Governance & Standards
A framework for accuracy, fairness, transparency, accountability, and responsible publishing.
Our Approach
Shaker Global News is committed to building a credible, responsible, and internationally minded publication. These Governance & Standards pages explain the principles that guide our editorial work, our relationship with our founder and affiliated organizations, our approach to sources and corrections, and the standards we expect from contributors and publishing partners.
Our policies are designed to support fair and informed journalism while preserving appropriate editorial judgment. They are intended to evolve as Shaker Global News grows, enters new areas of coverage, and develops its newsroom practices.
Our Commitment
We seek to publish information that is accurate, clearly attributed, responsibly presented, and useful to the public. We also recognize that journalism involves judgment, developing facts, differing perspectives, and changing circumstances. When appropriate, we update our work, correct material errors, and provide readers with additional context.
These standards apply across Shaker Global News, including original reporting, analysis, opinion, official statements, press releases, connected-source material, visual content, and other forms of publication.
About Shaker Global News
An independent, privately funded nonprofit publication with an international outlook.
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Ownership, Funding & Governance
Transparent about who founded and supports the publication.
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Editorial Independence
Editorial judgment should be guided by facts, relevance, fairness, and public interest.
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Coverage of Founder & Affiliated Organizations
Transparency when SGN reports on people and organizations connected to its founder.
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Editorial Standards & Code of Ethics
A practical standard for responsible, credible, and fair publishing.
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Sources, Verification & Fact-Checking
Reasonable verification, clear attribution, and care with disputed information.
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Corrections, Clarifications & Retractions
We seek to correct material errors openly and proportionately.
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Fairness, Right of Reply & Equal Voice
Open to outside voices while preserving editorial judgment.
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Conflicts of Interest & Anti-Corruption
Protecting editorial judgment from undisclosed personal or financial influence.
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News, Opinion, Press Releases & Sponsored Content
Clear labeling helps readers understand what they are reading.
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AI, Images & Digital Media Standards
Technology may assist publication, but responsibility remains with Shaker Global News.
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Complaints & Editorial Review
A clear path for readers and subjects to raise concerns.
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