Policy Overview:

The Maricopa Moderator is committed to delivering comprehensive, unbiased, and factually accurate news, especially in the realms of local and political reporting. Our team, rooted in strong journalism ethics, aims to earn and maintain readers' trust by presenting news without hidden agendas.

Accuracy and Corrections:

• Strive to avoid publishing inaccurate, misleading, or distorted information, particularly in political reporting.
• Correct significant inaccuracies promptly and, if required, issue an apology to maintain transparency and trust.

Opinion and Reportage:

• Feature diverse opinions across the political spectrum without inciting hate or violence.
• Clearly distinguish opinions from factual reportage to ensure readers are not misled.

Privacy and Consent:

• Do not photograph individuals in private places without their consent.
• Avoid coercion, harassment, or threats during reporting, especially in politically sensitive situations.

Sensitive Reporting:

• Avoid excessive detail in suicide cases and other sensitive topics.
• Do not interview or photograph children under 16 on welfare issues without parental consent.
• Do not identify under-16s involved in sex offense cases to protect their privacy.

Ethical Standards:

• Avoid prejudicial references to a person's race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any physical or mental illness or disability.
• Protect the identity of sources, particularly whistleblowers and those providing sensitive political information.
• Grant anonymity to sources only when the information provided is vital to the public interest.

Content Sourcing:

• Always credit original content creators when curating stories from platforms like TikTok, Reddit, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
• Verify the authenticity and context of user-generated content before publishing, especially for politically charged content.
• Obtain permission from content creators when necessary and adhere to the terms of service and content usage policies of the platforms.
• Avoid using content that could infringe on privacy or intellectual property rights.
• Do not exaggerate or misrepresent content sourced from social media platforms to generate clicks or political bias.

Corrections and Clarifications

The Maricopa Moderator is dedicated to maintaining accuracy and transparency. If any errors are found in our published articles, we will address them promptly through the following steps:"

Identifying Errors:

Readers can report potential errors via editor@themaricopamod.com.

Our editorial team reviews reports and identifies significant inaccuracies.

Correcting Errors:

Corrections are made directly in the original article with an “UPDATE” note explaining the change.

If necessary, a new article will be published to address the correction.

Issuing Clarifications:

Clarifications are provided for articles that may have been misunderstood or require additional context.

These are added to the original article or published as separate notes.

Transparency:

We strive for transparency by clearly noting all corrections and clarifications in our articles.

By following these guidelines, The Maricopa Moderator ensures the highest standards of accuracy and trustworthiness in our reporting.