TADNews


Ethics Policy

TADNews
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Our Commitment

At TADNews, we believe journalism should be a force for truth, accountability, justice, and public empowerment. We are an independent news service dedicated to reporting with integrity, free from corporate, governmental, or partisan influence.

We uphold the highest ethical standards to ensure that our journalism serves the public interest, protects the vulnerable, amplifies unheard voices, and challenges systems of power with courage and care.

Core Principles

We are committed to reporting the truth...

  • All facts will be verified before publication.
  • Sources are fact-checked and corroborated when possible.
  • Corrections will be issued promptly and transparently.

We do not accept funding or editorial direction...

  • We maintain a clear separation between editorial and funding operations.
  • Any sponsorships, grants, or partnerships will be publicly disclosed.
  • We do not publish sponsored content disguised as journalism.

We aim to represent diverse perspectives...

  • We seek multiple credible sources...
  • We publish voices from marginalized...
  • We distinguish clearly between news, analysis, and opinion.

We hold ourselves accountable to the public...

  • Clear processes exist for readers to submit feedback or flag errors.
  • All corrections or clarifications will be documented and timestamped.
  • Editorial decisions, conflicts of interest...

We protect the identities and safety of sources...

  • We use anonymous sources only when necessary...
  • We obtain informed consent from all interview subjects.
  • Sensitive content will include appropriate content warnings and context.

We advocate for open access to information...

  • Our reporting is and will remain free to access.
  • We publish with a Creative Commons or open license where applicable.
  • We support transparency laws and fight for public access to data.

We do not amplify hate speech...

  • Stories are reviewed for potentially harmful framing or language.
  • We prioritize inclusive language and context-sensitive storytelling.
  • We uplift journalism that restores dignity, truth, and justice.

We invite readers to hold us accountable. If you notice an error, or biased framing, or have feedback on our reporting, please contact us at: feedback@theartdoor.com