One Important Case Where Trump Was Right About Fake News

Media ethics are dying. Nowadays, people can report anything they wish to an audience of millions from the same devices they use to take photos of their soy-mocha lattes. To say it’s a bit chaotic may be a bit of an understatement.

What separates journalists from everyday people who now have the ability to report “news” anywhere at any time are supposed to be ethical guidelines.

Meaning ethical journalism needs to be accurate and fair with as little-to-no bias as possible. It also requires journalists to be “honest and courageous in gathering, reporting, and interpreting information.”

This aspect is constantly overlooked in the age of social media. Journalists need to decipher how much harm a potential story can cause, and if it’s worthy of being published. It also requires knowing how to handle sensitive subject matters, such as ones involving victims of sex crimes or juveniles.

Journalism is on its own island. You’re not supposed to work with the police or other government authorities. You shouldn’t receive gifts, favors, or any special treatment from anyone (especially if you’re doing a story on said groups). Journalists are to serve the public, and acting in the best interest of the public requires journalism to be its own entity.

The last requirement of ethical journalism requires journalists to take responsibility for their work while also being as transparent as possible to the public. While some stories are rather straightforward, there are also murky, more ethical articles that require clear and honest explanations from journalists. This also requires journalists to expose organizations or individuals who aren’t acting within these guidelines.

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