I am a huge fan of the movie, Citizen Kane, and incredibly excited that I can tie it into my rants on media ethics. This cinematic masterpiece created in the 1940’s dissects the destructive forces of unchecked power, individualism, and egocentrism and looking at our current landscape remains relevant today. As a practicing Dusselite/ Dusselarian,… Continue reading There’s No Candy with this Kane
Properly Colored Media
I wonder if you could consider me a Dusselarian for the influence he has had on my writing this Fall. Once again to your obvious dismay, I will inject his view that a Prime Requisite for all journalists should be helping to give voice to those without. After watching the documentary The Black Press: Soldiers… Continue reading Properly Colored Media
Navigating Trump Redux
For the record I did not vote for either major party candidate, I could not condone the genocide or the killing our colonizing nation lusts for….. This week we have all been greeted by the return of the Donald, following Grover Cleveland as the most recent President to gain a second term after losing four… Continue reading Navigating Trump Redux
Crossing Faulty Lines
I recently had a discussion with my eldest daughter about the attitudes of Gen Z toward life, well she spoke and I listened intently. The conversation was illuminating and helped me bring my opinions to the 21st century. I had looked with envy at Gen Z as growing up entitled with AI, the internet, Virtual… Continue reading Crossing Faulty Lines
To Manchin or Manichean
I am totally flabbergasted that I had not heard the word that covers the United States policy of always having an enemy to justify its expansion of Exceptionalism initially in its conquest of America and now throughout the world. This policy of invoking ‘Good Versus Evil’ has been used to show just cause ‘for US… Continue reading To Manchin or Manichean
Russia, The US and The Assault on Free Speech
The freedoms of press and speech are cornerstones of any democratic society, serving as catalysts for accountability and change. In the United States, the First Amendment of the Constitution explicitly safeguards these liberties: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech,… Continue reading Russia, The US and The Assault on Free Speech
A DIY Quandary of Journalistic Ethics
There is a great deal of thought and preparation that should go into presenting the news. Examining the scenarios on the ONA websitefound at https://ethics.journalists.org/q/fundamentals/ has provided me with as many questions as I found answers. Trying to find a balance between truth, titillation, taboo, in the trek for trophies is not as easy as… Continue reading A DIY Quandary of Journalistic Ethics
Our 🇺🇸Capitalism the Founding Fathers and Best By Dates
I should be ashamed 😔. I found myself listening to and REPEATING the talking points from the media and not fact checking or using an ounce of critical thinking. Two of the classes that I am taking DISCUSS liberties taken by the media and I still let the lies pass my lips 😢. This is… Continue reading Our 🇺🇸Capitalism the Founding Fathers and Best By Dates
God Save The Local News
I always chuckle when media and ethics are used in the same breath with news, as I am a believer that it is impossible to write without bias. This bias comes directly from your personal feelings which are guided by your experiences and are nearly impossible to quash. Many believe this bias began in the… Continue reading God Save The Local News
Mookie the Lil’ Teapot
I was not a fan of Spike Lee’s movies, including Do the Right Thing, which had its debut in 1989 when I was 23. I must attribute it to ignorance, having been conditioned to have a particular view of the world which I am not proud of. I was living in Dallas, Texas working in… Continue reading Mookie the Lil’ Teapot