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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 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 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.

In the article, the author discusses the ethical issues in journalism. He cites the four pillars of the Society of Professional Journalists' (SPJ) Code of Ethics, particularly on minimizing harm. He particularly focuses on the correct way to cover such news as drowning, car accidents and industrial accidents. Among the suggestions are asking the permission of the parties involved before doing the story and avoid interviewing individuals who are overwhelmed with grief.

The article talks about the concept of independence as the key to ethical journalism. It focuses on the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Code of Ethics as a reference about this subject. It outlines stories being produced by calls to the SPJ ethics hotline, one of which involves an anchor reporting on a battle to remove horse-drawn carriages from New York City. It presents questions that will assist in developing a clear mind for how to approach a job as an independent journalist.

The author talks about the Free Flow of Information Act. He highlights his initiative to advocate for the passage of this legislation. He believes that the bill is needed to fend off the growing trend of federal prosecutors who mete fines and imprisonment on news organizations for their refusal to cooperate with investigations. He offers information on Society of Professional Journalists' "Journalism Ethics: A Casebook of Professional Conduct for the News Media."