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The Rural News Network is a consortium of independent, nonprofit news organizations that, together, surface the most pressing issues confronting America’s rural communities. It leverages the expertise of 80 INN-member newsrooms already serving rural communities across 47 states – a subset of the more than 475 members of the INN Network.
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100 Days in Appalachia
Morgantown, West Virginia
We believe the story of Appalachia reflects the story of our country. We’re here to amplify the region’s diverse voices, celebrate our successes, investigate our failures and empower our communities.
Regional Coverage
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Athens County Independent
Athens, Ohio
Southeast Ohio Independent News empowers community engagement through accessible public service journalism. Starting in Athens County, we are building a network of editorially independent newsrooms, staffed and controlled by local residents, across Appalachian southeast Ohio.
Local Coverage
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Barn Raiser
Chicago, Illinois
Barn Raiser publishes independent news, analysis and information to support diverse, civically engaged and dynamically connected rural and small town communities. We champion the free exchange of public dialogue by bringing together underrepresented voices and perspectives on the intractable issues facing communities and policymakers.
National Coverage
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BenitoLink
Hollister, California
We connect San Benito County residents through trustworthy local news and information, encouraging public dialogue to foster an engaged community.
Local Coverage
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Breckenridge Texan
Breckenridge, Texas
The Breckenridge Texan aims to inform and educate the people living in Breckenridge, Texas and the surrounding area, by providing a sustainable source for news, entertainment and sports coverage.
Local Coverage
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Buffalo’s Fire
Halliday, North Dakota
Independent news from the Indigenous Media Freedom Alliance.
Regional Coverage
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California Health Report
San Francisco, California
The California Health Report partners with communities across the state to create solutions journalism that strives for social justice. Our mission is to report from communities that are disproportionately affected by inequality.
Statewide Coverage
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Capital B
Atlanta, Georgia
Capital B is a local-national news organization that centers Black voices, audience needs and experiences, and partners with the communities it serves.
National Coverage
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Cardinal News
Roanoke, Virginia
Cardinal News reports the untold stories of Southwest and Southside Virginia, and strengthens the voices of the people in our communities who have been sidelined in the commonwealth’s political, economic and cultural conversations simply because of where they live.
Local Coverage