NPR rolled out a substantial update to its ethics policy earlier this month, expressly stating that journalists may participate in activities that advocate for the freedom and dignity of human beings on both social media and in real life.
The new policy eliminates the blanket prohibition from participating in marches, rallies and public events, as well as vague language that directed NPR journalists to avoid personally advocating for controversial or polarizing issues.
NPR s current ethics policy was first drafted in the early 2000s, and then given an overhaul in 2010-2011.
The new NPR policy reads, NPR editorial staff may express support for democratic, civic values that are core to NPR s work, such as, but not limited to: the freedom and dignity of human beings, the rights of a free and independent press, the right to thrive in society without facing discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, disability, or religion.
New NPR Ethics Policy: It s OK For Journalists To Demonstrate (Sometimes)
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