Margaret Atwood’s call for journalists to “search deep within your hearts” is drawing attention to coverage of Steven Galloway, a Canadian writer and former university professor. The remark has prompted questions about journalistic judgment and the way the case has been covered. The headline does not provide further details about her statement or the reporting she criticized.

Galloway was the subject of a University of British Columbia investigation after complaints were made about his conduct. In 2016, the university dismissed him from his position as chair of its creative writing programme. He disputed the process and challenged the dismissal in court. This background helps explain why reporting on the case has been contested, though the research context does not establish which aspect Atwood was referring to.

The headline is currently circulating through a National Post story, which explains why the topic has surfaced in recent news. The supplied information does not include the article’s publication date, Atwood’s full remarks, or responses from the journalists involved. It also does not confirm whether her comment was made in a new interview or in connection with another event.

Atwood’s statement points to a broader debate about how journalists assess allegations, report contested accounts and describe the people involved. The available context does not show what reporting she considered unfair or what changes she wants journalists to make. Without the full statement and article, the specific criticism remains unclear.