Digest | Week of July 28, 2025 - Ethics and Journalism

American Crisis exclusive: The 'Media Capitulation Index'

July 29, 2025 | Margaret Sullivan | American Crisis

Margaret Sullivan, Executive Director for the Craig Newmark Center for Journalism Ethics and Security, previews a new report ranking outlets by their concessions to the Trump administration.

Another Harrowing Chapter in Gaza

July 29, 2025 | Jon Allsop | Columbia Journalism Review

CJR's Jon Allsop on US news media's shift to cover the starvation crisis in Gaza - and how the coverage diverges from previous trends.

Leaving The Post Behind

July 27, 2025 | Oliver Darcy | Status

In an interview with status, Washington Post "TikTok Guy" Dave Jorgenson discusses his departure from the Post and his development, reporting, and standards planning for new online venture, Local News International.

What Do Journalists Owe Their Sources—and Their Audiences?

July 24, 2025 | Julie Gerstein and Margaret Sullivan | Columbia Journalism Review

The latest in a biweekly summer series "taking a fresh look at how traditional journalistic values apply in the current moment." This week, Sullivan and Gerstein analyze how technological advancements are impacting reporter-source relationships.

The Substack AI Report

July 24, 2025 | Arielle Swedback | Substack

The new report found that nearly half of surveyed publishers are using AI. Quick takeaways: AI use is higher among publishers over 45 and primarily used for "knowledge work (research, writing assistance, ideation) rather than for content generation."

Journalism, Propaganda, and Climate Change

July 23, 2025 | David Sassoon | Inside Climate News

David Sassoon, founder and publisher of Inside Climate News, offers updates on the ICN's growing network of state bureaus - and the importance of debunking climate misinformation at the local level.