How we report
Voxpolis explains political news clearly. Here is exactly how a story gets onto this site.
1. We follow trusted newsrooms
Each country desk follows the politics sections of established news organisations in that country, plus international outlets for global stories. Stories carried by several outlets are treated as more significant, and we bring their reporting together so you get the full picture in one place.
2. We write it in our own words
Our newsroom system, built on AI language models and editorial rules we set, reads the original report and writes a new Voxpolis article. It must keep every name, number and date exactly as reported, attribute claims to the people who made them, and never copy the original wording.
3. We explain what it means
Every story opens with a short summary. After that, the shape follows the news: a political row, a new bill and a court ruling are each told in the way that makes them clearest. Our analysis is always clearly marked, grounded in the reported facts, and gives the strongest argument on the other side. We do not endorse parties or candidates.
4. We ask questions only when they matter
Some stories raise a real public choice, such as a bill, a policy or a proposal. On those, we invite readers to agree or disagree. Routine updates, court procedure, crimes and tragedies do not get a poll.
5. Automatic checks before publishing
- The story must be about politics, government or public policy.
- The source must be readable in full; paywalled or cut-off reports are skipped.
- No run of eight or more words may match the original report outside a quotation.
- Stories that repeat one we already published are skipped.
- Only significant stories are written up: we prefer fewer, better articles.
6. Every story is edited before it is published
Nothing goes on Voxpolis automatically. Each story starts as a private draft. Our editors read it against the original report, check names, numbers and dates, fix anything unclear or unfair, choose the photo, and only then publish it. Drafts that fall short are discarded.
7. We credit and we correct
Every article links to the original report it is based on, and every photo shows its licence and author. If you spot an error, please tell us. We fix confirmed errors and note the change on the article.
Our country desks
Other countries appear when their politics make international news.