Topic 1: SPJ Code of Ethics
1. I think that "Seek Truth and Report It" stands out as the most important aspect of the code. It is essentially the foundation of being a journalist. One cannot be a good journalist without accuracy, honesty, and diligence.
2. Without proper research, good sources, and honest reporting, one becomes little more than an entertainer. Geraldo Rivera is a "journalist" that comes to mind who has been caught lying or being incorrect time and time again. Rivera often has bad sources, false information, and a terrible personal disposition that fed into a career of questionable decisions. He's an entertainer that preys on viewers using the extremity of his own ignorance and misinformation.
Topic 2: Story #2 Update
1. My story is covering a protest in support of the ACA that took place in Albany.
2. My nut graf is
On Friday, Congress approved a budget seen as the first step in repealing the Affordable Care Act. While the measure itself does not directly address the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, it does prohibit Democrats in the Senate from filibustering future efforts to repeal.
Several rallies were held throughout Oregon on Sunday in conjunction with the more than 70 rallies held nationwide. The event outside of the Linn County Court House in Albany was organized by Bert Guptill and sponsored by the Our Revolution club and Young Democrats club of LBCC.
3. I interviewed organizer Bert Guptill, Jeff Pierce and Cynthia De La Torre of the "Our Revolution" club, and Nancy Hammond of Albany.
4. Why did you attend the event? What message did you hope to send? What did you want this to accomplish? Will you attend/organize future events? Did you feel the event was successful? Is there anything further you would like to add?
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