Understanding what makes TrueNews.Global different

TrueNews.Global will not be another Facebook, nor are we striving to become a major news network. Instead, we are working to make it easier for everyone to get the WHOLE story when it comes to what is happening in the world. We wanted to take a moment to highlight...

Responsible reporting for citizen journalists

Citizen journalism blurs the line between traditional professional reporting and amateur content creation, allowing individuals to take an active role in shaping what issues get discussed. This type of reporting has roots in the early days of the printing press when...

The Vital Role of Local News

The role of a local journalist goes beyond simply reporting the news. They are the eyes and ears of our communities, telling stories that need to be heard, and giving voice to the voiceless. As we move further into the digital age, local journalists play an even more...

User-Generated Content Is Changing News

In the age of digital media, the news is now reported in real-time, and the news cycle never ends. With the rise of user-generated content (UGC), more and more people are turning to social media sources for their news. UGC has become an important source of information...

When it comes to news, money shouldn’t talk

Only 34% of Americans trust the news, and for many of those who don’t, influence and advertising dollars are part of the reason why. Time and time again there have been incidents of editors cutting parts of a news story because it would shine a bad light on a person...

The Difference Between Editorialized Writing and News Stories

In a world where “fake news” has become a catch-all phrase for anything we don’t agree with, it’s important to be able to distinguish between different types of writing. Today, we’re going to take a look at the difference between...