Editorial Standards
How we work. What we won't do. How to hold us accountable.
Accuracy
We check facts before we publish. Not after, not eventually. Before. When we can get multiple sources on a claim, we do. When we can't, we tell you that, too.
Our reporting starts with primary sources: official documents, firsthand accounts, public records. Secondary sources get attributed. Rumors don't get published.
Fairness & Balance
We seek comment from all relevant parties before publication, especially those who may be criticized or affected by our reporting.
We present multiple perspectives on contested issues and avoid false equivalence—giving equal weight to claims regardless of their factual basis.
Independence
Nobody outside our newsroom decides what we cover. Advertisers buy ads, not influence. If something is sponsored, it says so. You'll never have to guess.
Our reporters don't accept gifts, meals, or favors from sources or subjects of coverage. If there's a potential conflict of interest, the editor knows about it and readers know about it.
Corrections Policy
We correct errors promptly and transparently. When we make a factual error:
- Correct the error in the original article
- Add a correction notice explaining what was changed
- Note the date of the correction
- For significant errors, add a notice at the top of the article
To report an error: Email corrections@prestonhollowpress.com
Anonymous Sources
We prefer on-the-record sources. When we grant anonymity, it is because:
- The source would face significant risk
- The information is important to the public interest
- The information cannot be obtained on the record
- We can independently verify the information
Opinion & News
We maintain a clear separation between news reporting and opinion content. Opinion pieces, editorials, and analysis are clearly labeled.
Last updated: January 2026