"Greensboro mayoral candidate Devin King, a Republican with the backing of Conservatives for Guilford County, wants you to know that he has something in common with Martin Luther King Jr. Beyond the last name, Devin King vows to “continue the dream” in this campaign banner at the Bessemer Curb Market, though it’s not clear exactly what that dream is."
though it’s not clear exactly what that dream is.
Eric Ginsburg
"The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. did indeed fight against poverty as well as against segregation. But that’s not what the “I Have a Dream” speech is known for, and more importantly, it is unclear where Devin King’s statistics come from."
it is unclear where Devin King’s statistics come from.
Eric Ginsburg
From the Society of Professional Journalist's Code of Ethics;
"Ethical journalism strives to ensure the free exchange of information that is accurate, fair and thorough.
The information isn't accurate
as Eric Ginsburg didn't contact Devin King for comment.
An ethical journalist acts with integrity.
Eric Ginsburg didn't contact Devin King for comment,
thereby failing to act with integrity
– Diligently seek subjects of news coverage to allow them to respond to criticism or allegations of wrongdoing.
Eric Ginsburg didn't seek out Devin King for comment,
or a response to criticism
which is a journalistic act of cowardice and bias
– Take responsibility for the accuracy of their work. Verify information before releasing it. Use original sources whenever possible.
Didn't happen
– Remember that neither speed nor format excuses inaccuracy.
– Provide context. Take special care not to misrepresent or oversimplify in promoting, previewing or summarizing a story.
Massive misrepresentation and oversimplification
by Triad City Beat's Eric Ginsburg
with the tacit approval of Eric's boss Brian Cleary
– Identify sources clearly. The public is entitled to as much information as possible to judge the reliability and motivations of sources.
Didn't happen
– Be vigilant and courageous about holding those with power accountable. Give voice to the voiceless.
Triad City Beat's Eric Ginsburg and his boss Brian Cleary
are printing propaganda for those with power,
leaving the voiceless voiceless
by not bothering to ask a fucking question
to the person the story degrades and demoralizes
in an act of total ass kissing up to Greensboro's elite
and elected incumbents
– Support the open and civil exchange of views, even views they find repugnant.
Fuck Triad City Beat,
although I like Lamar Gibson
– Recognize a special obligation to serve as watchdogs over public affairs and government. Seek to ensure that the public’s business is conducted in the open, and that public records are open to all.
Didn't happen
– Provide access to source material when it is relevant and appropriate.
Didn't happen
– Boldly tell the story of the diversity and magnitude of the human experience. Seek sources whose voices we seldom hear.
Didn't happen
– Avoid stereotyping. Journalists should examine the ways their values and experiences may shape their reporting.
Clearly stereotyping
by Triad City Beat's Eric Ginsburg
with the tacit approval of Eric's boss Brian Cleary
– Label advocacy and commentary.
Didn't happen
– Never deliberately distort facts or context, including visual information.
Clearly distorted, as Eric didn't bother to ask
a question of a young man running for mayor
"though it’s not clear exactly what that dream is."
"it is unclear where Devin King’s statistics come from."
Eric Ginsburg
Devin King says Eric didn't reach out for any answers
before Triad City Beat ran this post.
This just a hit piece
Fuck Triad City Beat,
and the rest of Greensboro's slanted,
fucked up, biased, unprofessional,
financially illiterate press corps
who have completely lost their moral compass
who have completely lost their moral compass
John Hammer must be proud
