OUR VALUES

We tell the truth, even when it's uncomfortable. No sugar-coating, no euphemisms, just the facts.

In a media landscape filled with euphemisms and spin, we call things what they are. We don't say "enhanced interrogation" when we mean torture. We don't say "revenue enhancement" when we mean tax increases. We don't say "collateral damage" when we mean civilian casualties. Language matters, and we refuse to participate in the watering down of reality.

We're not owned by corporations or billionaires. Our only loyalty is to our readers and the truth.

Most news outlets are owned by massive corporations or billionaires with their own agendas. We're different. We're funded directly by our readers, which means we answer only to you. We don't pull punches to protect advertisers. We don't soften coverage to please powerful interests. We follow the story wherever it leads, no matter who it pisses off.

We believe in equality, dignity, and rights for all people, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, or background.

We're unapologetically progressive on social issues. We believe in a society where everyone has equal rights, equal dignity, and equal opportunity. We cover systemic racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of discrimination as the serious issues they are. We amplify marginalized voices and perspectives that are too often ignored in mainstream coverage.

We support policies that actually work for everyday people, not just the wealthy elite.

We're not ideologues. We don't worship at the altar of unfettered capitalism or centralized control. We evaluate economic policies based on a simple question: do they make life better for ordinary people? We believe markets can be powerful tools for prosperity, but they need proper regulation to prevent exploitation and abuse. We believe government has a vital role to play in ensuring basic needs are met, but must be efficient and accountable.

The climate crisis is an existential threat that demands immediate, bold action.

We don't "both sides" the climate crisis. The science is clear, and the threat is real. We cover climate change with the urgency it deserves, highlighting both the systemic changes needed and the powerful interests blocking progress. We hold polluters accountable and spotlight solutions that can help us build a sustainable future.

We fight for a truly representative democracy where every voice counts and power is accountable.

We believe democracy is under threat from voter suppression, gerrymandering, dark money, and disinformation. We cover these threats aggressively, regardless of which party benefits. We believe in a government of, by, and for the people—not just the wealthy and well-connected. We support reforms that make our democracy more representative, transparent, and accessible to all citizens.