Category Archives: Arts & Entertainment

“Titanic” Ethics

It would be ethical, on this centennial of the Titanic tragedy, for those in a position to do so to make a concerted effort to honor the victims and their families by honoring the truth. Thanks to James Cameron and his movie, this is impossible. Continue reading

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Ethics Hero: Ashley Judd

The acting member of the Judd family has written a passionate, perceptive, articulate and courageous essay about media misogyny over at the Daily Beast. If you have a daughter, have her read it. If you have a son, have him read it too. Heck, everybody should read it Continue reading

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The Donald’s Dangerous Ethics: Loyalty Trumps Honesty On “Celebrity Apprentice”

Last week’s episode of “The Celebrity Apprentice blundered into a substantive, if confusing, ethics lesson on the misuse of loyalty.. It was Donald Trump’s ethical priorities that were exposed, and as should surprise no one, they are as warped as Trump himself. Continue reading

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What Do You Do When The Ethics Alarm Sounds Late? This…

The perfect apology. Continue reading

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“Blue Bloods” Ethics: The Good Lie?

“Blue Bloods” explores the dilemma of the necessary lie. Continue reading

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Ethics Dunce: Laurie Penny

A British journalist get saved by an American actor, and uses the incident to bash the U.S. Gee, thanks, Ryan Gosling! Continue reading

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Mirlande Wilson Is My Favorite Ethics Dunce of All Time!

Oh what a tangled web we weave when we play the lottery with other people’s money and are world-class screw-ups! Continue reading

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Burger King, Mary J. Blige and the Political Correctness Double-Bind

When it comes to race, sometimes you just can’t win…which is just how some people like it. Continue reading

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Jimmy Kimmel Is Still An Evil, Child-Abusing Jerk, and Apparently I’m The Only One Who Notices

Yes, Jimmy Kimmel still sucks. Continue reading

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Ethics Dunce: Eric Wemple

Wow! Spike apologized! Well, not for trying to get George Zimmerman killed, just for doing it badly… Continue reading

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