PUBLIC PRESS FUND
A public fund supporting independent journalism free from billionaire ownership, corporate pressure, and political control.
Why this fund exists
Independent journalism is not failing because of a lack of talent, integrity, or public interest.
It is failing because ownership, capital, and distribution are increasingly consolidated in ways that distort what gets reported, what gets buried, and who gets protected.
When journalism depends on billionaire owners, political access, or advertiser pressure, public accountability erodes — even when reporters act in good faith.
The Public Press Fund exists to interrupt that dynamic.
What we do
This fund supports:
- Independent journalists and small newsrooms
- Investigative and accountability reporting
- Work that serves the public interest rather than institutional power
Funding is directed toward reporting that would otherwise struggle to survive under corporate or captured media structures.
What makes this different
- No billionaire ownership
- No corporate sponsors
- No political party alignment or donor-driven agendas
- No editorial interference tied to donors
Supporters do not “buy influence.”
They help create breathing room for journalism that answers to the public.
How funds are used
Contributions may be used to:
- Provide direct financial support to journalists and projects
- Cover reporting expenses (research, travel, records requests)
- Sustain independent publishing infrastructure
- Maintain transparency and public reporting on fund use
Updates will be shared regularly so contributors can see how resources are allocated.
Why public funding matters
Journalism is a public good — but it has been treated like a private asset.
When the public funds journalism directly, accountability flows in the right direction: from power to people, not the other way around.
This fund is an experiment in restoring that balance.
Who should support this
This fund is for people who:
- Care about accountability more than branding
- Understand that “just start something new” ignores structural barriers
- Want journalism that can investigate power without asking permission
Transparency & governance
Editorial decisions are insulated from donors, political parties, and funding sources.
The Public Press Fund is committed to:
- Clear reporting on how funds are used
- Public updates on supported work
- Guardrails against donor capture or influence
This is infrastructure — not a personality, not a hype cycle.
If this matters to you
If you believe journalism should serve the public — not wealth or power —
your support helps make that possible.
Thank you for being part of this.
