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InPress was founded with the goal of discovering innovative ways to encourage media-literate news consumption. Through methods such as matchmaking and gamification, our mission is clear: we want quality journalism to triumph against the misinformation that thrives on keeping the public outraged and confused.
At the core of our platform is the journalism itself. We assert that quality news sources do not dictate your thoughts. Instead, they provide accurate information that empowers you to form your own opinions. This approach fosters an informed public discourse, strengthening our democracy rather than dividing it.
Our Intensive Selection Process
Curating the Real News Club required intense dedication from our team. We invested countless hours into researching and evaluating news outlets based on strict criteria. The outcome?
Only 12% of evaluated outlets earned a spot.
Achieving each criterion is a significant accomplishment for news organizations. It reflects their journalism's data-driven neutrality and reliability while remaining accessible to those in need of high-quality information.
What Makes a 2026 Real News Club Selectee?
To become a part of the prestigious 2026 Real News Club, an outlet must meet all the following requirements:
Proven Neutrality in Aggregate: The outlet showcases a data-backed history of factual, minimally biased coverage across its work.
Proven Reliability in Aggregate: It must consistently reference credible subject matter experts to substantiate journalistic claims.
Accessible Journalism: Content must be public and either free of paywalls or offer a flexible model allowing at least three free articles per month.
Reader-First Design: Advertising must occupy no more than 30% of any page. Outlets with excessive pop-ups, autoplay videos, or distracting article clutter were disqualified.
English-Language Coverage: Currently, we are featuring only outlets that provide English-language content. We plan to broaden our reach in the future.
Third-Party Aggregation Compatibility: Outlets must permit content sourcing via third-party aggregation tools.
Written News Presence: The outlet must provide written articles rather than being solely video or audio-based, focusing specifically on the 2026 cohort.
Supporting University Journalism
We are excited to support the outstanding work performed by journalism departments across the United States. By amplifying student journalists’ voices to our engaged audience, we offer them opportunities they may not have otherwise had.
We evaluate university outlets against the same rigorous standards we apply to larger publications. We recognize that the documentation of student journalism might be less robust. However, our commitment to uplifting these journalism programs and the upcoming journalists dedicated to keeping this crucial craft relevant remains steadfast.
The 2026 Real News Club Members
We proudly present the full list of news outlets affiliated with the 2026 Real News Club, arranged alphabetically by location. These outlets have successfully met our stringent criteria:
Arizona
Statewide
- Arizona Capitol Times
Phoenix & Scottsdale
- ABC 15 Phoenix
- Ahwatukee Foothills News
- AZ Family
- Downtown Devil
- East Valley Tribune
- Fox 10 Phoenix
- GCU News
- The Foothills Focus
- The State Press
California
Los Angeles
- Daily Bruin
- Daily Trojan
- FOX 11 Los Angeles
- KTLA 5
- Long Beach Post
- Los Angeles Business Journal
- Los Angeles Wave
- NBC 4 Los Angeles
- Ventura County Star
- Voice of OC
Sacramento
- ABC 10 Sacramento
- FOX 40 Sacramento
- KCRA 3 Sacramento
- The State Hornet
San Diego
- FOX 5 San Diego
- La Prensa San Diego
- Spectrum News 1
- The Daily Aztec
- The UCSD Guardian
- Times of San Diego
- inewssource
San Francisco
- Berkeleyside
- Golden Gate Xpress
- KALW
- NBC Bay Area
- Palo Alto Daily Post
- SF Gate
- Synapse
- The San Francisco Standard
Colorado
Statewide
- Colorado Public Radio
Denver
- Aspen Daily News
- FOX 31 Denver
- The Denver Post
- NBC 5 Southern Colorado
Connecticut
NBC Connecticut
New Haven Independent
