Transparency Explanations
Plain-language breakdowns of how a story was sourced, verified, and what it leaves unanswered.
Transparency Explanations are plain-language summaries of how a story was produced — what sources were used, what was verified, what couldn’t be confirmed, and what assumptions the coverage makes.
How the story was sourced
Are sources named or anonymous? Are documents available? Did the outlet seek comment from all parties named?
Per-story analysis
What was verified
Which specific claims in the story have documentary support? Which are allegations, assertions, or interpretations?
Claim-by-claim
What the story doesn’t cover
What important context or counterevidence is absent from the coverage? Transparency Explanations surface significant omissions.
Editorial review
Readers shouldn’t need a journalism degree to evaluate the reporting they read. Transparency Explanations translate editorial decision-making into plain language — so every reader can understand what they’re reading, how it was produced, and what questions remain unanswered.