We will not blur the line between advertising and editorial content.
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We will be free of improper obligations to news sources, newsmakers and advertisers.We will avoid potential conflicts of interest and eliminate inappropriate influence on content.This principle does not apply to those who are paid to write and share opinion. Individual viewpoints that might cause readers to question our impartiality in news coverage should remain private.We will not support political campaigns or causes through the display of bumper stickers, signs, pins, public/private donations, participation in demonstrations, petitions or in social media posts.We will maintain an impartial, arm’s-length relationship with anyone seeking to influence the news.We will remain free of outside interests, investments or business relationships that may compromise the credibility of our news reporting.We will use confidential sources as the sole basis for published information only as a last resort and under specific procedures that best serve the public’s right to know.We will give particular attention to fairness in relations with people unaccustomed to dealing with the news media.We will explain to audiences our journalistic processes to promote transparency and engagement.We also will share attempts to reach sources who add value to the story. When news develops and we can’t include important perspectives immediately, we will share updates, including additional sources, when possible. We will strive to include all sides relevant to a story.We will treat people with respect and compassion.We will consider providing free access to some news coverage during public safety emergencies and as a public service when appropriate, such as elections.We seek to offer viewpoints that represent various views on a particular topic. When sharing editorials and other opinion articles, we will encourage and promote views that foster understanding, insight and civil discourse.We will seek to promote understanding of complex issues.We will provide editorial and community leadership.We will reflect and encourage understanding of the diverse segments of our community.We will provide public forums for diverse people and views.We will seek solutions as well as expose problems and wrongdoing in order to effect change for the good in the communities we serve.We will be vigilant watchdogs of government and institutions that affect the public, fighting to ensure that the public’s business is conducted in public.We will uphold First Amendment principles to serve the democratic process.When considering news content created outside of the Network, we will factor the credibility of the source and weigh the value and accuracy of information provided.We will treat information from unofficial sources, which may include social media, with skepticism and will seek to corroborate information.We will hold factual information in editorials and other opinion pieces to the same standards of accuracy as news stories.We will seek to gain understanding of the communities, individuals and issues we cover to provide an informed account of activities.We will be honest in the way we gather, report and present news - with relevancy, persistence, context, thoroughness, balance, and fairness in mind.Seeking and reporting the truth in a truthful way These principles are designed to guide journalists working with any news platform, including newspapers, websites, mobile devices, video, social media channels and live story events. USA TODAY Network’s Principles of Ethical Conduct for Newsrooms includes concepts and language developed by the Radio and Television Digital News Association, other Gannett documents and a group of Gannett executives and journalists. USA TODAY NETWORK Principles of Ethical Conduct For Newsrooms
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