Tag Archives: Ethics
Britain to change libel laws
Free expression fans are happy that the British libel laws are getting an overhaul. One of the big items is so-called “libel tourism.” This has been a growing concern. Foreigners have been using British courts and libel laws to attack … Continue reading
Filed under Connections, International News Coverage
English media: For better or verse
Great piece pointed out by Roy Greenslade at The Guardian. Well worth the few minutes to watch. The Sun’s witchcraft – by Charlie Brooker
Filed under Ethics
Gallup: People say it’s important. So why aren’t they getting it?
A recent survey by Gallup shows just what Americans think about the U.S. position in the world and what is vital to America. When asked “how important do you think what happens in each of the following countries is to … Continue reading
Filed under Connections, Story Ideas
Pay for play journalism trial in India starts
It is hardly unique to India. But there is some movement in the issue of news organizations accepting payment from politicians or businesses to ensure “proper” coverage. Seems an enterprising freelancer in India approached a newspaper in Goa as a … Continue reading
Filed under Corruption, Ethics
China’s intellectual gap with America
This has nothing to do with who is smarter but rather who is more willing to learn about the other. Great little piece in Caixin called The Closing of Chinese Minds. What makes it even more interesting is that Caixin is … Continue reading
