Is There Really Any Objective Journalism?

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same." Ronald Reagan Tuesday, March 20, 2012 <http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=874195433918198663#editor/target=post;postID=3508728666123779463>  Is There Really Any Objective Journalism? I saw a story <http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/03/19/study-state-governments-at-high-risk-for-corruption/> on the Fox News website yesterday about...

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Objectivity in Journalism

One important start to this conversation will be finding others asking similar questions. Objectivity in Journalism means we should present arguments made on all sides of issues, whether the person posting leans more conservative, moderate, or liberal. Good Journalism moderates the debate but takes no side. This post asks if Objective Journalism still exists:http://oneconservativedad.blogspot.com/2012/03/is-there-really-any-objective.h...

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Should Journalism be Amoral?

George Orwell the Journalist <http://objectivejournalismcenter.blogspot.com/2012/05/this-post-kicks-off-what-is-intended-to.html> <http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=874195433918198663&amp;postID=7667671752662165201&amp;from=pencil>  Should Journalism be Amoral?Published May 9, 2011 | By Matt Baum http://blog.practicalethics.ox.ac.uk/author/matt-baum/ "George Orwell was not a peace journalist; he was a proper journalist!" Jean Seaton, professor of media history at the university of Westminster and official historian...

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Round Table Discussion

The first Objective Journalism Initiative Round Table Discussion will be held October 22nd in Studio 122 of the Preforming Arts Center of Texas A&M Commerce. All students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend this live recording experience.  During the discussion viewers will be exposed to different opinions on objectivity and bias in news media coverage.  Additionally, students from Texas A&M Commerce will discuss how certain media outlets from around the globe cover the United States presidential election.   To...

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