SF police sow suspicion of media: The heavy-handed seizure of a freelance reporter’s records and devices is a gross violation of federal rules, writes Kelly McBride.
“By continuing to argue publicly that their raid was justified, and that this particular journalist is a bad person who shouldn’t be trusted, the SFPD adds to the public confusion over the role of the press,” she writes.
DOJ seizes reporter’s records: Pete Vernon takes a cautious stance on the justice department’s seizure of a New York Times reporter’s records.
“The press freedom issues raised by the case aren’t new, and they aren’t limited to the current administration,” he writes.
Regaining reader trust: Philip Eil says don’t assume people understand journalism, explain it. Five steps to regain trust.
“One of the many lessons of the Trump era is that press freedom and audience trust aren’t limitless natural resources,” he writes.
Ethics AdviceLine for Journalists 