The Problem: A Broken Media Landscape

If you’ve ever tried to keep up with current events, you’ve probably run into the same frustrating cycle: one headline tells you the world is on fire, another says everything is fine, and a third insists the fire doesn’t even exist. Welcome to modern journalism.

The problem isn’t that news outlets get things wrong—mistakes happen. The real issue is what gets left out. Whether due to financial interests, political leanings, intelligence agencies’ control, or sheer oversight, mainstream and corporate media have a tendency to tell incomplete stories and narratives favored by those in control. This leaves people trapped in information bubbles, where they only hear from sources that are allowed or reinforce their worldview. And when censorship creeps in—whether through de-platforming, algorithmic suppression, or selective fact-checking—entire perspectives are erased from the conversation.

This isn’t about conspiracy theories or hidden agendas. It’s about the natural consequence of a media landscape dominated by a handful of powerful voices.

The Misunderstood Role of Bias

At this point, some might say, “Well, the problem is bias! We need neutral news!” But here’s the thing—bias isn’t the enemy. In fact, it’s inevitable. Every journalist, editor, and news outlet approaches stories from a particular perspective, shaped by their experiences and priorities. That’s not a flaw—it’s human nature.

The real danger isn’t bias itself, but when all the bias comes from the same direction. If you only get your news from one type of source, you’re not seeing the whole picture. But if you take in multiple perspectives—even biased ones—you start to see the points where they overlap, and a clearer truth begins to emerge.

You might say, but are others like ground.news not doing that? Yes, you are right, they are solving the bias problem with convergence, but the problem with that application in particular is their approach to flood you with all the publications of all their sources, without giving you proper tools to choose only a selection of sources, or the media outlets of choice.

This is where Indy News comes in.

The Real Issue: Censorship and Control Over Information

Let’s talk about the elephant in the newsroom: censorship.

When certain viewpoints are labeled as misinformation or outright removed from platforms, it’s easy to assume it’s for the public good. After all, no one wants to be misled. But who decides what’s misleading? Who gets to determine which perspectives are “dangerous” and which are just inconvenient?

The reality is that censorship is often just another form of editorial bias—one controlled by those with the power to shape narratives. When major platforms suppress or downrank stories that challenge the mainstream consensus, they don’t necessarily remove falsehoods; they remove competing interpretations. And without those, we lose the ability to think critically about what’s really happening.

The Solution: Indy News and the Power of a Wide Perspective

Indy News isn’t about fighting bias—it’s about embracing a diversity of biases to uncover the bigger picture.

Rather than relying on a handful of major news networks or social media feeds, Indy News curates a broad selection of trustworthy sources—including those that challenge mainstream narratives. The result? A database where readers can access multiple viewpoints in one place, giving them the tools to see past media silos.

Users can also suggest new sources, ensuring the platform remains dynamic and continues to reflect a wide range of perspectives. Unlike other aggregators that flood you with an overwhelming stream of news, Indy News helps you navigate diverse viewpoints in a way that makes sense.

Why Indy News Works: Scale and Convergence

Here’s why this approach is so effective: when you have enough perspectives, patterns start to emerge.

If one outlet covers a major event and others ignore it, that’s worth questioning. If a story is reported across a wide range of sources—especially those with different biases—there’s a good chance something significant is happening. This is how truth converges—not through any single “unbiased” source, but through the overlap of many perspectives.

By combining scale (a high number of sources) with quality (a careful curation process), Indy News helps cut through the noise without overwhelming readers.

The Bigger Picture: Taking Back the Narrative

At the heart of it all, Indy News is about restoring agency to the reader.

Instead of relying on a handful of corporations to decide what’s worth knowing, Indy News gives you access to a broader landscape of information, empowering you to form your own conclusions. This is how censorship is countered—not by demanding fairness from platforms that will never provide it, but by building an alternative that makes it irrelevant.

Join the Movement for Independent Journalism

We’re not saying Indy News will single-handedly fix journalism. But we do believe it’s a step in the right direction—toward a world where people aren’t force-fed a single version of events, but instead have access to the full spectrum of perspectives.

So if you’re tired of feeling like you’re only getting half the story, check out Indy News. Explore the sources, suggest new ones, and take part in the conversation. Because in the end, the more viewpoints we have, the closer we get to the truth.

For now the service is provided for free to you in the hope we will get sponsorship by the likes of those that truly favor freedom of speech and journalism that uncovers the truth. The costs are now paid for by me personally so I don’t know how long I want to keep doing that. If anybody has suggestions, ideas or comments, please let me know!
For now I have started an open collective for Indy News (best donation platform for open source projects!), so you can donate whatever you wish :)