Our Story.
Our Mission.
To weave the world together and promote social justice by investigating underreported stories, highlighting alternative perspectives, and promoting grassroots media production and critical media literacy.
Our Philosophy.
We believe in journalism’s fundamental importance for democracy. Unfortunately, the content produced by establishment and corporate media outlets is too often framed in ways that reflect the interests of powerful elites, and this weakens journalism’s democratic function. For this reason, our work is grounded in the concept of citizen journalism: the belief that ordinary people can play important roles in the creation of a more democratic media system and a more just world by becoming actively involved in the production, circulation, and analysis of news and information.
Our principled approach to journalism and activism allows us to be transparent about our points of view while still adhering to ethical standards regarding responsible representation and fair treatment of evidence. Taking our name from the Latin contextus (“to weave together”), we seek to fill in the deeper context surrounding important contemporary issues by weaving together voices, perspectives, and questions that are often missing from public discussions. In the process, we seek to contribute to the essential work of helping everyone become more critical consumers of the news.
Who we are.
Founded in 2007 by students, faculty, and alumni from St. Lawrence University,* Weave News now extends beyond those origins to constitute a global community of grassroots journalists who are committed to weaving a better world. Our organization is directed by a team of seasoned Weave News staffers who assist our contributors in sharing their work with the public via original reporting and analysis, podcasts, videography, and other initiatives.
What Do We Do
Investigate stories that are poorly covered, or not covered at all, by the establishment/corporate media.
Publish fresh, critical analysis of contemporary issues with an emphasis on centering and amplifying the voices of individuals, communities, and movements on the front lines of struggles for social justice.
Produce podcasts and other multimedia content featuring the voices of grassroots journalists, activists, authors, and others who are working to create a better information ecosystem and a more just world.
Train and support grassroots journalists, particularly young people, in basic techniques of reporting, editing, media production, and digital content creation.
How you can get involved
Here at Weave News, we are constantly asking ourselves one key question: What are you Weaving? If you support our mission and want to play a role in our work, we encourage you to consider Weaving with us! Just click on Get Involved to learn more about how you can submit your work, volunteer with us, apply to join our staff, bring Weave News to your community, or support our grassroots journalism work with a financial contribution. Thank you, and keep Weaving!
*Views expressed on the website, in Weave News programming, and on our social media channels do not reflect the positions or viewpoints of St. Lawrence University.