At Daily Kansas City News, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of transparency and ethical conduct in all of our affairs. Our Code of Ethics is guided by the following principles:
- We aim to be a neutral platform that brings people from different backgrounds and political perspectives together to discuss and address important issues.
- We strive to present the most accurate and important information available at the time of reporting on an issue.
- We always credit our sources and do not tolerate plagiarism in any form.
- We strive to present balanced, unbiased, and logical opinions on issues.
- We maintain a clear separation between business interests and editorial decision-making, and ensure that business interests do not influence editorial decisions.
- We prioritize accurate reporting over breaking news and will not speculate on information that is not yet confirmed.
- We include diverse voices in our stories to ensure fairness and balance.
- In the event of an error, we will issue a public apology and take steps to correct the mistake.
- We clearly distinguish between editorial content and advertisements/advertorials.
- We remain strong and resilient in the face of pressure from those in power, and will stand with our editorial team in the event of legal disputes or harassment.