About Us
Cedar Compass / Editorial standards
Cedar Compass is an English-language publication of independent, source-led explainers. We cover public evidence that helps readers understand how institutions describe an issue, what their material can show and the questions that still need local reporting or further research.
What we publish
Our articles focus on reports, datasets, public briefings and other materials released by the institutions closest to a subject. Every story identifies a primary source and links readers to it. We write to make a source easier to navigate without presenting a single report as the final word on a complex issue.
Coverage is organised across Technology, Business, Science, Culture and World. Topics are selected for their public interest and for the quality of the source material available, rather than for novelty alone.
How we work
We distinguish carefully between what a source records, the context that helps readers interpret it and the conclusions it does not establish. We preserve important boundaries: a global estimate does not automatically describe every place, and an institutional report does not replace first-hand reporting from affected communities.
Articles may be prepared with AI assistance and are reviewed as editorial summaries. Cedar Compass does not present them as original field reporting. Where a source date is stated on the linked page, we show it. Where it is not stated, we say so rather than inventing one.
Editorial independence
Advertising, commercial relationships and editorial decisions are kept separate. A source is chosen because it is relevant to the article, not because a publisher, organisation or advertiser has requested coverage. Links to third-party sites are provided for reader reference and do not amount to an endorsement of every page on those sites.
Corrections and updates
Accuracy matters more than leaving a published page untouched. If we identify a material error, broken source link or unclear attribution, we will correct the article and add an explanatory note when it helps readers understand the change. We also welcome specific correction requests from readers and source organisations.