Stamford Advocate
The Charger Bulletin
The Daily Campus
The Lakeville Journal
The Norwich Bulletin
The Recorder
Yale Daily News
DMV (D.C., Maryland, Northern Virginia)
Alexandria Times
ARLnow
East of the River/Capital Community News
Fort Detrick Standard
HillRag/Capital Community News
Popville
Street Sense Media
The Hilltop
The Hoya
The Washington Informer
The Washingtonian
Washington Hispanic
Florida
Jacksonville
- First Coast News
- Florida Today
- News 4 Jax
- The Spinnaker
Miami
- 39 WSLV
- Dorel Family Journal
- NBC 6 South Florida
- Panther NOW
- WLRN
- WSVN 7 Miami
Orlando
- Click Orlando
- FOX 35 Orlando
- The Valencia Voice
- WFTV 9 Orlando
Tampa Bay
- Bay News 9
- NBC 10 Tampa Bay
- The Oracle
- WFLA
Georgia
Atlanta
- 11 Alive
- Atlanta Black Star
- Atlanta News First
- FOX 5 Atlanta
- The Atlanta Voice
- The Emory Wheel
Hawaii
Honolulu
- Hawaii News Now
- Honolulu Civil Beat
- Ka Leo O Hawaiʻi
Illinois
Chicago
- ABC 7 Chicago
- Chicago Business
- Chicago Sun-Times
- Crain’s Chicago Business
- FOX 32 Chicago
- NBC 5 Chicago
- The Chicago Maroon
- The Columbia Chronicle
- The DePaulia
- The Loyola Phoenix
- WTTW
Indiana
Indianapolis
- IndyStar
- The Reflector
- WRTV
Louisiana
New Orleans
- Louisiana Illuminator
- The Maroon
- The Tulane Hullabaloo
- WWL-TV 4
Maryland
Statewide
- Maryland Matters
Baltimore
- ABC 2 News
- Johns Hopkins Newsletter
- The Avenue News
- The Greyhound
- The Towerlight
- WBAL
- WBFF
Massachusetts
Boston
- FOX 25 Boston
- NBC 10 Boston
- The Berkeley Beacon
- The Daily Free Press
- The Harvard Crimson
- The Heights
- The Huntington Times
- The Mass Media
- The Suffolk Journal
- The Williams Record
- Tufts Daily
- WBUR
Michigan
Statewide
- MLive
- University of Michigan News
Detroit
- Click on Detroit
- Detroit Free Press
- Detroit Metro Times
- Press & Guide
- The Detroit News
- WXYZ Detroit
Minnesota
Statewide
- MinnPost
Minneapolis
- Bring Me the News
- KARE NBC 11
- KTSP ABC 5
- Minnesota Public Radio
- Sahan Journal
Missouri
Statewide
- Missouri Independent
St Louis
- KSDK
- St Louis American
- The Student Life
- The University News
Nebraska
Omaha
- Fox 42 Omaha
- KETV Omaha
- Nebraska Examiner
- The Antelope
- The Gateway
Nevada
Las Vegas
- ABC 13
- Coyote Student News
- Las Vegas Review Journal
- The Nevada Independent
New York
Statewide
- Gotham Gazette
Buffalo
- The UB Spectrum
- WIVB 4 Buffalo
New York City
- ABC7 Eyewitness News
- Brooklyn Magazine
- Columbia Spectator
- Fordham Observer
- FOX 5 NY
- NBC New York
- NYCity News Service
- The Pace Press
- The Torch
- Washington Square News
Syracuse
- The Daily Orange
North Carolina
Charlotte
- Charlotte Observer
- The Niner Times
- WFAE
Ohio
Cincinnati
- The News Record
- WCPO 9 Cincinnati
- WLWT 5 Cincinnati
Cleveland
- 19 News Cleveland
- Akron Beacon Journal
- FOX 8 Cleveland
- NBC 21 WFMJ
- The Kent Stater
- The Medina Gazette
- The Morning Journal
- WKBN
- WKYC
Columbus
- ABC 6 Columbus
- NBC 4 Columbus
- The Lantern
Oregon
Portland
- ABC 2 Portland
- FOX 12 Portland
- OPB
- The Beacon
Pennsylvania
Statewide
- Spotlight PA
Philadelphia
- Billy Penn
- Metro Philadelphia
- NBC 10 Philadelphia
- New Philadelphia Times-Reporter
- Philadelphia Magazine
- Philly Burbs
- PhillyVoice
- The Daily Pennsylvanian
- The Philadelphia Tribune
- The Temple News
Pittsburgh
- The Pitt News
- The Tartan
- WPXI
- WPGH
- WTAE
Tennessee
Statewide
- The Tennessean
Nashville
- FOX 7 Nashville
- The Vanderbilt Hustler
- WKRN
- WSMV 4
Texas
Statewide
- Texas Co-Op Power
- Texas Public Radio
- The Texas Tribune
Austin
- Austin American-Statesman
- CBS Austin
- Hilltop Views
- KXAN 36
- The Daily Texan
Dallas-Fort Worth
- ABC 8 DFW
- CW33 DFW
- NBC 5 DFW
- The Cor Chronicle
- The Mercury
- The Rambler
- The Shorthorn
Houston
- ABC 13 Houston
- Click 2 Houston
- KHOU 11
- The Daily Cougar
- The Rice Thresher
San Antonio
- My San Antonio
- San Antonio Report
- The Mesquite
- The Paisano
- The Trinitonian
Utah
Salt Lake City
- Deseret News
- KSL
- Salt Lake Tribune
- The Daily Utah Chronicle
Virginia
Richmond
- ABC 8 News
- Richmond Free Press
- The Collegian
- WTVR
Washington
Seattle
