Editorial Policy
How we decide what's real.
The standards that govern every story we publish.
Last updated: 1 June 2026
Independence
Our editorial decisions are made solely by our newsroom. No advertiser, partner or investor has any influence over what we report or how we report it.
Verification
Every factual claim must be independently corroborated before publication. The Reality Meter score reflects the strength of that verification and is set by editors, not writers.
Sources
We protect confidential sources absolutely. Where we grant anonymity, we explain to readers why. We do not pay sources for information.
Transparency
When we get something wrong, we correct it openly and promptly on our Corrections page. We disclose conflicts of interest wherever they could reasonably affect trust.