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that the society deems worthy of recognition for their distinctive contributions. The award is not given out often, and is awarded to those journalists which the ASJA feels have demonstrated integrity to journalistic values, while enduring personal costs to themselves. Candidates are decided by an
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ceremony, Rosmus recounted threats she faced after conducting her research: "Once-friendly neighbors threatened me openly - on the telephone, in person, in letters ... They threatened to kill me and kidnap my children. Some even attacked me physically, a room where I was to speak in Munich was
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in 1975, and in total the award has been presented twelve times. The award criteria are stringent. The American Society of Journalists and Authors maintains that those honored must have knowingly taken risks in the course of researching their story, going beyond the normal call of duty.
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stated that the ASJA board's vote to reject the committee's recommendation had been unanimous. This decision sparked controversy, and Jack El-Hai received correspondence both praising the board for its decision, and accusing it of various political motives.
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with the award, in recognition of her dedication to protecting sources. However, the full board of the ASJA later voted not to accept the decision of its committee, due to its opinion that her career as a whole and her actions in the
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bombed just before I was to be there, and several times I was sued. Nobody ever claimed I had said anything false or made mistakes. They just claimed all this would damage their reputations." Rosmus was profiled on
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McKinney, Deborah (October 26, 2006). "School segregation not a relic of history, educator argues - KOZOL: Top court has let minority students return to second-class status, activist charges".
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will result in the loss of their children. Kozol attempted to analyze the causes of homelessness, and to provide an estimate of what the future would be for the homeless.
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shelter. During his time spent learning about the experiences of the homeless, he most empathized with homeless mothers - who constantly fear that
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Honoring: "those who have demonstrated singular commitment to the highest principles of journalism at notable personal cost or sacrifice."
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Honoring "those who have demonstrated singular commitment to the highest principles of journalism at notable personal cost or sacrifice."
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The award is given by the ASJA, to recognize "distinctive contributions by any journalist in any medium". The first award was given to
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1992 was the first time in ASJA history in which two writers were honored in the same year. The AJSA had already decided to honor
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Specifically, the award is given: "for singular commitment to the highest principles of journalism at notable personal cost".
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Parker, J. Michael (April 17, 1996). "German says Holocaust still must be faced - Woman uncovered truth about town".
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The award has been presented twelve times since the first award was given in 1975. Notable recipients have included
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initial vote of the ASJA's First Amendment Committee, which must then be confirmed by a separate vote of the ASJA's
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E&P Staff (August 3, 2005). "Writers Group Won't Give Judith Miller 'Conscience in Media' Award After All".
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Klimuska, Ed (February 17, 2003). "Author who documented Nazi horrors to speak at E-town".
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Editor & Publisher: America's Oldest Journal Covering the Newspaper Industry
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Hollywood, Interrupted: Insanity Chic in Babylon - The Case Against Celebrity
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and the extreme right in Germany. She also located and published artwork of
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G., T (August 4, 2005). "For Judy Miller, a prison jumpsuit but no award".
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Cooper, Paulette (June 2007). "The Scandal of the Scandal of Scientology".
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Staff (February 14, 2002). "Writer of town's Nazi past to speak at Lied".
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received the 1994 award, in honor of work related to her research on the
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In 2005, the ASJA's First Amendment Committee narrowly voted to present
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Staff (August 3, 2005). "No 'Conscience' award for Times reporter".
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Broder, Henryk M.; Sander L. Gilman; Lilian M. Friedberg (2003).
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The Scoop: Media Relations, Tips, Insights & Opportunities
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was honored with the 1988 award, for work done on his book
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Rachel and Her Children: Homeless Families in America
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