Atkinson Principles (guiding philosophy, not literal slogan)
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The Atkinson Principles are a set of progressive journalistic values—emphasizing social justice, civil liberties, and service to the public good—that guide the editorial mission and newsroom culture of the Toronto Star.
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| Atkinson Principles (guiding philosophy, not literal slogan) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Atkinson Principles (guiding philosophy, not literal slogan) Context triple: [Toronto Star, slogan, Atkinson Principles (guiding philosophy, not literal slogan)]
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Principle and Foundation
Principle and Foundation is the opening section of Ignatius of Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises that lays out the fundamental purpose of human life and the proper ordering of all created things in relation to God.
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Aitken’s Law
Aitken’s Law is a phonological rule in Scots and Scottish English that governs when vowels are pronounced long or short depending on their phonetic and morphological environment.
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Latimer House Principles
The Latimer House Principles are a set of guidelines adopted by Commonwealth nations to safeguard good governance through the separation of powers, judicial independence, and accountability of the three branches of government.
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Atkinson
Atkinson is the surname of British comedian and actor Rowan Atkinson, best known for creating and portraying the character Mr. Bean.
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Principles of Accreditation
Principles of Accreditation is the core framework of quality standards and requirements that institutions must meet to achieve and maintain accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Atkinson Principles (guiding philosophy, not literal slogan) Target entity description: The Atkinson Principles are a set of progressive journalistic values—emphasizing social justice, civil liberties, and service to the public good—that guide the editorial mission and newsroom culture of the Toronto Star.
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A.
Principle and Foundation
Principle and Foundation is the opening section of Ignatius of Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises that lays out the fundamental purpose of human life and the proper ordering of all created things in relation to God.
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B.
Aitken’s Law
Aitken’s Law is a phonological rule in Scots and Scottish English that governs when vowels are pronounced long or short depending on their phonetic and morphological environment.
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C.
Latimer House Principles
The Latimer House Principles are a set of guidelines adopted by Commonwealth nations to safeguard good governance through the separation of powers, judicial independence, and accountability of the three branches of government.
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D.
Atkinson
Atkinson is the surname of British comedian and actor Rowan Atkinson, best known for creating and portraying the character Mr. Bean.
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E.
Principles of Accreditation
Principles of Accreditation is the core framework of quality standards and requirements that institutions must meet to achieve and maintain accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
editorial philosophy
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journalistic principles ⓘ newsroom values framework ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
editorial positions at the Toronto Star
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investigative reporting at the Toronto Star ⓘ news coverage at the Toronto Star ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Toronto Star ⓘ |
| contextOf |
Toronto Star’s identity as a progressive newspaper
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Toronto Star’s role as a public watchdog ⓘ Toronto Star’s tradition of social crusading journalism ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
accountability of power
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civil liberties ⓘ defence of the vulnerable ⓘ democratic rights ⓘ progressive values ⓘ service to the public good ⓘ social justice ⓘ |
| guides |
editorial mission of the Toronto Star
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newsroom culture of the Toronto Star ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
advocacy for social justice
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commitment to civil liberties ⓘ commitment to the public good ⓘ progressive orientation ⓘ public-service focus ⓘ rights-based perspective ⓘ |
| hasGoal |
advance the public interest
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give voice to marginalized communities ⓘ hold governments and institutions accountable ⓘ promote fairness and equity ⓘ promote social reform ⓘ protect civil rights ⓘ support an informed democracy ⓘ |
| influences |
advocacy journalism at the Toronto Star
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editorial endorsements by the Toronto Star ⓘ editorial policy of the Toronto Star ⓘ story selection at the Toronto Star ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Joseph E. Atkinson ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Canadian journalism
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media ethics ⓘ progressive politics in Canada ⓘ public-interest journalism ⓘ |
| scope |
coverage of civil rights and freedoms
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coverage of government and corporate accountability ⓘ coverage of social and economic inequality ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Toronto Star editorial board
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linked to:
Toronto Star
Toronto Star editors ⓘ
linked to:
Toronto Star
Toronto Star reporters ⓘ
linked to:
Toronto Star
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