Journalistic Principles

Last revised — August 21, 2026

SOAPSzone combines independent journalism with advocacy. We are not neutral about unfairness, avoidable harm, broken systems, or the need for accountability. We are, however, committed to being fair and accurate about the facts.

Accuracy First

We make a serious effort to verify factual claims before publication. When we do not know something, we say so. We distinguish what is documented, what is reported by a source, what is analysis, and what is opinion or advocacy.

Fairness Without False Neutrality

Fairness does not require pretending that every position is equally supported by evidence. It does require representing relevant facts honestly, giving important competing explanations appropriate consideration, and avoiding distortions that make a case look stronger than it is.

Right of Response

When a story contains significant criticism or allegations about a company, organization, public body, or identifiable person, we make a reasonable effort to seek their response before publication when circumstances allow.

Evidence Readers Can Inspect

Whenever practical and lawful, we publish or link to supporting documents, correspondence, screenshots, policies, source material, and other evidence that allows readers to examine the basis of our reporting.

Corrections and Transparency

When we make a meaningful factual error, we correct it. Significant corrections should be visible rather than quietly buried. When a story changes materially after publication, readers should be able to understand what changed and why.

Independence

Editorial conclusions are not for sale. Advertising, sponsorships, affiliate relationships, donations, or commercial relationships must not determine the findings of our reporting.

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