News pages report; editorial pages argue. An editorial is an opinion article that expresses the institutional view of a publication on a public issue, published without a personal byline and distinct from news reporting.

Editorials are typically written by the editorial board or a designated editorial writer after internal discussion. They endorse candidates, assess policies, and urge action. Factual accuracy remains required even though the purpose is persuasion rather than neutral description.

Clear separation between news and editorial functions protects the credibility of both. Readers who disagree with an editorial should still be able to trust the news columns. Many organizations publish opposing letters and op-eds to broaden the range of views on the same pages.

• Institutional opinion piece of a publication
• Unsigned and separate from news content
• Aims to persuade on public issues
• Still held to factual accuracy standards