Our Mission

The Boston Accountability Network is dedicated to providing the residents of Boston and beyond with rigorous, accurate, and insightful news reporting. Our mission is to uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity while fostering accountability through unbiased, thorough, and thoughtful journalism.

Commitment to Accuracy and Fairness

• Accuracy: We strive to ensure all information we publish is accurate, complete, and up-to-date at the time of publication. We are committed to correcting any errors promptly and transparently.
• Fairness: Our reporting is impartial, seeking to present all sides of a story to our readers. We do not favor any particular political, ideological, or personal viewpoint.

Transparency

• Sources: We are committed to transparency about our sources, clearly distinguishing between factual reporting, analysis, opinion, and advertising content.
• Corrections: Should any errors or inaccuracies be identified post-publication, we are committed to correcting them promptly and prominently, providing our readers with the correct information.

Independence and Accountability

• Editorial Independence: Our editorial team operates with complete independence. Our journalists and editors make decisions free from external pressures from political, commercial, or other special interests.
• Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable to our readers and the subjects of our reporting. We listen to our audience’s feedback and concerns, addressing them with sincerity and integrity.

Respect for Privacy

We respect the privacy of individuals, balancing the public’s need to know against potential harm or discomfort that our reporting might cause. We exercise particular caution when dealing with vulnerable individuals or those who may be adversely affected by our reporting.

Ethical Journalism

• Conflicts of Interest: Our journalists and editors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest, ensuring our reporting remains free from bias.
• Plagiarism: We strictly prohibit plagiarism and always credit our sources appropriately.
• Integrity: We refuse to engage in practices such as fabricating sources, misrepresenting facts, or manipulating content in a way that could mislead our readers.

Engaging with Our Community

• Feedback: We encourage our readers to share their feedback, insights, and corrections. We believe in fostering a respectful and constructive dialogue.
• Accessibility: We are committed to making our content accessible to as wide an audience as possible, including those with disabilities.

Continuous Improvement

We are dedicated to continuously improving our journalistic practices, staying abreast of the latest in journalistic standards, and adopting new technologies that enhance our reporting and storytelling capabilities.

This page serves as a living document and may be updated to reflect changes in our policies, practices, or in response to feedback from our community. We invite our readers to hold us to these standards and to reach out with any concerns or suggestions for how we can better serve the public interest.