Journalist’s Trade

Journalists Must Maintain an Independence From Those They Cover

“…Being impartial or neutral is not a core principle of journalism. …impartiality was never what was meant by objectivity. …the critical step in pursing truthfulness and informing citizens is not…
June 15, 2001
Bill Kovach

Journalism’s First Loyalty Is to Citizens

“A commitment to citizens is more than professional egoism. It is the implied covenant with the public…. The notion that those who report the news are not obstructed from digging…
June 15, 2001
Bill Kovach

The Essence of Journalism Is a Discipline of Verification

Excerpt from "The Elements of Journalism" by Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel. Principle Three
June 15, 2001
Bill Kovach

Journalism’s First Obligation Is to Tell the Truth

Principle One
June 15, 2001
Bill Kovach

El Nuevo Herald Provides a Latin American Take On the News

At its sister newspaper, The Miami Herald, news judgments are different.
June 15, 2001
Bárbara Gutiérrez

KGUN9 Viewers’ Bill of Rights

You Have a Right to KnowKGUN9 will ask the tough questions, conduct the investigations necessary, and give the timely information needed to serve the public interest and protect public safety.You…
June 15, 2001

The Pursuit of Truth Can Be Elusive in Africa

Independent journalists are branded unpatriotic and anti-government.
June 15, 2001
Gwen Lister

Retaining Independence Isn’t Easy for Journalists

But protection of sources can cheat the public and betray the truth.
June 15, 2001
Robert Blau

Making Truth an Idea That Journalists Can Believe in Again

‘Every journalist knows that truth can make nonnegotiable demands.’
June 15, 2001
Jack Fuller

Loving and Cussing: the Family Newspaper

It’s a place where community and citizens come before big profits.
June 15, 2001
Brandt Ayers