Somehow, authoritarianism has returned.

Across the world, intolerant, illiberal parties with, at best, a thin commitment to democracy are on the rise. This represents a challenge to journalists.

Until recently the best reporting was done objectively. Where issues were controversial, the media didn’t take a side but reported the discussion. In a liberal society, this is a good principle that allows people to make up their own minds.

However, when the truth becomes controversial, it is not incumbent on the media to give nonsense an airing. Anti-science, antivax, illiberal bigotry. It leads nowhere good. Especially for those using their free speech to teach truth.

We know what side we’re on.

We’re a group of creators committed to reporting truth to the best of our abilities. And we’re starting with the threats to democracy.

The Beacon is a warning and a call for aid. A creator-led, not for profit, pro-democracy news organisation built on the idea that trustworthy information should strengthen society, not divide it.

The attention economy is a battlefield, too often left uncontested by the forces of liberalism. We’re gearing up for this fight. We want you to join us.

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