ICFJ Speaks

Lessons from Wikileaks: Great news doesn’t have to come from a newsroom

darteaga@icfj.org — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:26:00 GMT

When Wikileaks released 92,000 secret documents related to the U.S. war in Afghanistan this week, some analysts contended that it could change the face of the war, both in the way it was fought and how it was perceived by Americans.

Fair reporting: How to keep your stories objective and in context

darteaga@icfj.org — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:14:00 GMT

Race in politics made headlines this week when freelance journalist Andrew Breitbart posted two videos of Shirley Sherrod, a United States Department of Agriculture official. This week, we want to hear from you on ethics and race. How do journalists maintain objectivity? How do you filter through information to present a story honestly?

The oil spill may have stopped, but how will you cover the cleanup?

darteaga@icfj.org — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:55:00 GMT

BP says that they have successfully capped a broken oil pipe. For the past three months oil has been leaking into the Gulf of Mexico. Many analysts are calling this the worst oil spill in history. So how should you responsibly cover this disaster and the recovery? Let ICFJ help you with this week's top five editor's picks.

Social Media and Ethics: Where do you stand on CNN's firing of Octavia Nasr?

darteaga@icfj.org — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:01:00 GMT

This week, CNN fired Middle East Editor Octavia Nasr after 20 years. CNN said her credibility was "compromised" after she posted a tweet sympathizing with the death of Lebanese Shiite Cleric Sayyed Mohammed Hussein Fadlallah.

Immigration Coverage: How to Ensure Quality, Ethical Coverage of a Complex Topic

darteaga@icfj.org — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:01:00 GMT

President Obama made waves this week with his speech on immigration reform. Journalists who want to get practical tips on how to tackle this complex topic, look no farther. ICFJ has great resources on immigration coverage:

A Busy Week at ICFJ: Check out our Top Picks

darteaga@icfj.org — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:17:00 GMT

It has been a busy week at ICFJ--from covering social change in South Africa to a new Arabic-language channel on YouTube and even the opportunity to win a Flip Camera. Check out our favorite links from the week here.

What's New at ICFJ? Religious Coverage Takes a Front Seat

darteaga@icfj.org — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:45:00 GMT

ICFJ has been breaking new ground with a surge of programs for international journalists to improve their coverage of religion. Our interactive online courses enable journalists worldwide to communicate in real time about sensitive topics and break down stereotypes.

ICFJ's Editor Picks :: Happy Earth Day!

jmckenzie@icfj.org — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Happy Earth Day! Did you know that ICFJ conducts numerous programs worldwide dedicated to improving environmental coverage? Our trainees are helping communities better understand essential topics such as global warming and pollution from India to Denmark.