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Journalism Integrity

The importance of maintaining high standards in journalism to ensure public trust

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Jan 19, 2026

How have Substack‑originated investigations historically fared when later examined by mainstream newsrooms or law enforcement?

Substack has become a consequential incubator for independent investigations—some pieces have been amplified and adopted by mainstream outlets or used by specialists, while other Substack-originated c...

Jan 13, 2026

What journalistic standards and fact-checking processes have legacy outlets used to verify survivor testimonies originally posted on Substack?

Legacy outlets lean on an “institutional model” — editors, fact‑checkers, and resource‑intensive reporting — to vet claims that originate on platforms like Substack . Critics argue that this model can...