Our Ethics & Standards

We commit to reporting only what we know to be true. We do not fabricate, exaggerate, or misrepresent. When we don't know something, we say so. We distinguish clearly between fact, analysis, and opinion.

We give subjects of our stories a meaningful opportunity to respond before publication. We avoid loaded language and present opposing views with intellectual honesty, even when we disagree.

All content is original. We cite our sources, attribute our ideas, and give proper credit. Borrowing without attribution is grounds for immediate disciplinary action.

We respect individual privacy and do not intrude into personal matters unless they are clearly relevant to matters of public concern. We are especially sensitive when reporting on victims of crime and tragedy.

Photographs and videos are not manipulated in ways that alter their meaning. We do not stage scenes, use reenactments without clear labeling, or use images that exploit human suffering gratuitously.

We serve the public interest above all. Our stories are chosen based on their significance to an informed public, not on their potential to generate clicks, controversy, or emotional reaction.

We maintain professional relationships with sources and colleagues. We do not engage in harassment, discrimination, or retaliation. We create a newsroom culture built on mutual respect.

When we make an error, we correct it promptly, prominently, and transparently. We never bury corrections or try to disguise them. Our readers deserve to know when we get something wrong.