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The Independent Voice
The Independent Voice is a digital and print news outlet headquartered in Sorell Bay, Perantsa. Founded in 2006 by a group of journalists and academics from the University of Peran, it positions itself as non-partisan yet explicitly left-leaning, committed to social equity, transparency in governance, and civil rights. The publication operates the website https://the-voice.pe and distributes a weekly printed digest in major cities.
Editorial stance
The outlet describes itself as independent and left-leaning, with a mission to counter corporate and partisan media influence in Perantsa’s coastal parliamentary democracy. Its motto, “No masters, no spin”, underscores its commitment to social equity, transparent governance, and civil rights. It frequently challenges conventional economic policy narratives.
Coverage and formats
- Investigative reporting on maritime labour rights and environmental regulation in the Ozmo Sea trade
- Daily online edition at https://the-voice.pe
- Weekly printed digest distributed in major cities
- Emphasis on data transparency and accessible language
Ownership and operations
- Cooperative ownership model
- Staff elect editorial directors on three-year terms
- Refuses government advertising contracts
- Implements open-source standards across its platforms
- Promotes digital privacy for readers and sources
Readership and reception
- Readership skews urban and young, particularly among public service and education workers
- Praised for data transparency and accessible language
- Criticized by business lobbies for perceived bias against industrial reforms
Key facts
- Founded: 2006
- Founders: Group of journalists and academics from the University of Peran
- Headquarters: Sorell Bay, Perantsa
- Ownership: Cooperative model; editorial directors elected on three-year terms
- Website: https://the-voice.pe
- Formats: Daily online edition; weekly printed digest
- Motto: “No masters, no spin”
Role and impact
Academics often cite The Independent Voice as a major influence on Perantsa’s modern activist journalism.