Editorial charter
Headlines must inform before they persuade.
We avoid fear-based framing, false urgency, and rhetorical headlines designed only to trigger clicks.
Editorial standards
Our rules are public because trust should be inspectable.
These standards define how stories are selected, labeled, sourced, and corrected. They are meant to constrain the product, not merely describe it.
Clear sourcing
Readers should see where the reporting comes from.
Articles cite public records, interviews, and documents directly so readers can inspect evidence rather than trust a vague summary.
Public-interest ranking
The homepage is edited for civic value, not raw traffic.
Story placement reflects consequence, relevance, and explanatory value instead of engagement spikes.
Story labeling
- Reporting is fact-based and source-led.
- Analysis interprets evidence and explains implications.
- Opinion is clearly labeled and separated from the news feed.
Corrections policy
- Material errors are corrected promptly and logged visibly.
- Silent rewrites are not allowed for substantive changes.
- Reader-submitted concerns receive an editorial response.