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The Consumer's Conundrum

David Murdter  —  Jan 24, 2012

David Murdter '12 discusses the problem inherent to ethical consumerism: it's still consumerism.

The Power of a Free and Fair Press

Oct 7, 2011

In cases like the hydrofracking debate — where science, politics and industry are entwined in conflicting interests — a free press has the democratizing power to put information in people’s hands and let them decide for themselves.

The Power of a Free and Fair Press

Oct 7, 2011

In cases like the hydrofracking debate — where science, politics and industry are entwined in conflicting interests — a free press has the democratizing power to put information in people’s hands and let them decide for themselves.

The Trouble With Scapegoating

Elisabeth Rosen  —  Nov 23, 2010

Elisabeth Rosen '12 talks about the ethics of allowing recruiters of "corrupt corporations" to reach students on campus.

Drug Matters

Elisabeth Rosen  —  Sep 28, 2010

Elisabeth Rosen '12 considers the ethical implications of two drug-related issues.

Cheaters Never Prosper

Elisabeth Rosen  —  Sep 14, 2010

Elisabeth Rosen '12 responds to her critics, and gets back to giving out advice to a concerned undergrad.

The Millennials: Confident But Exploited

Carolyn Witte  —  Sep 2, 2010

Carolyn Witte '12 returns to consider the legality of unpaid internships.

Ethics, Everyday-Style

Elisabeth Rosen  —  Aug 31, 2010

The newly-minted Everyday Ethicist is here to settle each and every ethical score. This week, she tackles long-distance cheating and repressed sexuality.

Journalism and Omission

Rob Tricchinelli  —  Aug 30, 2010

The Public Editor considers the duty to reference causes of death in news stories, and tackles The Sun's ongoing editing blunders.

Tompkins Library Appoints Director Amid Controversy Over Ethics

Evan Preminger  —  Oct 2, 2009

Yesterday the Tompkins County Public Library’s Board of Trustees confirmed Susan Currie as the new library director, despite objections of the UAW Local 2300, the union representing the library staff. Currie, who served for the past year as a member of the library’s Board of Trustees, generated a strong backlash from the union, who felt that her position on the board of trustees while they were considering her for the directorship tainted the nomination process.

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