Editorial Standards
These are the principles that guide everything we publish at Sentah the Truth.
Facts before sides.
We do not begin with a political conclusion and work backward. The evidence determines the conclusion.
Primary sources first whenever possible.
Use laws, court opinions, government reports, official data, original research, transcripts, budgets, filings, and direct statements before secondary commentary whenever available.
News, analysis, and opinion must be clearly labeled.
Readers should always know what kind of content they are reading. We do not blur reporting and opinion.
No false balance.
Independence does not mean forcing every issue into a 50/50 conclusion. When the evidence is clear, we say so.
Show the receipts.
Important factual claims should be supported by citations or source links. We want readers to be able to verify what we report.
Context matters.
Do not use technically accurate statistics, quotes, or facts in ways that create a misleading impression. Numbers need denominators. Quotes need context. Timelines need dates.
Corrections must be visible.
Do not silently erase substantive errors. When we get something wrong, we say what changed and when.
Headlines cannot outrun the evidence in the article.
If the article says “may” or “some,” the headline cannot say “does” or “all.”
Critique arguments, actions, institutions, and public conduct without dehumanizing people.
We can be rigorous and direct without being cruel.
Meaningful conflicts of interest must be disclosed.
If we have a stake in the story, we tell you.
Anonymous sourcing should be exceptional and used only when justified.
We default to named, verifiable sources. When anonymity is necessary, we explain why.
AI may assist with research, but humans are responsible.
AI may assist with research organization, drafting, transcription, comparison, and editing, but factual claims must still be verified and the publication remains responsible for everything it publishes.