Ethics & Trust
Why do journalists prewrite stories?
NPR’s erroneous story about Samuel Alito's retirement was not caused by a prewrite, but the episode shows why safeguards matter
July 1, 2026
Welcome to the post-journalism era of professional sports
Teams, leagues and athletes have more ways than ever to tell their own stories. But what do fans lose when journalists are left out?
June 12, 2026
The rise of prediction markets is creating new ethical headaches for journalists
As newsrooms ban reporters from betting on the news, tougher questions remain about how to cover the markets themselves
June 8, 2026
After COVID, audiences demand less panic, more practical information from Ebola coverage
Audiences reject both scary stories and stories that dismiss their concerns
May 21, 2026
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