How We Score Reliability
Every source in The Verity Ledger is evaluated on a 100-point scale based on their track record of accurate reporting, editorial standards, corrections policy, and independence from political or corporate influence. We only include sources that meet our minimum threshold of journalistic integrity.
All Tracked Sources
AP Top News
HighestAssociated Press top news stories — breaking news wire service
ProPublica
HighestIndependent, nonprofit investigative journalism in the public interest
Bellingcat
HighestOpen-source investigative journalism using digital forensics, satellite imagery, and public data verification
Reuters World
HighestReuters world news — one of the most trusted wire services globally
Reuters Investigates
HighestIn-depth investigative reporting from Reuters global newsroom
Center for Public Integrity
HighestNonpartisan investigative journalism focused on government accountability, public policy, and institutional transparency
Reveal News
HighestInvestigative reporting from The Center for Investigative Reporting
ABC News
HighestMajor US broadcast network providing breaking news and investigative reporting
The Guardian US News
HighestUS news coverage from The Guardian - breaking news and current affairs
TIME
HighestTIME is a global media brand built on decades of unparalleled trust and authority. Covering politics, health, science, and culture with rigorous reporting and analysis.
Axios
HighestConcise, fact-forward reporting on politics, policy, technology, and business
The Guardian World News
HighestInternational news coverage from The Guardian - global affairs and current events
Council on Foreign Relations
HighestNonpartisan think tank providing expert analysis on US foreign policy and international affairs. Publishes research-backed geopolitical analysis.
The Conversation
HighestAcademic analysis and expert commentary on current events
The Intercept
HighAdversarial journalism covering national security, politics, and civil liberties
MIT Technology Review
HighMIT-affiliated publication covering emerging technology, AI, biotech, and their societal impact. Known for rigorous, research-backed reporting.
Ars Technica
HighIn-depth technology reporting covering science, policy, and digital culture. Known for technically accurate, well-sourced journalism.
Google News - World
HighGoogle News world news — catches international breaking stories
Google News - Top Stories
HighGoogle News top stories aggregator — catches major breaking news across all sources
Mother Jones
HighSmart, fearless journalism covering politics, environment, and human rights
CNN Top Stories
HighCNN top stories — major US cable news network
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EstablishedOur Promise
We will never publish stories from anonymous blogs, social media accounts, or outlets with a history of fabrication. Every story on The Verity Ledger can be traced back to its original source, a real newsroom with real journalists doing real work.