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Palm Springs Propagande

Ethics, Editorial Standards & Corrections Policy

Effective Date: July 2026

At Palm Springs Propagande, our mission is to inform, engage, and celebrate the communities of Palm Springs and the greater Coachella Valley through accurate, fair, and responsible journalism. We are committed to earning and maintaining the trust of our readers by adhering to high ethical standards in every story we publish.

Our Editorial Principles

Accuracy First

We strive to ensure that all published information is accurate, complete, and verified before publication.

Whenever possible, we:

  • Verify facts through multiple reliable sources.

  • Confirm names, titles, dates, and locations.

  • Seek comment from individuals or organizations who are the subject of critical reporting.

  • Clearly distinguish between verified facts, analysis, and opinion.

If new information becomes available after publication, we update our reporting accordingly.

Independence

Our editorial decisions are made independently.

Advertising, sponsorships, partnerships, or personal relationships do not influence our news coverage or editorial opinions.

Sponsored content, paid partnerships, and advertisements will always be clearly identified.

Fairness

We strive to present stories fairly and with appropriate context.

When reporting on controversial matters, we make reasonable efforts to include relevant perspectives from affected individuals or organizations.

We avoid sensationalism and strive to represent people accurately and respectfully.

Transparency

If we make a mistake, we acknowledge it openly.

We believe transparency strengthens public trust.

When significant corrections or updates are made, we will indicate that the article has been corrected or updated.

Community Responsibility

As a publication serving Palm Springs and the greater Coachella Valley, we recognize our responsibility to report in ways that strengthen informed civic engagement.

We seek to:

  • Highlight diverse voices.

  • Cover issues affecting all communities within the Coachella Valley.

  • Treat individuals with dignity and respect.

  • Avoid unnecessary harm while serving the public interest.

Artificial Intelligence

Palm Springs Propagande may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with tasks such as research organization, transcription, grammar editing, headline suggestions, and formatting.

However:

  • Human editors review all published content.

  • AI-generated material is fact-checked before publication.

  • AI is never relied upon as the sole source of factual reporting.

  • Images created using AI will be clearly disclosed when applicable.

Editorial responsibility always remains with Palm Springs Propagande.

Corrections Policy

Accuracy is essential to our credibility.

If we discover an error—or if one is brought to our attention—we will investigate promptly.

Minor Corrections

Minor corrections may include:

  • Typographical errors

  • Grammar mistakes

  • Formatting issues

  • Incorrect capitalization

  • Minor factual clarifications that do not change the substance of a story

These corrections may be made without a formal editor's note.

Significant Corrections

Errors involving factual information, quotations, names, dates, statistics, or context that could affect a reader's understanding will be corrected promptly.

When appropriate, a correction note will be added to the article explaining:

  • What was corrected

  • When the correction was made

Retractions

In rare situations where an article contains substantial inaccuracies that cannot reasonably be corrected, Palm Springs Propagande may retract the article.

Retractions will remain publicly visible whenever practical and will include an explanation of why the content was removed or withdrawn.

Reader Correction Requests

We welcome feedback from readers.

If you believe an article contains an error, please provide:

  • The article title or URL

  • A description of the suspected error

  • Supporting documentation or reliable sources, if available

We review every correction request carefully and respond as appropriate.

Anonymous Sources

Palm Springs Propagande generally identifies sources whenever possible.

Anonymous sources may be used only when:

  • The information is important to the public.

  • The source faces legitimate risk of retaliation.

  • The information has been independently verified whenever possible.

Editors will know the identity of anonymous sources.

Opinion Content

Opinion columns, editorials, and guest commentaries represent the views of their authors.

They are clearly labeled and are separate from news reporting.

Opinion pieces are expected to meet standards of factual accuracy, even though they express viewpoints.

User-Generated Content

Comments and community submissions help foster public discussion.

Palm Springs Propagande reserves the right to remove content that:

  • Contains hate speech

  • Includes threats or harassment

  • Promotes violence

  • Contains libelous statements

  • Includes spam or commercial solicitation

  • Violates applicable laws

Constructive disagreement is encouraged.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe journalism should reflect the communities it serves.

We strive to:

  • Include voices from across the Coachella Valley.

  • Report respectfully on all communities.

  • Avoid stereotypes and discriminatory language.

  • Use inclusive, accurate, and respectful terminology.

Conflicts of Interest

Our journalists and contributors avoid conflicts of interest that could compromise—or appear to compromise—their reporting.

Staff and contributors:

  • Do not accept gifts or favors intended to influence coverage.

  • Disclose potential conflicts to editors.

  • Recuse themselves from stories where impartiality may reasonably be questioned.

Editorial Accountability

Palm Springs Propagande is committed to continuous improvement.

We welcome constructive feedback from readers and believe accountability is essential to trustworthy journalism.

Questions, corrections, or ethical concerns may be directed to our editorial team through our published contact information.

Our Commitment

Palm Springs Propagande exists to serve the people of Palm Springs and the greater Coachella Valley with journalism that is accurate, independent, transparent, and accountable. We recognize that trust is earned through consistent ethical conduct, openness about our processes, and a willingness to correct mistakes when they occur.

By following these standards, we aim to provide reporting that informs our community, encourages thoughtful civic dialogue, and reflects the diverse perspectives that make the Coachella Valley unique.

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