Promoting the study, teaching, and practice of ethics in political communication.

Ethics is a public demand.

According to the Pew Research Center, 91% of Americans believe honesty and ethics are essential traits for those heavily involved in politics. Yet, trust in those inside the field is at an all-time low. Our mission is to change that.

Ethics belong in the conversation.

The Project on Ethics in Political Communication encourages students, academics, and practitioners to consider what, if any, ethical obligation political communication professionals have and to whom or what they have it.

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You heard it here.

  • "Nobody thinks that this is a perfect world with perfect people. Therefore, we need good people who are willing to engage and to commit themselves to making it better. "

    Quardricos Bernard Driskell, a federal lobbyist and an adjunct professor at The George Washington University

  • “Own the truth. Whether the truth puts you on a pedestal or shines a light on your faults, it's important to embrace it and learn from it.”

    Danny Hajjar, Music Journalist

  • “It sounds silly to say that you may sleep better at night knowing that you have done your best and served your country, but it is also true.

    Sarah Isgur, Senior Editor at The Dispatch

  • “...political practitioners like myself have a responsibility to treat our supporters and the American public with respect and dignity.”

    Mike Nellis, former Senior Advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris

  • "Our reputation and credibility is something that may take years and years to develop, yet can be gone in an instant because of unnecessary risks and unethical communications behavior. "

    Frank Maisano, co-founder of the Strategic Communication practice at Bracewell

  • "All people in politics, be they candidate, staff, consultant, or volunteer have a duty to preserve the integrity of the electoral process because when the public loses faith in their representative institutions, government doesn’t work."

    Hana Callaghan, Director of the Government Ethics Program at Santa Clara University

What does this site offer?

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The blog explores ethics in political communication through conversations, insights, and updates on key issues.

Resources

Necessary resources for all of those practicing ethics in political communication at every level.

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