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From New York to London, from Beirut to Bangkok, our teams around the world strive for excellence, inside and outside the newsroom. Our journalists go to great lengths, often overcoming tremendous obstacles, to report the news quickly, accurately and honestly, with the utmost attention paid to AP’s high standards.  (Reach: 4 billion people daily; journalists in nearly 100 countries and in all 50 U.S. states; Values:  accurate, fast, non-partisan reporting.)

The Associated Press - website

Worried about the state of the republic? Get the legal knowledge & analysis you need to be an advocate for democracy, along with a dose of savvy optimism.

Civil Discourse – Substack newsletter & website by Joyce Vance

Fourth-generation Iowa journalist dives deep with unpredictable, well-reported writing on rural America's people, politics and culture.

The Iowa Mercury – Substack newsletter & website by Douglas Burns

At a time when rumors, lies and misinformation fly far faster around social media than actual facts, Iowa Starting Line is working to keep Iowans informed with important context on the stories that impact your life.  We work to cut through the online disinformation and half-truths to provide quality coverage from credible sources by our experienced team of Iowa-based editors and reporters. Our local journalists care deeply about these issues because we call this state our home.  We know not everyone has the time to read a dozen in-depth articles about every topic, so we break down our coverage into quick explainer pieces, infographics, engaging videos and more, all delivered to you in the social media feeds you already spend time in every day. And our articles are always free to read.

Iowa Starting Line – Substack newsletter & website

A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.  (Over 2,500,000 subscribers)

Letters from an American – Substack newsletter by Heather Cox Richardson

Imagining how expansive racial justice can be.  The Next Question is a community of people living and thinking intentionally about race, progress and connectivity. At the center of the community is the Web Series where the hosts and their guests ask the hard questions, listen, and then ask The Next Question.

The Next Question – Substack newsletter & website and YouTube Channel by Austin Channing Brown, Chi ChiOwku and Jenny Booth Potter

Daily newsletter exposing where power lies — and how it's used and abused

Robert Reich – Substack newsletter by Robert Reich

“Focuses on how emerging technologies affect culture, the economy, and politics.”

Wired – magazine published in print and online by Condé Nast.

Bleeding Heartland is a community blog providing original reporting and commentary about Iowa politics, especially campaigns and elections, state government, social, and environmental issues. Bleeding Heartland also covers what the Iowans in Congress are up to and any federal, state, or local policies of interest to Iowa readers.

Bleeding Heartland – an independent website about Iowa 

Democracy Docket is the leading digital news platform dedicated to information, analysis and opinion about voting rights and elections in the courts.

Democracy Docket – Substack newsletter & website, YouTube Channel, podcast by Marc Elias & Paige Moskowitz

 Iowa Public Radio is where news, music and culture meet. We're a community-based public radionetwork with a multimedia presence that provides free, local news and music to Iowans, wherever they are. We are an independent non-profit advised by a volunteer board representing — and committed to — serving all of Iowa. More than 86% of our funding comes from the listeners, businesses and organizations in local communities across the state.

Iowa Public Radio – radio broadcast or online

The Iowa Writers' Collaborative links readers with professional, independent writers who find the Iowa angle to feature stories, commentary, and news.

Iowa Writers Collaborative – Substack newsletter with stories, commentaries, and news

The Latin Times mission is to give a greater voice to Latinos in the United States. Latinos are an incredibly diverse group with various ethnicities, social and political views that makes up a large and growing part of the US population and economy.  At Latin Times, we believe that a thriving and well-integrated Latino community will contributes to a thriving United States of America. Whether you are a Latino or not, enjoy The Latin Times to understand the issues that move Latinos today! The Latin Times' core values of truth and freedom will guide the editorial's focus on bringing the facts to our readers and let them make their own decisions. At The Latin Times we will not compromise or hide facts.

The Latin Times – online newspaper

NPR is an independent, nonprofit media organization connecting with Americans to explore the news, ideas, and what it means to be human. The mission of NPR is to collaborate with Member Stations to cultivate an informed public, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of events, ideas, and cultures. To achieve this, we produce, acquire, and distribute programming that upholds the highest standards of public service in journalism and cultural expression. We also advocate for our members' shared interests and provide satellite interconnection for the entire public radio system.

National Public Radio – radio broadcast or online

Daily news and analysis that respects you as a citizen with in-depth information and perspective on the things that really matter.  Every day, there is an avalanche of information — but much of it is a distraction. This newsletter guides you through the noise and helps you focus on what’s important. 

Popular Information – website & newsletter by Judd Legum

 

Sometimes it’s a challenge to find sources of news, informed opinions, and information outside of traditional national and local media. We provide these sources—not as endorsements—but as suggestions for you to consider as you seek to broaden and deepen the information you learn about people, community, culture, politics, and governance, as well as the creating, legislating, and breaking of the law.

 

These media are listed in alphabetical order. The descriptions listed are generally provided by the media source (though may be edited for clarity or brevity). In this list you’ll see a number of Substack newsletters.

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If you’re not familiar with Substack, it is an online platform that allows writers to send digital newsletters directly to their subscribers. All the Substack newsletters below provide some or all their content for free; some of these authors offer additional information if you upgrade to a paid subscription. You will be offered the opportunity to subscribe by giving them your e-mail but it is not required. Just click on "NO THANKS" below the e-mail box and you can see the content for free! 

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