Crystal Jones
@fairweatherjane.bsky.social
Journalist. Independent.
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. - Hunter S Thompson
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. - Hunter S Thompson
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I would not be surprised to see more of this given the current administration’s attack on media.
Utah lawmakers should be celebrating the independent and freelance journalists informing the public about their work, not slamming the statehouse doors in their faces.
Voices: Freelance journalists are journalists, even when they criticize government
“Utah lawmakers need a refresher on the U.S. Constitution’s protections for freedom of press,” writes First Amendment attorney Caitlin Vogus in an op-ed. “Lesson number one: Freelance journalists are ...
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February 7, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I would not be surprised to see more of this given the current administration’s attack on media.
What's the recommended reading list to organize our thoughts and grow our communities? I'll start.... The Backyard Revolution - Understanding the New Citizen Movement Harry C. Boyte A group sturggles against oppressioon and finds it has allies and counterparts in the broader world.
February 2, 2025 at 7:28 AM
What's the recommended reading list to organize our thoughts and grow our communities? I'll start.... The Backyard Revolution - Understanding the New Citizen Movement Harry C. Boyte A group sturggles against oppressioon and finds it has allies and counterparts in the broader world.
16. Within the general law of each country the journalist shall recognize in matters of professional honour, the jurisdiction of independent self-regulatory bodies open to the public, to the exclusion of every kind of interference by governments or others
February 1, 2025 at 5:03 AM
16. Within the general law of each country the journalist shall recognize in matters of professional honour, the jurisdiction of independent self-regulatory bodies open to the public, to the exclusion of every kind of interference by governments or others
15. Journalists worthy of the name shall deem it their duty to observe faithfully the principles stated above. They may not be compelled to perform a professional act or to express an opinion that is contrary to his/her professional conviction or conscience.
February 1, 2025 at 5:03 AM
15. Journalists worthy of the name shall deem it their duty to observe faithfully the principles stated above. They may not be compelled to perform a professional act or to express an opinion that is contrary to his/her professional conviction or conscience.
14. will not undertake any activity or engagement likely to put independence in danger. will, however, respect the methods of collection/dissemination of information freely accepted, such as "off the record," anonymity, or embargo, provided that these commitments are clear and unquestionable.
February 1, 2025 at 5:02 AM
14. will not undertake any activity or engagement likely to put independence in danger. will, however, respect the methods of collection/dissemination of information freely accepted, such as "off the record," anonymity, or embargo, provided that these commitments are clear and unquestionable.
13 (contd) will avoid - or put an end to - any situation that could lead to a conflict of interest in the exercise of profession. He/she will avoid any confusion between his or her activity and that of advertising or propaganda. will refrain from any form of insider trading and market manipulation.
February 1, 2025 at 5:01 AM
13 (contd) will avoid - or put an end to - any situation that could lead to a conflict of interest in the exercise of profession. He/she will avoid any confusion between his or her activity and that of advertising or propaganda. will refrain from any form of insider trading and market manipulation.
13. The journalist shall not use the freedom of the press to serve any other interest and shall refrain from receiving any unfair advantage or personal gain because of the dissemination or non-dissemination of information.
February 1, 2025 at 4:59 AM
13. The journalist shall not use the freedom of the press to serve any other interest and shall refrain from receiving any unfair advantage or personal gain because of the dissemination or non-dissemination of information.
12. The journalist will show solidarity with his/her colleagues without renouncing his/her freedom of investigation, duty to inform, and right to engage in criticism, commentary, satire, and editorial choice.
February 1, 2025 at 4:59 AM
12. The journalist will show solidarity with his/her colleagues without renouncing his/her freedom of investigation, duty to inform, and right to engage in criticism, commentary, satire, and editorial choice.
11. The journalist shall refrain from acting as an auxiliary of the police or other security services. He/she will only be required to provide information already published in a media outlet.
February 1, 2025 at 4:59 AM
11. The journalist shall refrain from acting as an auxiliary of the police or other security services. He/she will only be required to provide information already published in a media outlet.
10. The journalist will consider serious professional misconduct to be
• plagiarism
• distortion of facts
• slander, libel, defamation, unfounded accusations
• plagiarism
• distortion of facts
• slander, libel, defamation, unfounded accusations
February 1, 2025 at 4:58 AM
10. The journalist will consider serious professional misconduct to be
• plagiarism
• distortion of facts
• slander, libel, defamation, unfounded accusations
• plagiarism
• distortion of facts
• slander, libel, defamation, unfounded accusations
9 (contd) on grounds such as geographical, social or ethnic origin, race, gender, sexual orientation, language, religion, disability, political and other opinions.
