Independent Media Sources
In an era of misinformation, independent journalism is vital. Trustworthy media outlets that provide fact-based reporting and challenge extremist ideologies are critical to combat the spread of fake news.
Here is a listing of reputable independent media sources:
Associated Press - An independent, not-for-profit news cooperative with teams in over 100 countries. Tells the world’s stories, from breaking news to investigative reporting.
Center for Public Integrity - The Center for Public Integrity is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom investigating democracy, power and privilege.
Common Dreams - A non-profit independent newscenter reliant on readers donations - no advertising, corporate underwriting or government funding.
ConsotriumNews - Since 1995, as the first investigative news magazine based on the Internet, Consortiumnews.com has managed to produce groundbreaking journalism on many of the most significant issues of the day, including national security, foreign policy, politics and the environment.
The Daily Beast - Independent. Irreverent. Intelligent. The Daily Beast delivers award-winning original reporting, fact-informed analysis, and sharp opinion in the arena of politics, pop-culture, and power and reaches more than 1 million readers a day. Journalism is non-partisan but not neutral.
DemocracyNow! - Shining a spotlight on corporate and government abuses of power and raising up the voices of scholars, advocates, scientists, activists, artists and ordinary people working for a more peaceful and just world.
Factcheck.org is a great resource to help you separate truth from rhetoric. They are a nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. They monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players.
The Intercept - They investigate powerful individuals and institutions to expose corruption and injustice. They see journalism as an instrument of civic action.
In These Times - Amplifies the ideas, strategies and tactics emerging from grassroots organizing and labor efforts across the country, providing the public attention and intellectual fuel that progressives need to leverage, build and wield power.
Meidas Touch - The fastest growing independent news network in the world and unapologetically pro-democracy.
Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) - Independent journalism. Provides fact-based news, diverse perspectives, and platforms for open, thoughtful dialogue.
Minnesota Reformer - An independent, nonprofit newsroom keeping Minnesotans informed & unearthing stories other outlets can’t or won’t tell.
Minnpost - Independent, member-supported journalism for Minnesota.
Mother Jones - America’s oldest investigative news outlet. They are an independent newsroom without any corporate owners. Mission is to deliver hard-hitting reporting that raises awareness and inspires change.
National Public Radio (NPR) - An independent, nonprofit media organization that was founded on a mission to create a more informed pu
openDemocracy - An independent international media platform. Produces high-quality journalism which challenges power, inspires change and builds leadership among groups underrepresented in the media.
The Progressive - Since 1909, The Progressive has aimed to amplify voices of dissent and those under-represented in the mainstream, with a goal of championing grassroots progressive politics.
ProPublica - An independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism with moral force. They dig deep into important issues, shining a light on abuses of power and betrayals of public trust — and stick with those issues as long as it takes to hold power to account.
Talking Points Memo (TPM) - An independent news organization that publishes reporting and analysis about American politics, public policy and political culture.
The Real News Network - Media connecting you to the movements, people, and perspectives that are advancing the cause of a more just, equal, and livable planet. Highlights the voices and ideas not just of academics and pundits, but grassroots participants in social movements for change: the people on the frontlines of fights against injustice.
Truthout - A nonprofit news organization dedicated to providing independent reporting and commentary on a diverse range of social justice issues.