Observer is dedicated to truth, fairness and transparency. We are impartial and aim to present readers with the complete truth. We hold all staff writers, editors and interns to the standards outlined below, as well as any outside contributors who work with us. These standards apply to all of our content, wherever and however it may appear. 

We uphold our editorial integrity by avoiding or disclosing any potential conflicts of interest and by ensuring that all sponsored stories, reviews and opinion pieces are clearly marked as such. Any known errors are amended and marked with a correction. Plagiarism is not tolerated.

Founded in 1987 as The New York Observer, we believe in an informed public that is empowered to hold the powerful to account. Accordingly, we hold ourselves to the core principles of accuracy, fairness, honesty and independence as journalists.  We know that our mission is not achievable without a diversity of voices, and so we seek to include those who have historically been excluded.