Mistakes Made in December – Analysis by Declan Garvey

At the close of each month, The Dispatch compiles and shares a list of corrections or clarifications that were issued during that time. This practice stems from our commitment to high editorial standards and accountability. While we strive for accuracy, we recognize that mistakes can happen, and when they do, we aim to address them openly and transparently.

The following are the corrections and clarifications made in December. It is important to note that errors are not the fault of any single individual, but as the editor, the responsibility for published content falls on me. If you come across any oversights, please reach out to us at [email protected].

1. On December 1, adjustments were made to an edition of The Morning Dispatch concerning Kalshi’s involvement in an alleged case of “unlawful sports gambling.”

2. On December 2, a revision was made to an article about the Intercollegiate Studies Institute to accurately reflect the year Johnny Burtka was appointed president of the organization.

3. On December 6, an update was issued to correct the bugle call name mentioned in a G-File edition that military personnel often hear during training.

4. On December 8, an alteration was made to The Morning Dispatch to rectify the name of the beauty pageant owned by Raúl Rocha Cantú.

5. On December 10, an article about House Speaker Mike Johnson was amended to fix the misspelling of Zohran Mamdani’s name.

6. On December 11, a revision was made to an article concerning the 2026 midterm elections to specify that Barack Obama served as the 44th president of the United States.

7. On December 16, a correction was applied to a Monday Essay about a writer’s long-lost brother to rectify the spelling of Judith Jarvis Thomson’s name.

8. On December 16, an article discussing the Trump administration’s antitrust policy approach was updated to correct the total value of Netflix’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.

9. On December 19, an article on the Affordable Care Act and abortion policy was revised to clarify Sen. Josh Hawley’s stance on preventing taxpayer-funded abortion.

10. On December 21, The Morning Dispatch edition was modified to conform to The Dispatch’s internal style guide regarding gender medicine.

11. On December 30, The Morning Dispatch was adjusted to clarify that the band Kingfishr hails from Ireland, not Northern Ireland.

These corrections and clarifications reflect our commitment to accuracy and transparency in our reporting. We value the trust of our readers and strive to uphold the highest editorial standards in our work.