Our reason why.
I just wanted some news that wasn’t all over the map…
The news was a different beast when I was younger. It wasn’t perfect, but the news outlets could generally be counted on to provide information that was honest and researched. One’s choice was limited by geographic availability and the 3-channel broadcasting establishment.
Over time, the mainstream media has lost the trust of much of its viewership. One chooses news sources based on each’s political filter and journalists within a single outlet could have wildly varying perspectives. News is politically charged and polarizing.
John Q. Public was envisioned as an alternative to the established mainstream media. The hope was that it could find a balance between the reach of the big news outlets and the fearlessness of the independent news sources. That’s tremendously ambitious. We’ll see.
Newsie
We will strive to provide relevant news from recognized news sources. We will try not to elevate opinions and beliefs to the level of news.
Opinionated
We will keep opinions physically separated from the news. We will strive to base our opinions on something other than ‘I heard…”
Our Vision
Everyone deserves honest news.
Our Mission
Identify and amplify the voices of news outlets and reporters who provide honest and well-researched news.