Source Transparency Policy
Source Inclusion
CSG includes sources across the political spectrum including mainstream, independent, international, and state-affiliated media. State-controlled sources are clearly labeled. Inclusion of any source does not constitute CSG endorsement of that source.
Content Usage
We never reproduce full articles. We always link to originals. We label paywalled content.
State-Controlled Media
State-controlled media sources are clearly identified with a visible label indicating that the content reflects official government positions. This labeling ensures readers understand the nature of the source when evaluating coverage.
Editorial Independence
CSG's editorial decisions are made independently of advertisers, political organizations, media outlets we cover, and any external entity. No source can pay for inclusion, exclusion, or favorable treatment in our comparisons.
Corrections Policy
When we identify errors in our comparisons — whether in source summaries, classifications, or analysis — we publish corrections prominently and note the date and nature of the correction. We encourage readers to report potential errors to [email protected].
Leaning Classifications
Our editorial leaning classifications (e.g., Center-Left, Center-Right, Libertarian) are based on analysis of editorial patterns over time, not individual stories. These classifications are displayed with identical styling regardless of position — we do not use color-coding that could imply value judgments about editorial orientations.