How we work
Our editorial policy is built around accuracy, independence, accountability, and clear separation between fact, analysis, opinion, and advertising.
Editorial Mission
The Hard News Daily exists to help readers understand public events with clarity. We focus on stories that affect civic life, institutions, rights, policy, economy, public safety, law, governance, technology, health, science, and global affairs.
Accuracy Standards
We aim to verify material before publication using official records, public documents, direct statements, credible reporting, data, expert context, and transparent sourcing. When a claim is uncertain, contested, or developing, we avoid presenting it as settled fact.
Sourcing
We prefer named sources, primary documents, court or government records, official releases, direct interviews, and clearly attributed reports. Anonymous sourcing, if used, must serve a legitimate public-interest purpose and should not be used casually.
Corrections Policy
When we identify a factual error, we correct it as soon as reasonably possible. Depending on the issue, we may update the article, add clarification, correct a headline, remove an inaccurate statement, or publish a note explaining the correction.
Send correction requests, factual disputes, editorial claims, copyright concerns, and right of reply requests to thehardnewsdaily@gmail.com.
Separation Of News And Opinion
News reporting should be grounded in verified facts. Analysis and opinion may interpret events, but should not distort facts. Sponsored content and advertising must be clearly separated from editorial coverage.
Conflicts Of Interest
Editors, writers, and contributors should avoid conflicts that could compromise editorial independence. Where a relevant conflict exists, it should be disclosed or the contributor should not handle that coverage.
Use Of AI And Automation
Technology may assist with research organization, transcription, formatting, headline testing, or workflow support, but editorial judgment, factual review, and final publication responsibility remain human-led. We do not knowingly publish fabricated quotes, invented sources, or AI-generated falsehoods.
Fairness And Right Of Reply
When serious allegations are reported, we aim to seek relevant responses where practical and appropriate. People or organizations named in coverage may send a reply or correction request to the editorial email listed above.
Contact Details
- Editorial, corrections, claims and right of reply: thehardnewsdaily@gmail.com
- General enquiries, business, advertising and privacy: info@thehardnewsdaily.com
- Mailing location: Chicago Loop, Chicago, Illinois 60601, USA
The Hard News Daily operates as a digital-first, remote editorial desk. Please contact us by email before sending any physical correspondence.