STAY INFORMED

Alternatives to Billionaire-Controlled Media

When a handful of billionaires own the megaphone, an informed public has to go looking for the truth.

These trusted, independent, nonprofit, and reader-supported newsrooms are worth your attention — and your support. Bookmark them, subscribe, and share.

Trusted Sources

Independent & Nonprofit Newsrooms

Grouped into nonprofit newsrooms, wire & public media, and independent voices.

Nonprofit Newsroom

ProPublica

Pulitzer-winning nonprofit investigative journalism in the public interest.

Wire & Public Media

Reuters

Global wire service known for straight, factual reporting.

Wire & Public Media

Associated Press

Independent, not-for-profit global news cooperative.

Wire & Public Media

NPR

Nonprofit public radio — news, context, and analysis.

Wire & Public Media

PBS NewsHour

In-depth, no-nonsense public television journalism.

Nonprofit Newsroom

The Marshall Project

Nonprofit newsroom covering the U.S. criminal justice system.

Nonprofit Newsroom

The Conversation

Journalism written directly by academics and researchers.

Nonprofit Newsroom

Center for Public Integrity

Nonprofit investigating inequality, power, and abuse.

Nonprofit Newsroom

Mother Jones

Reader-supported nonprofit investigative reporting.

Independent Voice

Meidas Touch News

Independent, pro-democracy news and commentary network.

Nonprofit Newsroom · Iowa

Iowa Capital Dispatch

Nonprofit newsroom covering Iowa politics and policy.

Independent Voice

Heather Cox Richardson

A historian connects today's news to the American story.

Independent Voice

Joyce Vance

A former U.S. Attorney on law, justice, and democracy.

Independent Voice

Robert Reich

A former Labor Secretary on the economy and inequality.

Independent Voice

Judd Legum (Popular Information)

Accountability journalism on politics and corporate power.

Independent Voice

Dan Rather (Steady)

A legendary newsman's steady take on the moment.

Independent Voice

Margaret Sullivan

A veteran media critic on the press and democracy.

Independent Voice

Lawfare

Serious analysis of law, national security, and democracy.

Independent Voice

Marcy Wheeler (Empty Wheel)

Independent, deep-in-the-weeds national-security reporting.