Editorial Policy

FTD, short for Free Thought Daily, is committed to editorial independence, transparency, accuracy, and responsible journalism. Our goal is to publish content that informs readers, encourages critical thinking, and supports open discussion while maintaining clear editorial standards.

We aim to provide news, commentary, and opinion-led content that is fair, accessible, and respectful of the public interest. Our editorial approach is guided by accuracy, accountability, and a commitment to independent thought.

Our Editorial Principles

FTD follows the following editorial principles:

• Accuracy and fairness
  We aim to publish information that is factually accurate, fairly presented, and supported by reliable sources where appropriate.
• Editorial independence
  Our editorial decisions are made independently. We aim to avoid undue influence from political, commercial, or personal interests.
• Clear distinction between news and opinion
  We separate factual reporting from opinion, commentary, and analysis so readers can clearly understand the nature of the content they are reading.
• Responsible commentary
  We support open debate and diverse perspectives, but we expect published content to remain respectful, lawful, and responsible.
• Corrections and updates
  If an error is identified, we aim to review it promptly and make corrections or updates where necessary.
• Respectful and lawful publishing standards
  We aim to avoid content that is defamatory, misleading, discriminatory, or harmful, and we respect applicable publishing laws and ethical standards.

Opinion Content

Opinion articles published on FTD represent the views of their respective authors. These views do not necessarily reflect the position of FTD as a platform, its editors, or contributors.

FTD may publish a range of perspectives to encourage discussion, debate, and independent thinking. However, opinion content should still meet our standards for fairness, legality, and responsible expression.

Use of AI-Assisted Tools

FTD may use AI-assisted tools for tasks such as research support, drafting, translation, editing, formatting, idea development, and content organisation.

However, AI tools do not replace editorial judgement. All published content is reviewed before publication to help ensure accuracy, clarity, relevance, and compliance with our editorial standards.

Our Commitment

FTD is committed to building trust with readers by publishing content that is informative, transparent, and responsibly produced. We believe journalism and commentary should not only report events, but also help readers think critically about the world around them.