Monthly Archives: February 2020

Some newsrooms are rethinking how they use mugshots, and some have decided to use them less citing the long-lasting effects of having the images posted to the Internet, according to this article. “Some news organizations — including The Marshall Project — avoid mugshots altogether. The New Haven Independent,... - MORE -

On April 24, 2020, the Center for Journalism Ethics will host its 12th annual journalism ethics conference at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery in Madison, Wisconsin. Titled “Journalism Ethics & the Crisis in Local News” the conference will be free and open to the public.  This conference will bring together... - MORE -

Journalists are committed to their community and sometimes they get a chance to demonstrate that with their actions. Dan Plutchak, Social Media and Digital Content Manager at WKOW-TV in Madison shared this story: Reporter Jennifer Kliese and photojournalist Matthew Anderson were covering flooding in a rural area of southern Wisconsin. ... - MORE -

A new app is aimed at helping female journalists take action against harassment, bullying, and assault. JSafe, from the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute, allows users to upload attackers’ email or social media handles, store photo or video evidence and alert the app to varying levels of threats. You... - MORE -

A unique seminar with Poynter senior faculty Al Tompkins will expand your expertise as a TV producer with new writing, storytelling, coaching and ethical decision-making skills. With decades of success stories, this opportunity can launch your career.  Applications for this online and in-person seminar are due by Feb. 17. Apply ... - MORE -

A report from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel says a reporter planning to publish a story about a child abuse investigation was threatened by Wisconsin state officials. The report said the rare move could violate the U.S. Constitution. The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families cited a portion of state law... - MORE -

As founder of We the Irrelevant, a website that tracks how well (or poorly) the actions of legislators match up with what the public has asked them to do, I have sent multiple open records requests to Wisconsin legislators on a variety of controversial initiatives. Each time, I’ve asked... - MORE -