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Friday February 27, 2015

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Deadline Poetry

by Elizabeth Jensen

February 27, 2015 • Two reporters explain their editorial decisions.

Wednesday February 25, 2015

Diane Rehm, Personal Politics And The Ethical Reach Of NPR

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Diane Rehm, Personal Politics And The Ethical Reach Of NPR

by Elizabeth Jensen

February 25, 2015 • Is the host of an acquired program held to the same standards as NPR's journalists?

Friday February 20, 2015

University of Chicago Press

A Conflict Of Interest At NPR Music?

by Elizabeth Jensen

February 20, 2015 • Due to unusual formatting, a contributor appears to be pushing his own book.

Friday February 13, 2015

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Closing The Open Forum; Opening New Conversations

by Elizabeth Jensen

February 13, 2015 • The Open Forum is closing, but don't worry, there are plenty of other ways to get in touch!

Wednesday February 11, 2015

Simon & Schuster

Correcting An 'American Legacy'

by Anne Johnson

February 11, 2015 • A reader with a keen eye requests a correction nearly eight years overdue.

Tuesday February 10, 2015

Ombudsman Mailbag: Pushing Back In A Pipeline Interview

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Ombudsman Mailbag: Pushing Back In A Pipeline Interview

by Elizabeth Jensen

February 10, 2015 • The new ombudsman tackles complaints about a one-sided interview with a Keystone XL pipeline supporter.

Friday February 6, 2015

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Last Thoughts: NPR And The Balance Between Ethics And The Nation

by Edward Schumacher-Matos

February 6, 2015 • In covering press freedom, hate speech and national security, we sometimes exaggerate ethics at the expense of society. I am not Charlie.

Monday January 12, 2015

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New Ombudsman To Start Jan. 26

by Edward Schumacher-Matos

January 12, 2015 • Introducing NPR's fifth ombudsman, Elizabeth Jensen.

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Open Forum

by Edward Schumacher-Matos

January 12, 2015 • Want to post a comment about something we're not covering? Here's a space for readers to share their thoughts about media, policy and NPR's journalism.

Monday December 15, 2014

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Open Forum

by Edward Schumacher-Matos

December 15, 2014 • Want to post a comment about something we're not covering? Here's a space for readers to share their thoughts about media, policy and NPR's journalism.

Thursday November 20, 2014

Asking Bill Cosby If He Is A Serial Rapist

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Ethics

Asking Bill Cosby If He Is A Serial Rapist

by Edward Schumacher-Matos

November 20, 2014 • Listeners are divided by generation over whether host Scott Simon went too far in questioning "America's Dad." Cosby wasn't set up, however, and the charges are too many to ignore.

Monday November 10, 2014

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