A new vision of values, accountability and mission for journalism

White, Aidan

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“…Aidan White replies that the journalism ethics themselves guard the news from bias. Each ethical principle 'constrains expression' in a way that blocks one or more biases (White 2010). Here enters the unique approach of this essay.…”

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Jewish wisdom stories reveal the lovingkindness of ethics-based news

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2024

Ethical Space: International Journal of Communication Ethics

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Jewish wisdom stories reveal the lovingkindness of ethics-based news 2The US Constitution assigns the press a crucial role in American democracy: publish true information that holds the powerful to account and enables the people's informed consent to government. Unfortunately, Americans can't agree what 'true' means. Accountable news (following journalism ethics) opposes alternative news (following self-interest, specifically emotions and bias). Consequently, hatred and violence are rising. Fact-checking initiatives at universities around the US failed to unify the public behind a truth standard. Exploring options, I had a surprise: today's journalism ethics closely resemble ancient Jewish truth ethics. Jewish wisdom stories may be understood as illustrating them both. Pairing journalism ethics with Jewish wisdom stories, I developed the 'truth check', a technique for verifying the news and gauging its impact. Truthchecking enables participants, even some believers in post-truth, to experience the humanity of ethics-based (accountable) news: a journey towards truth in stages starting with constraining self-interest. This journey will touch mind and heart, boosting public interest in journalism ethics and accountable news.

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Jewish wisdom stories reveal the lovingkindness of ethics-based news

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2024

Ethical Space: International Journal of Communication Ethics

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A new vision of values, accountability and mission for journalism

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