Independent Journalism Atlas

Who's covering what, where, and how? This database tracks independent journalism creators across platforms, topics and geographies. Think of the Atlas as your reference guide — like IMDb or Wikipedia for independents.

Traditional newsrooms are evolving. Independent voices are building new models for storytelling, investigation, and community engagement. From Substack newsletters to YouTube channels to breaking news TikTok reporting, creator journalism represents a fundamental shift in how news gets made and delivered.

The Atlas maps that ecosystem — helping funders and advertisers find creators to support, wayfinding for journalists looking for peers and models, and connecting audiences with independent news.

Browse 1000 independent journalists (and counting) by platform, topic, or location.
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