Support the newsroom

Funding should protect editorial judgment, not pressure it.

A portal that rejects advertising needs a revenue model aligned with reader trust. This first version assumes memberships, direct reader support, and carefully bounded grant funding.

Memberships over impressions

Reader support removes the need for ad inventory, aggressive tracking, and attention-maximizing page design.

Transparent sponsorship rules

If institutional support exists, it is disclosed and separated from editorial decisions by a written firewall.

Slow growth by design

The newsroom can stay smaller and more focused instead of chasing volume that degrades quality.

Recommended revenue mix for the first year

Optional monthly memberships with member briefings and newsroom notes.
One-time reader contributions for specific reporting projects.
Grant funding only when the terms preserve editorial independence.
No behavioral advertising, paid recommendations, or sponsored stories in the feed.