Editorial standards
How we choose, source and correct the stories on The Bootline.
Sourcing
- We credit the original reporting. Our stories summarize and explain news first reported elsewhere. Every story lists and links its sources at the end, and we name the outlet in the text when a detail comes from one specific report.
- We don't copy. Stories are written in our own words. We don't republish other outlets' articles, photos or graphics. Cover images on The Bootline are our own abstract artwork, not news photos.
- We attribute claims. When something is an allegation, a company's own claim or a single outlet's finding, we say whose claim it is. When a company disputes a report, we include its response if one is available.
- We stick to what's reported. We don't invent quotes or details. If something is unclear or unconfirmed, we say so instead of guessing.
Corrections
We make mistakes, and we fix them. If you spot an error, tell us. When we correct a fact in a story, we update the story and add a note at the end saying what changed and when. Small fixes like typos are corrected without a note.
Updates
News moves. When a story develops after we publish, we may update it and show an "Updated" time under the headline.
The Wire
The Wire is an automated feed of headlines from other publishers. We choose which newsrooms it includes and filter out shopping deals and puzzle answers, but we don't edit or endorse individual headlines. Each one links to its publisher, who is responsible for its content.
Independence
Our story choices are our own. If The Bootline ever runs advertising or sponsored content, it will be clearly labeled and kept separate from our stories.