Editorial Standards
Our commitment to the highest standards of professional and ethical journalism
Our Core Principles
Accuracy
Balance
Transparency
Independence
News Gathering
- •We use multiple reliable sources
- •We verify information independently
- •We respect the privacy of confidential sources
- •We avoid unethical means of obtaining information
News Writing
- •We clearly separate facts from opinions
- •We use clear and objective language
- •We avoid bias and prejudice
- •We provide full context for events
Use of Images and Media
- •We verify the authenticity and source of images
- •We avoid manipulating images in misleading ways
- •We respect the dignity of people in images
- •We properly attribute images to their sources
Dealing with Sources
- •We protect the identity of confidential sources
- •We clarify the nature of relationships with sources
- •We verify source credibility
- •We provide right of reply to concerned parties
Corrections and Clarifications
- •We correct errors quickly and transparently
- •We prominently display corrections
- •We maintain a record of corrections
- •We learn from mistakes to improve accuracy
Professional Ethics
- •We refuse gifts and benefits that may affect our neutrality
- •We avoid conflicts of interest
- •We respect copyright and intellectual property
- •We comply with applicable laws and regulations
Accountability
We welcome feedback and comments from our readers. If you believe we have not adhered to our editorial standards, please contact us at corrections@mesopost.com
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