberg. Join us online here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiVx...

Today's the day: "Journalism Ethics in a Fracturing World," launches at 9 am CT this morning with a keynote from Keith Woods (NPR, retired), "In Defense of Journalism." Join us via livestream: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025-journal...

I am looking forward to moderating the "Spin, Lies and Disappearing Data" panel at tomorrow's @uwethics.bsky.social conference. @phoebepetrovic.bsky.social, @fahrenthold.bsky.social, and I will discuss DOGE efforts to remove public data and how journalists can combat the spread of misinformation.

We've got experts, we've got insights and we've got a lot to talk about. Join us in person or online for our conference "Journalism Ethics in a Fracturing World" next week Friday, Sept. 26. Register here: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025-journal...

We've got experts, we've got insights and we've got a lot to talk about. Join us in person or online for our conference "Journalism Ethics in a Fracturing World" next week Friday, Sept. 26. Register here: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025-journal...

Join us 9/26 for our conference "Journalism Ethics in a Fracturing Word." Expert panelists, such as @sewell.bsky.social, @timkarr.bsky.social and @tamiafowlkes.bsky.social, taking on topics like "The New Age of Censorship." In person and online. More info: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025-journal...

How can we "build an audience for the truth?" @karaswisher.bsky.social ("On with Kara Swisher") will interview @newsnotnoise.bsky.social founder Jessica Yellin at our free September 26 conference, "Journalism Ethics in a Fracturing World." Register: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025-journal...

We're excited to welcome new @uwsjmc.bsky.social faculty @tomasdodds.bsky.social to the Center as an affiliate. Dodds examines how new technologies shape newsroom practices, journalistic authority and the ways reporters understand their profession. Welcome,Tomás! journalism.wisc.edu/news/new-fac...

How can we "build an audience for the truth?" @karaswisher.bsky.social ("On with Kara Swisher") will interview @newsnotnoise.bsky.social founder Jessica Yellin at our free September 26 conference, "Journalism Ethics in a Fracturing World." Register: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025-journal...

By changing the way gun violence is covered, reporters can take an active role in minimizing harm to injured people, communities, and society—and even make an important contribution toward preventing gun violence.

Join us 9/26 for our conference "Journalism Ethics in a Fracturing Word." Expert panelists, such as @sewell.bsky.social, @timkarr.bsky.social and @tamiafowlkes.bsky.social, taking on topics like "The New Age of Censorship." In person and online. More info: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025-journal...

Come hear @fahrenthold.bsky.social and @phoebepetrovic.bsky.social discuss reporting in an era of spin, lies and disappearing data (w/ moderator @tamiafowlkes.bsky.social) at our 9/26 conference. Registration: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025-journal...

We asked newsroom leaders and ethicists what they’re keeping or changing in an era of Trump, “fake news,” AI, and industry decline. Read Julie Gerstein and Margaret Sullivan. www.cjr.org/feature/thir...

Come hear @fahrenthold.bsky.social and @phoebepetrovic.bsky.social discuss reporting in an era of spin, lies and disappearing data (w/ moderator @tamiafowlkes.bsky.social) at our 9/26 conference. Registration: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025-journal...

Keith Woods, recently retired from NPR, will keynote our free conference on Friday, September 26. Our 16th conference, "Journalism Ethics in a Fracturing World," will be held on the UW–Madison campus: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025-journal...

Keith Woods, recently retired from NPR, will keynote our free conference on Friday, September 26. Our 16th conference, "Journalism Ethics in a Fracturing World," will be held on the UW–Madison campus: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025-journal...

Looking forward to moderating the "Spin, Lies and Disappearing Data" panel at this year's @uwethics.bsky.social conference. I will be speaking with @phoebepetrovic.bsky.social and David Farenthold about DOGE efforts to remove public data and how journalists can combat the spread of misinformation.

Don’t miss this conference in September! It’s such a wonderful opportunity for brainstorming, thought sharing and discussion of some of the biggest challenges facing the journalism industry and how we can center ethics in our work. DM me if you have questions!

Mark your calendars for *Friday, Sept. 26* and join us for "Journalism Ethics in a Fracturing World," our free conference focused on journalism ethics in the face of fragmentation, increasing authoritarianism and disappearing and unreliable data. ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025/07/28/j...

