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    Media Literacy: Ethical Coverage of Police Violence — Reporting on George Floyd and Beyond

    When it comes to reporting on the police killings of and violence toward black and brown people, news coverage can provide important background and context to the national conversation, sparking a wide range of actions and reactions. But that news must adhere to certain standards in order to contribute meaningfully and minimize bias. In the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics, reporters and editors are urged to “boldly tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience” while at the same time “avoid stereotyping” and “examine the ways their values and experiences may shape their reporting.” Likewise, photojournalists should, “Be complete and provide context when photographing…

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    Principles of Ethical Government: Media Literacy

    Mormon Women for Ethical Government’s Principles of Ethical Government (3)(a) states: (a) All individuals have a duty to educate themselves about the actions of government officials and current events in the world, taking care to ascertain facts from reliable sources of information (see D&C 88:78-81, 118). As members of MWEG, our goal is to courageously advocate for ethical government, and in order to do that we need to be informed on what our government is doing and determine whether we agree with what it does. We are committed to learning more about government action, current events, and what constitutes ethical government. We also aim to develop the skills necessary to identify reputable news sources…