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Ethics Alarms Lubricant 2: Ken at Popehat on Integrity and Free Speech

An epidemic of integrity would begin to solve many of our nation’s serious problems, and defending free speech is an excellent place to start one. Continue reading

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Unethical Quote of the Week: “Chronicle of Higher Education” Editor Liz McMillen

The Chronicle of Higher Education has signaled that it suffers from the same malady as its subject: a lack of courage and integrity. Continue reading

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Ethics Flashback: A Letter From Kurt Vonnegut

Author Kurt Vonnegut’s ppwerful and sensitive letter to a book-burner. Continue reading

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A Journalist’s Integrity: “To Hell With Of Freedom of the Press— MY Interests Are At Risk!”

Hypocrisy and censorship in an unholy alliance between a journalist and a principal. Continue reading

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Integrity Test For The Left

Let’s see what Democrats and progressives are willing to defend free speech when they don’t like the speaker. Continue reading

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Our News Media’s Integrity Vaccum: The Malia in Mexico Blackout

President Obama had a right to ask the media to ignore Malia’s travels in Mexico. And an ethical news media would have said, “no.” Continue reading

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Anti-Bullying Mis-steps: The Perils of Changing Cultural Norms (Part I)

Any time the government starts endorsing word control, it is time to get suspicious. Yes, even for a good cause. Continue reading

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One Small Step For Honesty, Integrity and Freedom of Expression, One Small Defeat for Really Dumb Political Correctness

It’s a small victory, but worth having nonetheless. Continue reading

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Comment of the Day: “Ethics Train Wreck Extra: the Lawyer, the Advisor, and the Kennedy”

Max Kennerly responds to my post about his favoring a slander suit against Rush Limbaugh. Continue reading

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Ethics Hero: —Wait For It—Rush Limbaugh!

Also unlikely Ethics Hero of the Year. Continue reading

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