An analysis of whether undercover reporting of the Uyghur Crisis is advocacy journalism.
Category: Law & Ethics
Articles from NYU’s Law & Ethics Class
Essay: When It Comes to Advocacy Journalism, the Truth Should Come Before Emotion
A protester seen walking away from policemen peacefully. Many protesters gathered in front of the White House in Washington, DC on May 31. (Shutterstock) (NEW YORK) — Advocacy journalists take a different kind of stance than other journalists when it
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The Guardian’s Call for Immediate Climate Action
Their new series “Climate Countdown” boldly advocates for stricter climate protections.
Essay: Tomi Lahren Can Say Whatever She Wants, But She Is Not a Journalist
Once dubbed “White Power Barbie,” Tomi Lahren knows how to pick a fight. Recognized for her incendiary—sometimes fringe—political commentary (she once called Middle Eastern refugees “rape-u-gees”), Lahren’s rapid-fire rants have landed her a political talk show on the digital streaming service Fox Nation, along with a reputation as conservative America’s prickly sweetheart.
Undercover Activist Outs Alt-Right Extremists
Illustrating the importance of advocacy journalism, Patrik Hermansson goes undercover to expose the inner workings of extreme alt-right groups and advocate against white supremacy and violence.