Corrections Policy
Accuracy is fundamental to Policy Now's journalism. While we take great care to verify information before publication, errors can occur. When they do, we correct them promptly, transparently, and in a manner that is clear to our readers.
How We Handle Errors
Different types of errors require different responses:
✎ Minor Errors
Spelling mistakes, grammatical errors, formatting issues, or typographical errors that do not affect the meaning of an article may be corrected without a formal correction note.
ⓘ Factual Errors
Errors involving names, dates, figures, quotations, or other factual information are corrected as soon as they are identified. Significant factual corrections are accompanied by a clearly labeled editor's note explaining the nature of the correction.
↻ Developing Stories
News articles covering ongoing events may be updated as new information becomes available and is verified. Material updates are time-stamped to indicate when changes were made.
Where Corrections Appear
Corrections are published directly within the affected article. We do not remove or conceal corrections by relocating them to separate pages.
Depending on the circumstances, Policy Now may publish a correction, clarification, update, or editor's note to ensure readers understand the nature of the change.
What to Include in a Correction Request
To help us review a correction request efficiently, please provide the article headline or URL, the specific statement, passage, or claim you believe is inaccurate, the factual basis for your concern, and any supporting evidence or documentation relevant to the issue.
Reader Submissions
Readers play an important role in maintaining the accuracy of our reporting. If you believe an article contains an error, please contact us with the article headline, URL, and a brief explanation of the issue.
Our editorial team reviews all correction requests promptly and carefully.
✉ corrections@policynow.orgOur Commitment to Transparency
- We do not correct significant errors without acknowledging the change.
- Substantive corrections and updates are disclosed clearly to readers.
- All correction requests are reviewed fairly, respectfully, and in good faith.
- Corrections and updates are intended to improve accuracy and clarity, not to substantially alter the original meaning of published content.
Why This Matters
Trust is built through accountability. By acknowledging errors openly and correcting them transparently, we aim to provide journalism that readers can rely on and confidence in the integrity of our reporting.