Trusted & Fact-Based Media Resources
Below is a carefully vetted list of reliable sources across mainstream media, nonprofit/public broadcasting, investigative journalism, political analysis, social media commentary, and independent newsletters. All resources meet high standards of editorial transparency, factual integrity, and independence.
🖊️ Mainstream News
AP News – Nonprofit wire service known globally for fast, unbiased news.
Reuters – 170+ years of rigorously fact-checked, impartial reporting.
🎧 Public & Nonprofit Media
NPR – Publicly funded, independent news with in-depth coverage and no advertising influence.
PBS NewsHour – Trusted nonpartisan reporting on major domestic and global events.
🌍 International News
BBC News – UK public broadcaster with strong editorial independence.
Al Jazeera English – In-depth international coverage, especially from underreported regions.
CBC News – Canada’s public broadcaster, offering balanced, fact-based reporting on national and global stories with editorial independence under federal law.
The Guardian – UK-based investigative journalism protected by the nonprofit Scott Trust.
🔍 Investigative & Watchdog Journalism
ProPublica – Nonprofit newsroom focused on exposing power abuses.
Mother Jones – Progressive investigative outlet focused on justice and democracy.
Center for Reproductive Rights – Trusted legal analysis on reproductive health and freedoms.
⚖️ Legal, Policy & Political Analysis
SCOTUSblog – Authoritative source for comprehensive Supreme Court coverage.
Talking Points Memo (TPM) – Reader-supported investigative reporting and analysis.
The 19th – Nonprofit newsroom focused on gender, policy, and underrepresented communities.
Pew Research Center – Nonpartisan, data-driven research and public opinion polling.
Democracy Docket – Founded by Marc Elias, this platform tracks voting rights cases and provides expert legal commentary.
The Brennan Center for Justice – Legal-policy institute focused on democracy, justice, and equal rights.
Brookings Institution – Independent policy research on domestic and international governance.
Atlantic Council – Think tank promoting global democratic cooperation and security.
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) – Bipartisan research organization analyzing foreign policy, defense, and global challenges.
📱 Social Media & Independent Voices
MeidasTouch – Pro-democracy media network offering viral video content and legal commentary.
Aaron Parnas – The Parnas Perspective (Substack) – Gen Z legal-political commentary from a former congressional aide.
PoliticsGirl (Leigh McGowan) Substack – Popular political commentary and call-to-action content; also on YouTube.
The Persist Network – Independent platform featuring Katie Phang and others.
Don Lemon – Veteran journalist now running his own media company and YouTube show.
✍️ Independent & Contextual Newsletters
Letters from an American – Daily historical perspective on today’s politics by historian Heather Cox Richardson.
Abortion, Every Day – Daily newsletter on reproductive rights by Jessica Valenti.
Thinking About... – Reflections from historian Timothy Snyder on politics and civic life.
Chop Wood, Carry Water – Daily activism and democracy tips by Jessica Craven.
Today’s Edition – Calm, civic-minded analysis of national events by Robert Hubbell.
Michael Ian Black - We will always support our friends and Michael Ian Black is one of them (or at least we like to think so 😏). He’s no fan of Mike Lawler, and honestly, that’s reason enough. Smart, funny, and always timely, Michael breaks down life and politics with sharp insight and humor. You can catch him on CNN’s Have I Got News for You and as host of the Have I Got News for Your Ears podcast, available HERE.
Pete Dominick - A longtime friend of Indivisible Rockland, Pete Dominick brings both heart and humor to everything he does. As a seasoned comedian and former CNN and SiriusXM correspondent, Pete delivers sharp, funny takes on the news of the day -without ever losing sight of what matters. His podcast is packed with insightful guests, smart commentary, and just the right amount of irreverence. Check it out, you’ll laugh and learn.