Thrilled to announce I've been invited to join the advisory board for @uwethics.bsky.social! I served as a fellow with the Center for Journalism Ethics while pursuing my master's and it's such a privilege to return as a member of the board of advisors. ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/staff/mcgroa...

We're proud of the work we've done to foster vigorous debate and promote high standards in ethical journalism this past year. Sixteen years strong, our programs and our outreach have never been better. Check out our annual report here. new.express.adobe.com/webpage/eSBU...

Economic unpredictability prompts ethical questions for journalists: What happens when journalists don’t have answers about the economy? How can journalists say “I don’t know” in a way that doesn’t frustrate readers? New from @audreythibert.bsky.social. ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025/06/11/r...

Economic unpredictability prompts ethical questions for journalists: What happens when journalists don’t have answers about the economy? How can journalists say “I don’t know” in a way that doesn’t frustrate readers? New from @audreythibert.bsky.social. ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025/06/11/r...

Last Thursday, renowned journalist and Senior Faculty member at ‪@poynterinstitute.bsky.social‬ Al Tompkins came to Vilas Hall for a workshop about ethical AI storytelling tools.

I've got an opinion article out in @niemanreports.org sharing tips for improving media reporting on climate change-fueled disasters. Shout out to my colleague @antalwozniak.bsky.social who co-authored heat wave coverage research with me. #climatechange #journalism niemanreports.org/battling-cli...

Al Tompkins is at UW-Madison today providing training on artificial intelligence. The room is full! WBA is a proud sponsor.

In her last piece for the Center, fellow Cat Carroll (@cgcarroll.bsky.social) spoke with 2025 Shadid Award co-winner and @uwsjmc.bsky.social alum @hannahfurfaro.bsky.social about her approach to mental health reporting. ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025/05/13/b...

Dearest Conscious Style Guide, Happy 1st birthday to you, my fourth book child. When you arrived, I showed you off everywhere and spoke endlessly of your potential to help people change the way they think about language and each another… Read more: www.instagram.com/p/DKM5TaeO94f/

In her last piece for the Center, fellow Cat Carroll (@cgcarroll.bsky.social) spoke with 2025 Shadid Award co-winner and @uwsjmc.bsky.social alum @hannahfurfaro.bsky.social about her approach to mental health reporting. ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025/05/13/b...

Amid potential cuts to public media, fellow Jess Miller talks with Molly Bloom, creator of the kid's podcast "Brain's On" (American Public Media Group), about creating educational content for kids in an era of division and blowback.

As immigration becomes a top policy issue under the second Trump administration, media experts and researchers are determining how to best navigate coverage in a way that balances the need to inform with the responsibility to not stoke fear. New work from fellow @cgcarroll.bsky.social.

JUST IN: ProPublica’s “Life of the Mother” series, which exposes the fatal consequences of abortion bans, has won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. This is the second consecutive year we’ve been awarded this distinction and our eighth Pulitzer: www.propublica.org/series/life-...

What does it mean to consider your words—not just in writing but in your everyday life? How do we show care to one another and treat people with respect? @uwethics.bsky.social has a great interview with @karenyin.bsky.social exploring just that: ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025/05/01/w...

I'm pleased to share the latest interview about my book The Conscious Style Guide. Thanks to journalist Sophia Scolman and the Center for Journalism Ethics for bringing attention to the creativity and flexibility of conscious language. Visit KarenYin.com to learn about my other books.

Fellow Sophia Scolman interviews author and editor @karenyin.bsky.social about "The Conscious Guide: A Flexible Approach to Language That Includes, Respects & Empowers." It’s work that Yin calls “more important than ever.” ethics.journalism.wisc.edu/2025/05/01/w...

The Dori J. Maynard Justice Award, sponsored by The O’Brien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism and Marquette University, goes to Dana Hedgpeth, Sari Horwitz and the staff at The Washington Post for their “Indian Boarding Schools" project. 🏆

🏆The Deborah Howell Award for Writing Excellence, sponsored by Advance Publications Inc., goes to Sarah A. Topol, whose story “The Deserter" was published in The New York Times Magazine (@nymag.com). 🏆