February 1, 2025 at 4:58 AM
9 (contd) on grounds such as geographical, social or ethnic origin, race, gender, sexual orientation, language, religion, disability, political and other opinions.
9. Journalists shall ensure that the dissemination of information or opinion does not contribute to hatred or prejudice and shall do their utmost to avoid facilitating the spread of discrimination
February 1, 2025 at 4:58 AM
9. Journalists shall ensure that the dissemination of information or opinion does not contribute to hatred or prejudice and shall do their utmost to avoid facilitating the spread of discrimination
8. The journalist will respect privacy. He/she shall respect the dignity of the persons named and/or represented and inform the interviewee whether the conversation and other material is intended for publication. He/she shall show particular consideration to inexperienced and vulnerable interviewees
February 1, 2025 at 4:57 AM
8. The journalist will respect privacy. He/she shall respect the dignity of the persons named and/or represented and inform the interviewee whether the conversation and other material is intended for publication. He/she shall show particular consideration to inexperienced and vulnerable interviewees
7. The journalist shall observe professional secrecy regarding the source of information obtained in confidence.
February 1, 2025 at 4:56 AM
7. The journalist shall observe professional secrecy regarding the source of information obtained in confidence.
6. The journalist shall do the utmost to rectify any errors or published information which is found to be inaccurate in a timely, explicit, complete and transparent manner.
February 1, 2025 at 4:55 AM
6. The journalist shall do the utmost to rectify any errors or published information which is found to be inaccurate in a timely, explicit, complete and transparent manner.
5. The notion of urgency or immediacy in the dissemination of information shall not take precedence over the verification of facts, sources and/or the offer of a reply.
February 1, 2025 at 4:55 AM
5. The notion of urgency or immediacy in the dissemination of information shall not take precedence over the verification of facts, sources and/or the offer of a reply.
4 ( cont'd)except where it is impossible for him/her to collect information that is overwhelmingly in the public interest. He/she will demand free access to all sources of information and the right to freely investigate all facts of public interest.
February 1, 2025 at 4:54 AM
4 ( cont'd)except where it is impossible for him/her to collect information that is overwhelmingly in the public interest. He/she will demand free access to all sources of information and the right to freely investigate all facts of public interest.
4. The journalist shall use only fair methods to obtain information, images, documents and data and he/she will always report his/her status as a journalist and will refrain from using hidden recordings of images and sounds,
February 1, 2025 at 4:54 AM
4. The journalist shall use only fair methods to obtain information, images, documents and data and he/she will always report his/her status as a journalist and will refrain from using hidden recordings of images and sounds,
3The journalist shall report only in accordance with facts of which he/ she knows the origin. The journalist shall not suppress essential information or falsify any document. He/she will be careful to reproduce faithfully statements and other material that non-public persons publish in social media.
February 1, 2025 at 4:52 AM
3The journalist shall report only in accordance with facts of which he/ she knows the origin. The journalist shall not suppress essential information or falsify any document. He/she will be careful to reproduce faithfully statements and other material that non-public persons publish in social media.
2. In pursuance of this duty, the journalist shall at all times defend the principles of freedom in the honest collection and publication of news and of the right of fair comment and criticism. He/she will make sure to clearly distinguish factual information from commentary and criticism.
February 1, 2025 at 4:52 AM
2. In pursuance of this duty, the journalist shall at all times defend the principles of freedom in the honest collection and publication of news and of the right of fair comment and criticism. He/she will make sure to clearly distinguish factual information from commentary and criticism.
1. Respect for the facts and for the right of the public to truth is the first duty of the journalist.
February 1, 2025 at 4:51 AM
1. Respect for the facts and for the right of the public to truth is the first duty of the journalist.
This international declaration specifies the guidelines of conduct for journalists in the research, editing, transmission, dissemination, and commentary of news and information, and in the description of events, in any media whatsoever.
February 1, 2025 at 4:51 AM
This international declaration specifies the guidelines of conduct for journalists in the research, editing, transmission, dissemination, and commentary of news and information, and in the description of events, in any media whatsoever.
Journalism is a profession, which requires time, resources and the means to practise – all of which are essential to its independence.
February 1, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Journalism is a profession, which requires time, resources and the means to practise – all of which are essential to its independence.
The journalist's responsibility towards the public takes precedence over any other responsibility, in particular towards their employers and the public authorities.
February 1, 2025 at 4:49 AM
The journalist's responsibility towards the public takes precedence over any other responsibility, in particular towards their employers and the public authorities.