Editorial Standards & Code of Ethics

Shaker Global News seeks to publish information that is accurate in substance and presented with appropriate context. Journalists, editors, contributors, and publishing systems should take reasonable steps to verify material facts before publication.

Headlines, images, captions, excerpts, and social-media presentations should not intentionally create a materially different impression from the underlying story.

Fairness does not always require equal space for every viewpoint. It does require a reasonable effort to avoid knowingly misleading readers, to distinguish fact from allegation or opinion, and to include material context when omission would substantially distort a story.

Information derived from other publications, organizations, documents, interviews, or connected sources should be attributed where appropriate. Shaker Global News does not endorse plagiarism or the presentation of another party's original work as its own.

When SGN adds independent context, analysis, reporting, or editorial treatment to source material, the relationship to the original source should remain clear where relevant.

Coverage should be conducted with appropriate regard for human dignity, privacy, safety, and the potential consequences of publication. Particular care may be appropriate when reporting on children, vulnerable individuals, victims, private persons, or sensitive personal circumstances.