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The article focuses on the proposed changes to be made to the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)' Code of Ethics that were discussed by the SPJ Ethics Committee during its meeting held on July 11 to 13, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio and will be presented to the delegates at the SPJ national convention in Nashville, Tennessee on September 4-6. Topics discussed include the interactive support for the code, the application of the principle of transparency and the verification of information.

The author talks about the implication of transparency in the place of avoidance of conflicts in eroding the credibility of the media. Topics discussed include transparency as not the original concept of objectivity, the place of transparency in journalism ethics, and transparency as part of a web of value that journalists should consider when making decisions. Also mentioned is the insufficiency of transparency for good journalism practice.

The article focuses on the revision of Code of Ethics by the U.S. Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Ethics Committee. He states that subcommittees created for each prevailing principles which includes Seek Truth and Report It, Minimize Harm and Be Accountable. He further mentions that the committee will discuss on a potential revision at the Excellence in Journalism conference to be held on September 4 to 6 in Nashville, Tennessee .

The article discusses the ideas behind the revision of the code of ethics of the U.S. Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). It emphasizes various considerations of the ethical aspects of journalism including the lack of staff, finances and other resources of media outlets in embarking to such changes, their code will not so different with the one exist and the lack of professional standards. It also mentions that codes carry strong selling point and are enforceable.

The author contemplates on the need for the delegates of the Society of Professional Journalists' (SPJ) national convention to be held in the U.S. on September 6, 2014 to vote on whether or not they agree to the revision of the Code of Ethics of SPJ. Topics discussed include the author's suggestion to the Ethics Committee to hold a discussion regarding the revision and the author's assurance that the revisions will improve professional ethics of the SPJ.

The article focuses on some ethical resolutions the journalists should take in 2014 that can turn around their reputation. The author wants journalists to pursue the truth with courage and determination and understand their responsibility while reporting a piece of information. He wants journalists to verify information and stop reporting unverified facts and also acknowledge and apologize for the mistakes committed.

The article calls for opinions in the revision of the Code of Ethics of the U.S. Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). It encourages concerned people to their share views on the revision process, especially its core values, through meetings, debates and public education. The members of the Ethics Committee involved in the revision include Fred Brown, Elizabeth Donald, and Andrew Seaman.

The article presents the issue of revising the Code of Ethics for the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) which was created in 1926 by leaders of the Sigma Delta Chi to address changes in the journalism with the advent of social media, mobile phone reporting and satellite spying from a laptop computer since 1996. It discusses efforts of the Ethics Committee to review the Code such as the ethics summit to be held in 2013.

The author argues that not every story needs the news media attention and that lack of coverage can be justifiable and ethical. He illustrates his argument with the protests of the Westboro Baptist Church in Oklahoma which employs outrageous methods to get media and public attention. The author also states that the Code of Ethics of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) support the principle that stories should carry the full weight of the ethical considerations before they make light.

The article talks about the ethical challenges facing journalism in 2013. The set of inquiries posed by the 2012 national election to journalists is highlighted. These inquiries concern biased reporting, political posturing and cheerleading. To accomplish the challenge of 2013 as a year undermining journalists' collective reputation, credibility and integrity, several ethical steps are offered by the article.

The article considers the misrepresentation of photos in the press as violation of the code of ethics in journalism. The author views that the images of Trayvon Martin, a Florida youth who was killed, in the April 9, 2012 issue of "People Magazine, and the then murder suspect O.J. Simpson in the 1994 issue of "Time" failed to represent fairness and accuracy. It suggests journalists to answer questions before using images, as stated in the Society of Professional Journalists' (SPJ) ethics book.

The article discusses how selective imaging can sway public discourse on an issue as demonstrated by "People" magazine in its coverage of the shooting incident that involved Florida teen Trayvon Martin. The teenager was shot and killed by Sanford-based resident George Zimmerman. Magazine design students at Central Florida University noted how "People" used an innocent-looking photo of Martin with the words "An American Tragedy" over the police mug shot of Zimmerman.

The article discusses ethical challenges in journalism and details a letter sent by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Colorado Pro chapter to the Department of Journalism of the University of Colorado raising concerns regarding the need to maintain ethics in journalism. The author believes that as of December 2010, the biggest ethical challenges in the field of journalism come from cyberspace. The letter encourages university programs to be committed to teaching the basic tenets of news reporting.

The author expresses his views on the success of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) in 2010. He comments on a letter sent by a journalist and reader of "Quill" magazine concerning his refusal to retreat from ethical and professional standards. He describes the beauty and strength of the SPJ. He also talks about the end of her term as president of "Quill."

The author argues that mentoring is important to end the classroom versus newsroom debate among the journalists in the world. He states that the international nonprofit organization Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) has a mentor program that enables young journalists to be matched up with professionals. According to him, students need to complete internships, however, professionals should know that it is not sufficient to transform them into the professional executives demand upon recruitment.

The author asserts that the public must never take free press for granted by engaging in the daily struggle to protect such right. He says that the struggle to let the press do its job of informing the public is not reserved for developing countries because it also applies to recovering nations like Iraq. He contends that the people must always fight against those who desire to take away the rights of free press. He adds that the public must never grow tired of this battle because democracy and freedom depend on them, just like in the situation in Iraq.

In this article the author reflects on various issues related to journalism as president of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). It describes the popularity of the Code of Ethics of the SPJ as it is considered by most journalists as a guideline. It is suggested that ethics in writing be the primary concern among journalists. The article also discusses how the SPJ continues to set a high standards in professional ethics even with the surge in available information through several mediums.

In this article, the author focuses on the future of journalism and traditional media. He relates the different views and opinions of journalists and experts such as that traditional media should adapt to the new technology, and citizen journalists and social networks will replace traditional media. He adds that in these views and opinions there could be one answer or could be a little bit of everything. He concludes that amidst all the speculations, the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) will be an active organization.

The article focuses on the Society of Professional Journalists' (SPJ) participation in protecting journalism in the U.S. as well as internationally. The author shares his experience of attending journalism conferences in South Korea wherein he realized the dangers of journalism. Collaboration projects between SPJ and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) include having CPJ coverage and analysis links and feature stories in SPJ's Web site, adopting foreign journalists, and developing stronger programs.

The article presents a letter by Kevin Z. Smith, newly appointed President of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). Smith talks about his habit of non-conformity, attributing his success as a journalist to this trait and invites journalists and others involved in media to contribute ideas and opinions to his organization. He acknowledges the difficult economic situation, causing the loss of jobs, the closure of companies, how it affects those involved in the news industry and asks people to support press rights.