Stop the Line applies that principle to journalism about veteran health care. When something puts veterans at risk, it should be named, documented, and fixed. Stories here are built on public records, agency data, and firsthand accounts, and every story links to its sources.
J.C. Roberts
J.C. Roberts is a disabled Army veteran who served as a laboratory technician and later worked for the Veterans Health Administration. She writes as someone who has received VA care and has also worked inside the system.
Standards
- Claims are sourced, and sources are linked whenever possible.
- The VA and other named parties get a chance to respond before publication.
- Corrections are made openly and noted on the story.
- Sources who need protection are protected.
Independence
Stop the Line is independent. It is not affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs or any veterans service organization.