It’s common to hear the word “objective” used in relation to the work of journalists. However, its definition and application are hotly debated, with some experts arguing it’s either impossible or ...

George Romero’s 1978 classic zombie flick “Dawn of the Dead” opens on a broadcast newsroom in chaos — in other words, a newsroom. The zombie apocalypse is well underway, and the channel has been ...

...if objectivity means trying to ground truth claims in verifiable facts, I am definitely for that. If it means there’s a “hard” reality out there that exists beyond any of our descriptions of it, I ...

Journalism ethics and objectivity represent enduring pillars in the pursuit of credible, trustworthy news. Historically rooted in Enlightenment ideals of impartiality and fairness, the discourse has ...

In his April 28 op-ed “Journalists, what side of history are you on?”, Gabe Hawkins wrote that journalistic objectivity was “drilled into” his skull during his first year at Medill. I’m glad to hear ...

Gerard Baker proposes that “Biased Media Needs a Complete Culture Change” (Free Expression, Oct. 21). He’s half right: Journalists should amend their ways—by being honest about their biases. The ...

The lines are blurring. Where traditional journalism ends and content creation begins is no longer a clear border, but a dynamic frontier demanding a new ethical map. As journalists adopt the tools ...

LGBTQ journalists manage a mighty breadth of work. We are reporting in our local communities, tracking anti-queer and trans legislation across the United States, championing queer and trans youth, ...

If you followed the 2025 NCAA Tournament, you know it produced a litany of characters who went viral for basketball and non-basketball-related reasons. McNeese State manager Amir Khan was the star of ...