Our Principles
Inspired by Eugene Meyer's principles for the conduct of a newspaper (1935).
Report the truth. Verify before publishing. Correct errors promptly.
Serve the community first. Your duty is to the public.
Treat people with dignity. Welcome disagreement. Seek out differing perspectives and give people the chance to respond.
Vouch for one another. Journalists earn respect through their work. Readers show respect by standing behind it.
Be honest about AI. AI can help you write — you stand behind what you publish. Keep AI-generated media truthful. Learn more
No story is too small. The school play, the local fundraiser, the fireman rescuing a kitten — you're documenting your community's history.
Respect over agreement. We reward the craft you respect — the craft of journalism, the craft of storytelling, the craft of sharing your skills and talents. This is an important parameter in how we determine what gets promoted. Learn more
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