Below is a curated list of 25 independent and data-driven news sources. These outlets prioritize transparency, independence, and factual reporting. They are free from corporate or right-wing influence, ensuring unbiased and reliable information.

MeidasTouch Network

Founded by progressive legal experts and filmmakers, MeidasTouch focuses on preserving democracy through factual, engaging commentary on U.S. politics.

Website: https://www.meidastouch.com

ProPublica

A nonprofit newsroom producing investigative journalism to expose abuses of power, corporate corruption, and systemic inequality.

Website: https://www.propublica.org

Reveal (The Center for Investigative Reporting)

A multimedia platform dedicated to uncovering social, environmental, and political injustices.

Website: https://revealnews.org

Democracy Now!

An independent news program delivering grassroots stories on global issues.

Website: https://www.democracynow.org

The Marshall Project

Focused exclusively on criminal justice reform, The Marshall Project highlights systemic inequities.

Website: https://www.themarshallproject.org

FAIR (Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting)

A media watchdog that critiques corporate media and exposes biased narratives.

Website: https://fair.org

Truthout

A nonprofit committed to social justice, using investigative reporting to expose inequality and threats to democracy.

Website: https://www.truthout.org

Common Dreams

This nonprofit news platform focuses on progressive causes, offering sharp analyses on social justice and human rights.

Website: https://www.commondreams.org

Popular Resistance

Combining journalism and activism, this platform highlights grassroots movements advocating for systemic change.

Website: https://popularresistance.org

The Bureau of Investigative Journalism

A UK-based nonprofit focusing on healthcare inequities, climate change, and corporate misconduct.

Website: https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com

Inside Climate News

Pulitzer-winning journalism dedicated to climate science and environmental justice.

Website: https://insideclimatenews.org

Media Lens

UK-based independent watchdog critiquing mainstream media coverage and exposing omissions.

Website: https://medialens.org

Global Witness

Investigates corruption, environmental destruction, and human rights abuses with transparency and independence.

Website: https://www.globalwitness.org

CounterPunch

Provides alternative, progressive perspectives on politics, economics, and culture.

Website: https://www.counterpunch.org

Yes! Magazine

A nonprofit dedicated to solutions-based journalism, showcasing grassroots initiatives for a just and sustainable world.

Website: https://www.yesmagazine.org

The Real News Network

Non-corporate and nonprofit, specializing in investigative journalism on social movements and economic justice.

Website: https://therealnews.com

Jacobin Magazine

A socialist publication offering rigorous analyses of capitalism and global political systems.

Website: https://jacobin.com

MintPress News

Focuses on U.S. foreign policy, corporate media critique, and global power dynamics.

Website: https://www.mintpressnews.com

The Canary

UK-based outlet reporting on politics, environment, and social justice with investigative depth.

Website: https://www.thecanary.co

Consortium News

A pioneer in investigative journalism focusing on foreign policy and media critique.

Website: https://consortiumnews.com

ScheerPost

Features thought-provoking analyses on U.S. politics and global issues.

Website: https://scheerpost.com

Shadowproof

Reader-supported platform focusing on government accountability and systemic issues.

Website: https://shadowproof.com

DeSmog

Investigates the intersection of fossil fuel interests and climate change misinformation.

Website: https://www.desmog.com

Project Censored

Highlights underreported news stories and critiques media censorship.

Website: https://www.projectcensored.org

Nonprofit Quarterly (NPQ)

Provides independent analysis of nonprofit governance and social justice issues.

Website: https://nonprofitquarterly.org