Wikitribune
Evidence based journalism, from the founder of Wikipedia
Wikitribune launched on April 24, 2017 with 482 votes, #23 of 3,007 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.
In plain words
Wikitribune is a news platform that combines professional journalists with volunteer contributors to produce fact-based articles. Founded by the creator of Wikipedia, it focuses on stories with real-world impact at local and global levels. Articles are designed to be easily verifiable and subject to community improvement, distinguishing it from traditional news outlets by emphasizing transparency and accuracy through collaborative journalism.
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From the sources
Wikitribune is a news platform that brings journalists and a community of volunteers together. We want to make sure that you read fact-based articles that have a real impact in both local and global events. And that stories can be easily verified and improved.
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