Editorial Independence
Shaker Global News Governance & Standards
Why this page exists
Editorial judgment should be guided by facts, relevance, fairness, and public interest.
Principle
Shaker Global News seeks to exercise editorial judgment independently of improper commercial, political, personal, or outside pressure. Editorial decisions may take into account newsworthiness, evidence, public interest, relevance to our coverage areas, available resources, legal considerations, and the needs of our audience.
Editorial independence does not mean the publication has no founder, values, institutional relationships, or areas of focus. It means those relationships should be handled transparently and should not excuse fabrication, knowingly false information, concealed paid influence, or misleading presentation.
Founder and Affiliated Interests
The founder may express views, issue statements, propose coverage, or participate in the strategic development of Shaker Global News. Where material is founder commentary, opinion, or an official statement, it should be identified appropriately.
Coverage concerning the founder or affiliated organizations should, where relevant, disclose the relationship and remain subject to the publication's standards for factual accuracy, sourcing, updates, and corrections.
Outside Influence
Shaker Global News does not intend to provide favorable news coverage in exchange for payments, gifts, political support, personal favors, or other undisclosed benefits. Advertising or sponsorship, if introduced, should be distinguishable from editorial content.