Publishing Principles
Redress South Bend LLC was formed in February of 2024, as an Indiana Domestic Limited Liability Company. The publication operates as an independent investigative journalism outlet based in South Bend, Indiana, serving South Bend and St. Joseph County.
Our reporting focuses on local government, public institutions, public records, and matters of civic accountability. We publish investigative reporting, government meeting coverage, public records analysis, interviews, and opinion content.
Story selection is guided by public interest, documentary evidence, relevance to local residents, and the availability of verifiable sourcing.
News and investigative reporting are fact-based and grounded in primary documentation whenever possible. Opinion content is clearly labeled and reflects the views of the author.
Our objective is to provide accurate, transparent, and rigorous reporting that strengthens informed civic participation.
Ownership and Funding
Redress South Bend operates as Redress South Bend LLC, an Indiana limited liability company.
The publication is not affiliated with any political party, government agency, or corporate media organization.
Revenue may include advertising, sponsorships, memberships, and reader support. Acceptance of advertising or sponsorship does not grant influence over editorial decisions or coverage.
Editorial control remains solely with the publication’s editorial leadership.
Editorial Leadership and Review
Editorial leadership is overseen by Logan Foster, Founder and Editor-in-Chief.
All investigative and news articles are subject to editorial review prior to publication.
The Editorial Review Board provides oversight to ensure that reporting meets standards for accuracy, fairness, sourcing, and ethical compliance.
Review Board Members:
Logan Foster (Chair)
Sarah Fishburn
Brian S. Collier
Ethics Policy
Redress South Bend is committed to accuracy, fairness, and transparency.
We adhere to the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics and the standards of the Online News Association.
Factual claims are verified using primary sources whenever available, including public records, court filings, official documents, and direct interviews.
We do not accept payment in exchange for favorable coverage, suppression of reporting, or editorial influence. Conflicts of interest are avoided to the extent reasonably practicable.
Opinion content is clearly distinguished from news reporting.
Corrections Policy
Redress South Bend is committed to correcting factual errors promptly.
If a substantive error is identified, it will be corrected as soon as reasonably possible. Corrections may include updates, clarifications, or formal correction notices, depending on the nature of the error.
Requests for correction may be submitted to:
Feedback Policy
Redress South Bend welcomes reader feedback, corrections, and news tips.
Readers may contact the publication at:
All correspondence is reviewed. Submission of feedback does not guarantee publication, response, or action.
Diversity and Inclusion
Redress South Bend seeks to report fairly and accurately on issues affecting the diverse communities of South Bend and St. Joseph County.
We aim to include a range of perspectives in our reporting and to cover matters that impact different segments of the community.
Staffing Disclosure
Redress South Bend operates as a small independent newsroom.
Information regarding editorial leadership and review board members is available on the Masthead page.
