Working journalists and academics alike have been spending a lot of time thinking about ways to restore trust in their work, and to help citizens discern reliable solid reporting from the masses of flimsy and utterly false information that bombards … Read More
Author Archives: ONO Administrator
Another one bites the dust
Most people have heard of ESPN. It’s a world leader in sports and sports news broadcasting, with a global reach and unprecedented influence on standards of sports coverage and sports reporting. A few days ago, it announced a significant change … Read More
Understanding Science Denial
I don’t know about you, but I still get a regular number of complaints from climate change deniers and even more from “anti-vaxxers” – those that refuse to vaccinate their children against various childhood diseases that have been all but … Read More
ESPN Cuts its Public Editor
It’s a sad day for journalism and journalistic accountability. One more news outlet is ending the position of public editor. ESPN has announced Jim Brady will be the last person to hold the position. The Organization of News Ombudsmen and … Read More