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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 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 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 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 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 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.