Which principles replaced objectivity in the Society of Professional Journalists ethics code?

By 1996, the Society of Professional Journalists determined that objectivity was no longer a viable guiding principle for the profession. Consequently, the organization removed it from its ethics code, replacing it with other core principles, most notably fairness and accuracy.1

These updates reflect the broader ethical framework maintained by the society, which currently emphasizes that journalists should seek truth and report it, minimize harm, act independently, and remain accountable and transparent in their work.23