PressEthic

Natascha Kampusch was kidnapped on her way to school when she was only ten years old. For eight-and-a-half years her captor held her prisoner in his cellar. Her recent escape led to an international media blitz with reporters clamoring for answers to some very personal questions.

Just like any religious or political group, Shiites beliefs vary from person to person. But The New York Times groups the entire Shia establishment into one category in this article.

It exists in all religions. Why not call it what it is in the Sydney riots?

Shouldn't we be more concerned about the history of his actions than the actions displayed in court?

24 hour, state sponsored, Russian satellite TV is now on air. Propagandistic? We'll just have to wait and see.

If a young Asian boy wanted to enter the news field, what role models could he possibly look up to?

The New Media can keep the traditional media honest -- even in weather forceasts.

Negative or non existent represenatations of non-European minorities in European media are another problem in the current anger among ethnic groups.

A few media activists have written a book about bias, and you may be surprised to hear what they're saying.

Why do we make such a big deal of it? It's just snow!

Should an aspiring journalist join a group that hates hate?

Wal-Mart is taking out ads in local newspapers in order to build better “community relations.” I don’t know who this reflects more negatively on, the newspapers or Wal-Mart.

Should journalists, if they want to remain professionally credible, make a point of not marrying politicians? Ideally, yes.

I'm talking to you, Ray Beldner.

In an age when reporters are getting fired over the smallest lapses in ethics, I find it strange that some big lapses are still being excused...