Editorial standards
Show the work. Make the consequences clear. Earn the reader's trust.
Evidence readers can examine
Use relevant primary documents and trustworthy reporting. Link supporting sources at the claims they support. Explain consequential limits in the available evidence and distinguish a proposal from a final decision.
Clear editorial labels
Identify news, explanation, analysis, opinion and paid content clearly. Headlines should represent the substance of the reporting accurately. Compelling presentation must remain grounded in the evidence.
Corrections and updates
Correct material errors with an explanatory note on the affected article. Distinguish corrections from ordinary updates. Request a correction.
Conflicts and commercial relationships
Disclose relevant relationships and conflicts. Identify sponsored articles and paid placements visibly. An advertising purchase does not guarantee independent editorial coverage.
Accountability
The publication is owned and operated by founder Mohammed Bouzeid. About Forespeech explains the publication’s purpose and funding model. Readers can send private feedback.