- FOX 13 Seattle
- KOMO News
- NBC King 5
- Seattle Pi
- The Daily
- The Falcon
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
- CW18
- FOX 6 Milwaukee
- Wisconsin State Farmer
- Wisconsin Watch
- WISN
- WTMJ
National & International Outlets
404 Media
9 to 5 Mac
AARP News
Ad Week
Adventure Travel Mag
AFAR
Afro American
Ag Update
Agriculture Online
Air Force Times
American Action Forum
American Motorcyclist Association
Anti-Defamation League
Apple Insider
Archaeology Magazine
Army Times
Ars Technica
Art News
Asian Journal
Associated Press
Athletic Business
Atlas Obscura
Audubon
Automotive News
Aviation Week
Axios
Ballotpedia News
Barron’s
BBC News
BBC Sport
Beef Magazine
bellingcat
BET
Bicycling
Big Think
Billboard
Birdwatching
BNO News
Breaking Defense
Brookings
C-SPAN
Center for Public Integrity
CFO
Chalkbeat
Channel News Asia
Climbing
Comic Book Resources
Conde Nast Traveller
Cosmos
Craft Beer & Brewing Mag
DAWN
Deadline
Defense One
Democracy Chronicles
Deutsche Welle
Digiday
Digital Trends
Discover Magazine
DOGO News
Drone DJ
DVM 360
EatingWell
Editor & Publisher
EdSurge
Education Week
Electrek
Energy Voice
Engadget
Engineering News Record
Entertainment Weekly
ESPN
ET
Euronews
Farm Progress
Federal News Network
Field and Stream
Financial Buzz
Financial Times
Fine Woodworking
Focus Taiwan
Footwear News
Forbes
Foreign Policy
France 24
Gallup
Gardeners World
GeekWire
Geo News
Good News Network
Governing
Government Executive
Grunge
Harvard Business Review
Harvard Nieman Lab
Healio
Health
Healthline
HillRag
History
History Today
Hollywood Reporter
Horse & Rider
HR Executive
IFL Science
Indie Wire
Inked Magazine
Inside Edition
InsideHook
International Business Times
Just Security
Krebs on Security
Land Line
Landscape Architecture
Lead Stories
Lifehacker
Literary Review
Live Science
London Evening Standard
Lonely Planet
Maclean’s
Medical Daily
Metropolis Magazine
Military Times
MorningBrew
Motor Trend
National Affairs
National Parks Conservation Association
Native News Online
Navy TimesNew Scientist
News Medical
NextGov
NPR
Nutritional Outlook
Onmanorama
Open Secrets
Oxygen
Paddling Magazine
PBS Newshour
People
PetaPixel
Pew Research Center
Philosphy Now
Phys Org
Poetry Magazine
Pointe Magazine
Police1
Politico
Politifact
Pop Smoke Media
Popular Mechanics
Popular Science
Powermag
Prevention
Psychology Today
PsyPost
Punchbowl News
QSR
Quanta Magazine
Quartz
Real Clear Politics
Real Simple
Reuters
Reveal
Roll Call
RTE Ireland
Runner’s World
Science
Science News
Science News Explores
SciTech Daily
SCOTUSblog
Scripps News
Security Magazine
Sky & Telescope
Sky Sports
Slash Gear
Smart Her News
Smithsonian Magazine
Snopes
Social Media Today
Space
Space Explored
Space News
Sporting News
Sports Illustrated
Spudman
Stacker
Stars and Stripes
Straight Arrow News
Study Finds
Supply Chain Dive
Swimming World
Sydney Morning Herald
Taiwan News
Tech Xplore
Techcrunch
Technology Review
techradar
The 74
The Balance
The Block
The CATO Institute
The Center Square
The China Project
The Conversation
The Deal
The Diplomat
The Drive
The Fiscal Times
The Haitian Times
The Hill
The Infatuation
The Korea Times
The Maritime Executive
The Markup
The Media Line
The Motley Fool
The National Law Review
The Points Guy
The Register
The Scientist
The Tico Times
The Weather Channel
Thomas Net
Threads Magazine
Transport Topics
Travel + Leisure
Travel Weekly
U.S. News & World Report
Undark
United Nations Human Rights
Universe Today
UPI
Urban Institute
Variety
Vera Files
Verywell Mind
War on the Rocks
Water Online
Weather Underground
Wine Spectator
Woman’s World
Women’s Wear Daily
World Politics Review
World Resources Institute
Together with these trusted outlets, we are forging a platform where factual engagement fuels both learning and connection. We are proud to include each of these institutions in our quest to make accountable information more appealing and profitable than misinformation online. We look forward to showcasing content from each outlet, continually educating, entertaining, and enhancing societal connections.
To the future of journalism—cheers and congratulations!
