Journalist’s Trade

Journalism’s First Loyalty Is to Citizens

Principle Two
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

Inviting Viewers to Enter the Newsroom

With its Viewers’ Bill of Rights, KGUN9-TV in Arizona broke new ground.
June 15, 2001
Forrest Carr