Editorial policy

Editorial Policy

Our editorial rules are built for source-first, human-reviewed work that helps readers understand without amplifying harm.

Last reviewed: May 2026

Source Ladder

Primary records, official datasets, court filings, scientific consensus sources, and direct transcripts carry the most weight.

Commentary, advocacy, partisan media, and social media are useful for understanding narratives, but they are not treated as final evidence without stronger support.

AI and Human Review

AI tools may assist with research organization, drafting, summarization, and source comparison.

Humans remain responsible for factual claims, legal and safety risk, publication decisions, corrections, and editorial judgment.

Funding Independence

Supporters may fund research capacity or receive opt-in recognition, but they do not control conclusions, placement, source treatment, or correction outcomes.