Only 48% of nonprofit newsrooms that applied for INN membership in 2023 were accepted due to high standards regarding editorial independence and transparency, according to Azimi.
INN's standards prohibit organizations that receive excessive anonymous funding or lack full operational independence, emphasizing the need for quality journalism free from 'dark money' influences.
Azimi highlighted the importance of distinguishing credible journalism from 'pink slime' sites, noting that INN aims to represent quality news through rigorous membership standards.
INN's CEO emphasized the importance of elevating independent journalism, stating that members produce quality, fact-based reporting while maintaining transparency with their funding sources.
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