Editorial Standards
Our commitment to quality journalism and ethical reporting
Our Mission
PeoplePlus.press is committed to providing accurate, fair, and comprehensive news coverage. We believe that quality journalism is essential to democracy and serves the public interest by keeping citizens informed about important issues affecting their lives and communities.
Core Editorial Standards
Accuracy
We verify all facts before publication. Information is cross-checked with multiple sources whenever possible. We clearly distinguish between news, analysis, and opinion.
Fairness & Balance
We present multiple perspectives on issues. People who are subjects of coverage are given opportunity to respond. We avoid taking sides on controversial issues in news reporting.
Independence
Editorial decisions are made independently of commercial, political, or other interests. Advertising and sponsored content are clearly labeled and separated from editorial content.
Transparency
We disclose potential conflicts of interest. We explain our methods when relevant. We are open about corrections and updates to our stories.
Sources
- We use reliable, credible sources for all reporting
- Anonymous sources are used only when necessary and their information is verified
- We attribute information clearly and provide links to original sources when available
- We distinguish between primary sources and secondary reporting
Fact-Checking
- All factual claims are verified before publication
- Statistics and data are checked against original sources
- Quotes are verified and used in proper context
- Images and videos are authenticated before use
Headlines & Summaries
- Headlines accurately reflect the content of the article
- We avoid sensationalism and clickbait tactics
- Summaries provide fair representation of the full story
- Question headlines are used sparingly and appropriately
Sensitive Content
- Graphic content is clearly labeled with warnings
- Privacy of individuals is respected, especially victims
- We consider the impact of our reporting on communities
- Mental health and suicide coverage follows best practices
Corrections Policy
We take errors seriously and are committed to correcting them promptly and transparently.
Corrections
When we make a significant factual error, we will publish a correction at the top of the article and note that the article has been corrected.
Updates
When new information becomes available that adds to our reporting, we update the article and note when it was last updated.
Clarifications
When our original reporting was accurate but may have been unclear or incomplete, we add clarifications to provide context.
Please report it to corrections@peopleplus.press
Use of AI & Automation
We believe in transparency about how technology is used in our newsroom:
- AI tools may be used to assist with research and data analysis
- All AI-generated or AI-assisted content is reviewed and edited by human journalists
- We clearly label content that was significantly assisted by AI
- Editorial judgment and final decisions remain with our human team
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