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Editorial Independence Policy
1. Editorial Authority
Medford Alert News maintains full and independent authority over all editorial content. Decisions regarding story selection, reporting, and publication are made solely by our newsroom staff in alignment with our mission to provide accurate, agenda-free, and community-focused journalism. Neither the Board of Directors, donors, sponsors, nor business partners may direct or influence our editorial coverage.
2. Separation of News and Revenue
We uphold a strict firewall between sources of revenue and the newsroom. Editorial decisions are never influenced by funding considerations.
3. Acceptance of Financial Support
Medford Alert News accepts financial contributions from individuals, foundations, sponsors, and businesses to support our nonprofit mission. These funds may range from small individual donations to large foundation grants or sponsorships.
All financial support is treated as unrestricted general support unless explicitly designated for community programs approved in advance by Medford Alert News leadership. Contributions, regardless of size or source, do not grant any right to influence editorial decisions, story selection, or the framing of coverage.
4. No Endorsements
Acceptance of financial support does not constitute an endorsement—explicit or implied—of any donor’s, sponsor’s, or partner’s products, services, political activities, or viewpoints. Coverage decisions are made independently of donor relationships or financial considerations.
5. Transparency and Accountability
To ensure public trust, Medford Alert News commits to transparency regarding its funding sources. Major individual donations of over $5000, large grants of over $5000, or significant sponsorships over $5000 may be publicly disclosed in annual reports or on our website. We are accountable first and foremost to our readers and community, not to financial contributors.
6. Commitment to the Public Interest
By safeguarding our editorial independence, Medford Alert News ensures that our journalism remains free from outside influence and rooted in the public interest. Our responsibility is to the people of Medford, the Rogue Valley, Southern Oregon, Northern California, and Oregon as a whole.
