Fact-Checking Policy

Writers should prefer primary material such as official records, direct statements, filings, research papers, and first-hand evidence. Secondary reporting can provide context but should not be presented as direct confirmation.

Anonymous, social, or user-generated claims require additional caution and attribution.

Material names, dates, numbers, quotations, links, and causal claims should be checked against available evidence. Headlines and excerpts should accurately reflect the article body.

The CMS review state supports editorial review, but it does not guarantee that every claim has been independently verified.

Developing, disputed, estimated, or unconfirmed information should be described with appropriate context. Analysis and opinion must remain visibly distinct from reported fact.

We avoid presenting predictions, allegations, or promotional claims as established facts.

Credible new evidence may lead to an update, clarification, or correction under the Corrections Policy. Source links displayed on articles help readers inspect referenced public material.