Transparency

Organ Mountain News is funded primarily through advertising and donations from people and organizations. We value government transparency and believe we should hold ourselves to the same standard. So, in accordance with our financial contributor policy, we disclose information about all advertising and donations.

Financial contributor policy

Organ Mountain News champions government transparency, and we believe that our readers should expect the same level of sunshine from us. That’s why Organ Mountain News discloses the names of donors and advertisers along with the amounts of their contributions and, when possible, their city and state.

Organ Mountain News keeps other information about contributors, such as contact information, confidential. Many people make contributions through PayPal, and Organ Mountain News has no access to credit card or other payment information. Read PayPal’s privacy policy for more information.

Organ Mountain News gives donors and advertisers no control over editorial content. Like anyone else, they may raise concerns about the site’s content, and their concerns will be heard.

Organ Mountain News is published by Organ Mountain News, LLC. Financial contributions are not tax deductible. By donating you agree to be added to our email list, but you’re welcome to opt out by using the link in emails or contacting us.

How we report and why it matters

At Organ Mountain News, we believe the public deserves not just transparent government — but transparent journalism.

That means:

• We don’t use euphemisms like “officer-involved shooting.” We strive to clearly and accurately describe events, particularly those involving state power or harm to the public.
• We refer to individuals as “undocumented immigrants,” avoiding dehumanizing terms like “illegal alien.”
• We verify every quote. If we can’t confirm it, we don’t use it. We never fabricate or paraphrase inside quotation marks.
• When we use AI tools — like transcription cleanup or illustrations — we fact-check every result and maintain full editorial control. AI does not make final decisions — humans do.
• Every story includes:
  • SEO-friendly headlines and subheads
  • Meta descriptions
  • Schema markup so Google and other platforms can find and properly label our stories
• We write for real people, not algorithms. That means:
  • No clickbait
  • No paywalls
  • No fluff
• All quotes are presented in standalone paragraphs and we avoid stacking quotes back to back.
• We take time to include context, particularly in coverage of law enforcement, governance and harm.
• Our stories are formatted for accessibility, clarity and empathy — especially for younger readers, underserved communities and working-class families.

Thank you for your continued support!