ABC forbids political activity by journalists.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Both CNN and NPR prohibit political activity by all journalists, no matter their assignment.
The Defense Department's plan to ban newspaper reporters from pool coverage of military operations is incredible. It reveals the administration to be out of touch with journalism, reality and the First Amendment.
We have to protect all journalists, and journalists have to be allowed to do their jobs.
Usually when reporting on powerful public figures, the press advisor and I would have had a conversation that established what journalists call 'ground rules,' placing restrictions on what can and cannot be reported.
As opposed to journalists, politicians cannot make do with questions. They must also offer answers.
Journalism is irrepressible. It can't be taken away.
MSNBC policy requires journalists to report any potential conflict of interest and to seek approval from the president of NBC News before making any political contribution.
Newspapers that are truly independent, like The Washington Post, can still aggressively investigate anyone or anything with no holds barred.
I think as journalists, we have to keep our distance from power.
News events cannot be controlled, nor can newscasts be mapped out like entertainment shows.