At The Reveille Times, we are already committed to fostering diverse voices and perspectives by providing an open platform for articles and op-ed pieces. To further strengthen our commitment to impartiality, we will be enhancing our editorial review process with a written guideline to ensure the highest standards of fairness and accuracy in our reporting.

1. Mission

At The Reveille Times we aim to deliver high-quality articles with all the perspectives included. This document outlines our ethical standards and best practices for maintaining credibility and trust with our audience.

2. Accuracy and Fairness

• • All information published must be verified through credible sources.

• • We will strive for fairness by presenting multiple perspectives on any given issue.

• • Errors must be promptly acknowledged and corrected with transparency by replying to the said article in the #news.

• • Sensationalism and misleading headlines are strictly prohibited.

3. Independence and Objectivity

• • Journalists must maintain independence from political, commercial, or personal interests while writing their articles.

• • Any potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed.

• • Editorial decisions must not be influenced by advertisers, sponsors, political interests or external entities.

4. Sources and Confidentiality

• • Anonymous sources should be used only when necessary and after thorough verification.

• • Plagiarism is strictly prohibited; all information must be properly credited.

5. Ethical Reporting and Sensitivity

• • Reporting on sensitive topics such as attacks should be handled with empathy and responsibility.

• • We will avoid publishing material that incites violence, discrimination, or hate speech.

6. Editorial Integrity and Accountability

• • Opinion pieces must be clearly distinguished from news reporting.

• • Sponsored content and advertisements must be transparently labeled.

• • Journalists and editors are responsible for ensuring compliance with these guidelines.

• • Complaints and concerns regarding editorial content will be reviewed and addressed in a timely manner.

7. Social Media and Digital Ethics

• • Fact-checking is required before sharing news stories online.

8. Diversity and Inclusion

• • The Reveille Times is committed to diverse representation in news coverage and staffing.

• • Stories should reflect a wide range of voices and perspectives.

• • Discriminatory or prejudiced language will not be tolerated in any form.

9. Public Interest and Accountability

• • Journalism must serve the public interest by exposing wrongdoing and holding power accountable within DemocracyCraft.

• • Investigative reporting must adhere to legal and ethical standards.

• • Feedback from readers is encouraged, and we will engage with the audience to improve our reporting.

10. Disclosure of Affiliations and Occupations

• • Authors must disclose if they hold a leadership position within a political party in their biography byline.

• • Authors must also disclose their other occupations as well, to ensure transparency and prevent conflicts of interest.

• • Any affiliations that could impact the objectivity of reporting should be clearly stated in relevant articles.

11. Enforcement and Revisions

• • Violations of these guidelines will be addressed with appropriate actions, including retractions or disciplinary measures.

• • These guidelines will be reviewed periodically to ensure they remain relevant and up to date.

The Reveille Times stands to uphold its mission to inform, educate, and empower the public through responsible journalism.