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Social Media Create Ethical Dilemma

Former fraternity brother "Derek" asks "Mike" for a recommendation. Should Mike mention the exploits chronicled on Derek's Facebook page?
Judy Nadler

Mayor Becomes an Undercover Citizen Journalist

Mayor Mike Winderof West Valley City, Utah, assumed an adopted identity to write the "good news" about his city in the local newspaper.
Judy Nadler

Blog, Tweet, and Post: Proceed With Caution

Social media tools can pose ethical problems for lawmakers
Judy Nadler

Social Media: Possibilities and Challenges for Local Governments

Ethical issues concerning the uses of Facebook, Twitter, blogs, and other social media by government officials

Web 1 and 2: Ethical Issues for Government Officials

A look at access and transparency issues created by the use of social media by public servants

Information Needs of Communities in a Democracy

Transparency, land use and planning, and civic engagement top the list of information needs for citizens to participate effectively in decision making.
Judy Nadler

Meeting the Public's Information Needs

Center Senior Fellow in Government Ethics joins other community leaders in a discussion of the information needs of communities in a democracy.

Dealing Ethically With the Press: A Guide for Public Officials

Four rules of thumb for government officials in working with the media.
from a workshop with Jerry Ceppos

Whistle Blowing in the Public Sector

An introduction to the ethical issues surrounding government whistle blowers.
Judy Nadler and Miriam Schulman

Ethics of Leaking

How to tell whether a leak is worth publishing--or taking seriously
Kirk O. Hanson and Jerry Ceppos