Apply the same standards
The EEJE compares news coverage. We place the headlines, body text, quotations and numbers in reports about the same event side by side. We do not assign outlets or journalists political-camp labels, scores or rankings. Applying the same standards does not mean forcing unequal evidence to carry equal weight.
Keep facts and arguments distinct
We distinguish an article’s actual wording, facts checked against original material, AI interpretations and The EEJE’s editorial opinions. We identify who said what and when. We distinguish official announcements from implementation, and administrative sanctions from final court judgements.
Make the argument clear and keep the evidence close
We lead with the central finding, then explain its evidence and what it changes for readers. We identify substantiated errors and distortions specifically. We do not erase limitations to make a stronger phrase, or present unproved intentions and motives as facts.
Examine power and the distribution of costs
We ask who makes decisions and controls disclosure, who bears the costs and who can challenge them. We examine history, institutions, interests and when information became available. Differences in outcomes alone do not establish collusion or concealed intent.
Keep counterevidence and uncertainty visible
We examine evidence that does not fit our interpretation and consider other plausible explanations. A headline-only reading cannot establish an omission from the body. We disclose unavailable material, access limits and research times. Failure to obtain a source is not evidence that it does not exist. Several reports citing the same original material do not become several independent pieces of evidence.
Choose depth over speed and findings over volume
We compare coverage and evidence on a subject in depth rather than skim many events. We allow time to check follow-up reporting and rebuttals. Readers should be able to start with a summary and proceed to the comparison and its full supporting evidence.
Respect rights in reporting and photography
We do not republish other articles in full. We use headlines, necessary short quotations and links to originals. We do not retrieve material blocked by our collection tools through copies or alternative routes. Images carry source, creator and licence information. File photographs must not masquerade as images of the reported event. AI-generated images must be identified. We do not use AI-generated faces of real people or images recreating actual events.
Use AI without outsourcing responsibility
AI assists with research, comparison, writing and editing. Publisher Wonjae Lee is responsible for final review and publication. AI self-checks, independent review and publisher review are distinct procedures. When an error is confirmed, we state what changed and when, while preserving earlier editions and the supporting record.