Tag Archives: lies
Newark Mayor Cory Booker Recants
Like Galileo, Newark Mayor Corey Booker is made to recant for the crime of telling the truth., Continue reading
Web Hoaxes: Not Funny, Always Unethical
The story of the Polish dentist who pulled out all her ex-boy friend’s teeth was a hoax. Continue reading
Filed under Character, Humor and Satire, Journalism & Media, The Internet
The Curse of the Honest Vice-President and the Evolving President
Joe Biden told the truth, exposing the fact that Barack Obama is not. Continue reading
“Show Boat” Ethics: Defining Deceit
A famous scene from the musical “Show Boat” illustrates why deceit is lying, and also an ethical use of it. Continue reading
Ethics Hero: CNN’s Anderson Cooper
Anderson Cooper practiced objective, fair and competent broadcast journalism, and, sadly, that qualifies as heroic by today’s news media standards. Continue reading
Filed under Government & Politics, Journalism & Media
Unethical Quote of the Week: Jennifer Porter Gore, Rep. Keith Ellison’s Communications Director
Twitter, the great jerk detector! Rep Keith Ellison: Busted! Continue reading
The Worst Ombudsman Ever Strikes Again!
Patrick B. Pexton, whom Ethics Alarms dubbed The Worst Ombudsman Ever last Fall, has cemented a title with yet another example of bias and incompetence. Continue reading
Filed under Government & Politics, Journalism & Media, Professions
