Reliable sources of information from both the United States and abroad.
News, science, essays, reviews, podcasts and radio, from publications that aren't owned and controlled by billionaires
The INN Network consists of over 500 independent, nonpartisan news organizations providing high quality journalism as a public service. Learn more at findyournews.org. Part 2: https://go.bsky.app/SuFxwor Part 3: https://go.bsky.app/6LeApx4
A big list early adopting news sources / explainers on Bluesky. There are MANY more folks here, but I could only include 150. Please note that I'm not a journalist, but I can't remove myself as the creator of the list.
Local journalists are critical for the survival of democracy and deserve attention and support as billionaires destroy newspapers. Here are a bunch of local journalists, outlets, and news sources, mostly from the US. NOTE: I'm not a journalist, but can't remove myself from my own list, alas.
Includes a bunch of independent/non-profit news outlets and some non-journalists who actually know their fields and post about 'em!
🇺🇸 Follow these pro-democracy accounts for news & insights. Mostly US politics and legal analysis, with history, science, satire, and the arts as well. Knowledge is power. 🌊💙🩵⚖️🌞💙🩵🗽
Mostly reporters, a few politicians
For those who prefer to get their news away from MSM, here are some major independent, non-profit or citizen-led media outlets. All verified, all valuable. #News
Some get a bit testy and off-color. To me, these are honest reactions to the indignities they see, analyze, and report.
"if u do not like the news then go out and make some of your own" from scoop nisker a san francisco FM radio person i used to listen to
A Starter Pack Connecting Texans That Would Make Ann Richards Proud! These Texans Know What It Will Take To “Make Texas Great Again”
Get The Facts From These News Outlets
These are folks on Bluesky that are involved in or cover Texas politics.
Throughout the last 25 years, I’ve met many awe-inspiring anti-fascist and anti-racist organizers, activists, strategists, authors, journalists, artists, professors and community defense providers who’ve dedicated their lives to fighting for justice and equality. These are some. Non exhaustive.
Scholars, journalists, theorists, practitioners writing about borders, borderlands and border fences
The feed that has all things TEXAS!
Some people and outlets keeping their eyes below the Mason-Dixon Line.
A few accounts to follow for friends new to BlueSky.
The fruit of hours of digging for some semblance of connection, content, and community of the creative sort in my local area
An eclectic mix of news and journalism sources from around the globe.
Feeds of media organizations and journalists/writers you can trust.
Progressive Politicians, Progressive Activists, Progressive Journalists, Progressive Organizations
First experiment with Starter Packs
starter pack for local news, politics, local businesses, entertainment, and goings-on in Texas, as well as more locally in Houston. please don’t hesitate to recommend stuff, but i’ll make the last call on what makes the list, because it’s mine.
We must focus on our local communities as well as national politics. AOC said in a recent TikTok video how crucial it is that we get to know our neighbors and strengthen our ties to community. This starter pack focuses on local US publications, TV/Radio stations and journalists.
A cultivation Corpus Christi, Texas Bluesky accounts worth following.
Latino politics, culture and food voices.
People I follow who regularly post interesting (to me—YMMV) skeets, that I recommend to others.