Editorial Standards
How we work
Our commitment to accuracy, independence, and transparency guides every story we publish.
Independence
No story is killed for business reasons. No source is protected because of their relationship with our funders. Our editors make all coverage decisions.
Verification
We do not publish allegations we cannot independently verify. We seek comment from every subject of our reporting before publication and give them adequate time to respond.
Transparency
We publish the documents we obtain. We describe our methodology. We name our sources when possible and explain why we grant anonymity when we do.
Corrections
Errors are corrected promptly with a clear note at the top of the story. We do not silently edit published work. Significant corrections are noted in our newsletter.