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Viewer Dissatisfaction Understates the Anger at Local TV News

A journalist reports on audience concerns, but is anyone else paying attention?
September 15, 2001
Ike Seamans

Journalists Ask Questions, Then Refuse to Answer Them

‘How can we have the guts to run a controversial story and then put a muzzle on staffers to comment?’
September 15, 2001
David Folkenflik

With Child-Care Stories, It Still Comes Down to Mothers

Negative findings grab the headlines.
September 15, 2001
Barbara A. Willer

A Bullet, a Boy, a Story, and a Reporter’s Observations

A journalist with an injured family member witnesses the press in action.
September 15, 2001
Robert Salladay

Principle No. 5

Journalists must serve as an independent monitor of power.
June 15, 2001

Principle No. 6

Journalism must provide a forum for public criticism and comment.
June 15, 2001

Principle No. 7

Journalists must make the significant interesting and relevant.
June 15, 2001

Principle No. 8

Journalists should keep the news in proportion and make it comprehensive.
June 15, 2001

Principle No. 9

Journalists have an obligation to personal conscience.
June 15, 2001

Principle No. 4

Journalists must maintain an independence from those they cover.
June 15, 2001