At The Daily Glitch, trust is the foundation of everything we do. Our commitment is to our readers and to the truth. This policy outlines the core principles that guide our work and ensure we operate with integrity.
Accuracy and Truthfulness
We believe our primary responsibility is to report the truth.
- Verification: We do our best to check our facts and verify information from sources before we publish.
- Context: We provide as much context as possible so that the facts can be understood clearly. We do not oversimplify complex issues.
- No Fabrication: We never invent information, sources, or quotes.
- Plagiarism: We always credit the work of others and never present it as our own.
Independence and Fairness
Our first loyalty is to our readers, not to any political party, advertiser, or special interest group.
- Conflicts of Interest: Our writers do not accept gifts, favors, or payment in exchange for coverage. We avoid any relationships that could compromise our integrity.
- Distinguishing Fact from Opinion: We make a clear distinction between straight news reporting and opinion or analysis. Our opinion pieces are based on facts, but they represent a specific viewpoint, which we will always make clear.
- Fairness: We make a good-faith effort to contact the subjects of our stories to allow them to respond to any claims or criticisms.
Respect and Minimizing Harm
We are aware that our reporting can have an impact on people’s lives. We treat the people we report on with dignity and respect.
- Compassion: We are mindful of the potential harm our reporting can cause, especially when dealing with private individuals, children, or victims of tragedy.
- Privacy: We balance the public’s right to know with an individual’s right to privacy.
Accountability and Transparency
We believe in being open about our process and accountable for our work.
- Corrections: We take responsibility for our mistakes. When we get something wrong, we will correct it openly and honestly, as outlined in our Corrections Policy.
- Sources: We are transparent about our sources and identify them whenever possible. We only use anonymous sources when it is necessary to protect them from harm and the information is of significant public interest.
- Feedback: We are open to feedback and criticism from our readers. If you have a concern about our ethical standards, please contact us.
