It’s common to hear the word “objective” used in relation to the work of journalists. However, its definition and application are hotly debated, with some experts arguing it’s either impossible or ...

For decades, objectivity has been cited as journalism's gold standard, promising that journalists would stick “to the facts" and deliver both sides of the story, excluding their personal views. Those ...

Since 2008, the nonprofit Investigative Reporting Workshop at American University has offered aspiring investigative journalists the opportunity to hone their skills through a program that combines ...

Vice President Spiro Agnew meets with members of the Massachusetts news media in the wake of a speech criticizing the news media, on March 19, 1971, in Newton, Mass. A lying president. Political ...

George Romero’s 1978 classic zombie flick “Dawn of the Dead” opens on a broadcast newsroom in chaos — in other words, a newsroom. The zombie apocalypse is well underway, and the channel has been ...

Via Open To Debate-- For decades, objectivity has been cited as journalism’s highest guiding principle and the gold standard. “Being objective” promised that journalists would stick only “to the facts ...

At a time when Americans' faith in the mainstream media is in decline, the role of the press will be particularly important to watch this election year. Will an accurate and reliable flow of ...

Paint a comprehensive and accurate portrait of the university community and document how it changes over time. Our coverage should reflect our community and describe it fairly, which means we need to ...

GRAND FORKS — UND journalism graduate Mike Nowatzki, who now is communications director for the Office of Gov. Doug Burgum, hopes the re-establishment of UND’s journalism program will help alleviate ...

The role of journalists has been changing for some time now. Due to the rise of social media, journalists no longer hold the monopoly on informing the public and holding the powerful to account. Nor ...

Wesley Lowery, a former national correspondent for the Washington Post, also rejected objectivity, declaring, “American ...