Government workers, teachers and green card holders across the country are asking editors to remove their names — and the record of their support for causes now targeted by the Trump administration — from old stories.
Journalists from around the country routinely ask me for ethics help. In the last month, I’ve heard from the editor of a gay newspaper, several alternative publications, a newsroom that covers immigrant issues, student newspapers and several mainstream commercial newsrooms. ...
This is not a simple or easy decision to make, as the consequences of removing names can affect both the individuals involved and the integrity of the newsroom. Here’s the process I’ve used to help these editors make these difficult decisions quickly, given the high stakes.
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