Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · Morning EditionVol. CXLII · No. 38 · $3.50

Founded 1884 · Independent of Party and Power

The Masthead

What this paper believes, in writing, where readers can hold us to it.

Corrections

We correct errors promptly and prominently, in print and online, with a note explaining what changed. The corrections log is public and permanent.

Sources

Anonymity is granted only when sources face genuine risk, and only when the information cannot be obtained another way. Two editors must know every unnamed source.

Independence

The Ledger accepts no political advertising and no funding with editorial conditions. Independent of party and power — the motto is a policy, not a slogan.

The Editors

E. Calloway

Editor-in-Chief

M. Drees

Managing Editor

S. Banner

Investigations Editor

R. Whitfield

Opinion Editor