Editorial Policy - Walsall Pride

Walsall Pride – Magazine for Special One
A Voice for Equality. A Platform for Everyone.

1. Our Editorial Mission

At Walsall Pride – Magazine for Special One, our mission is to celebrate diversity, promote inclusion, and amplify LGBTQ+ voices through responsible journalism.
We aim to offer stories that educate, inspire, and empower individuals, while fostering understanding between communities across the UK and beyond.

We believe that representation matters, and our editorial direction reflects the lived experiences of people from all sexual orientations, gender identities, and cultural backgrounds.

2. Editorial Independence

Walsall Pride operates as an independent third-party publication.
We are not affiliated with any government, political party, or corporate organization.
Our editorial team maintains full autonomy in deciding what stories to cover and how they are presented.

All content decisions — from topic selection to publication — are based solely on journalistic merit, social impact, and the values of inclusivity and fairness.

3. Accuracy and Fact-Checking

We strive for accuracy, clarity, and balance in every story we publish.
All factual information is verified from credible and verifiable sources before publication.
If an error is identified, it is corrected promptly and transparently, with a note indicating the correction where appropriate.

Our contributors are required to cross-verify data, quotations, and attributions, especially in stories involving public figures, policy changes, or sensitive community issues.

4. Diversity and Representation

We actively seek to feature voices from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum — including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, non-binary, and asexual individuals.
Our goal is to ensure that under-represented communities are heard and respected.
We avoid stereotypes, bias, or any form of language that could stigmatize individuals or groups.

5. Ethical Standards

Our content adheres to widely accepted principles of journalism ethics, including:

Truthfulness and accuracy
Fairness and impartiality
Respect for privacy
Transparency about sources
Accountability for mistakes

We do not tolerate plagiarism, hate speech, or discriminatory commentary in any form.

6. Opinion and Analysis

Opinion pieces and editorials published on Walsall Pride represent the views of the author — not necessarily those of the publication as a whole.
We clearly label opinion content and maintain an open platform for a range of perspectives that contribute constructively to the discussion on equality and inclusion.

7. Sponsored & Partner Content

Occasionally, Walsall Pride may publish sponsored articles or partnership content.
Such content will always be clearly labeled as “Sponsored,” “Advertorial,” or “In Partnership With”.
Editorial coverage is never influenced by advertisers or sponsors, and all paid collaborations are handled separately from the editorial process.

8. Corrections and Feedback

We value our readers’ trust and encourage feedback. If you notice any factual inaccuracies, unfair representation, or editorial oversight, please contact us at [email protected].
All concerns are reviewed by our editorial team, and if verified, corrections or clarifications are made swiftly.

9. Contributor Policy

All contributors and freelance writers are expected to uphold the same ethical and editorial standards as our core team.
Submissions undergo editorial review for accuracy, tone, inclusivity, and adherence to our publication’s mission.
We do not accept content that promotes intolerance, disinformation, or discrimination of any kind.

10. Content Removal and Updates

We reserve the right to update or remove articles that are found to contain outdated, misleading, or potentially harmful information.
Archived stories remain part of our historical record but may be edited for accuracy or context when appropriate.

11. Contact the Editorial Team

For editorial inquiries, press releases, or collaboration opportunities, please contact:
[email protected]
www.walsallpride.org