Some ethical quandaries are thornier than others, and not every journalist will reach the same answer. To help navigate ethical pitfalls, the Society of Professional Journalists developed the SPJ Code of Ethics, the gold standard of journalism principles. On Thursday, February 16, at 7 p.m., the Press Club of Long Island will present a panel discussion and Q&A on common -- and some not-so-common -- ethical dilemmas that journalists face and on how reporters can use the SPJ Code of Ethics and their own good judgment to uphold high journalistic standards and avoid unnecessary harm.
