Held to account.
This practice follows the SPJ Code of Ethics. Its four principles, and what each means here.
Seek truth and report it
Claims verified before publication, sources identified where it is safe to do so, and historical material carrying a citation the reader can follow.
Minimize harm
Reporting on language and human rights means working with people who may be at risk from being named. Subjects are told how their words will be used before they speak.