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Our nonprofit newsroom covers the most important news stories of the moment. Common Dreams free online journalism keeps our millions of readers well-informed and engaged.
Oct 28, 2022
Our mission.
To inform. To inspire. To ignite change for the common good.
Who we are.
Founded in 1997, Common Dreams is a reader-supported, independent news outlet created as a new model for media. We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization committed to delivering free, accessible journalism that keeps millions of readers informed, engaged, and motivated.
We are optimists. We believe meaningful change is possible—but only when well-informed, well-intentioned, and determined people demand it. Together, we believe we can achieve our common dreams.
What we value.
We share our readers’ progressive commitments to social justice, human rights, equality, and peace. Beyond serving as a trusted news source, Common Dreams encourages critical thinking and civic engagement on a wide range of social, economic, and civil rights issues affecting individuals and their communities.
What we do.
The Common Dreams newsroom delivers honest, independent reporting you can rely on—every day. We publish a wide range of breaking news, original commentary, videos, and press releases focused on the issues that matter most to progressives worldwide.
All of this content is presented in a single, easy-to-navigate online space, free from advertising and gimmicks. We provide a vital alternative to commercial media, ensuring that urgent issues of today—and hopeful ideas for the future—are not overlooked.
Editorial independence.
Our readers power our work. To protect our editorial integrity, Common Dreams accepts no corporate or government funding and carries no advertising. For more than two decades, hundreds of thousands of small donations have sustained our journalism. Those contributions never influence our editorial judgment or principles.
Our community.
We are hundreds of thousands strong—writers, activists, and everyday people who believe a better world is possible. Our readers form a vibrant community of thinkers and doers committed to change.
Our journalism is free and accessible to all, made possible by the support of readers like you. If you believe in the power of independent media to drive progress, we invite you to support our work by making a one-time or monthly donation.
An Urgent Message From Our Co-Founder
Dear Common Dreams reader, The U.S. is on a fast track to authoritarianism like nothing I've ever seen. Meanwhile, corporate news outlets are utterly capitulating to Trump, twisting their coverage to avoid drawing his ire while lining up to stuff cash in his pockets. That's why I believe that Common Dreams is doing the best and most consequential reporting that we've ever done. Our small but mighty team is a progressive reporting powerhouse, covering the news every day that the corporate media never will. Our mission has always been simple: To inform. To inspire. And to ignite change for the common good. Now here's the key piece that I want all our readers to understand: None of this would be possible without your financial support. That's not just some fundraising cliche. It's the absolute and literal truth. We don't accept corporate advertising and never will. We don't have a paywall because we don't think people should be blocked from critical news based on their ability to pay. Everything we do is funded by the donations of readers like you. Will you donate now to help power the nonprofit, independent reporting of Common Dreams? Thank you for being a vital member of our community. Together, we can keep independent journalism alive when it’s needed most. - Craig Brown, Co-founder |
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Our mission.
To inform. To inspire. To ignite change for the common good.
Who we are.
Founded in 1997, Common Dreams is a reader-supported, independent news outlet created as a new model for media. We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization committed to delivering free, accessible journalism that keeps millions of readers informed, engaged, and motivated.
We are optimists. We believe meaningful change is possible—but only when well-informed, well-intentioned, and determined people demand it. Together, we believe we can achieve our common dreams.
What we value.
We share our readers’ progressive commitments to social justice, human rights, equality, and peace. Beyond serving as a trusted news source, Common Dreams encourages critical thinking and civic engagement on a wide range of social, economic, and civil rights issues affecting individuals and their communities.
What we do.
The Common Dreams newsroom delivers honest, independent reporting you can rely on—every day. We publish a wide range of breaking news, original commentary, videos, and press releases focused on the issues that matter most to progressives worldwide.
All of this content is presented in a single, easy-to-navigate online space, free from advertising and gimmicks. We provide a vital alternative to commercial media, ensuring that urgent issues of today—and hopeful ideas for the future—are not overlooked.
Editorial independence.
Our readers power our work. To protect our editorial integrity, Common Dreams accepts no corporate or government funding and carries no advertising. For more than two decades, hundreds of thousands of small donations have sustained our journalism. Those contributions never influence our editorial judgment or principles.
Our community.
We are hundreds of thousands strong—writers, activists, and everyday people who believe a better world is possible. Our readers form a vibrant community of thinkers and doers committed to change.
Our journalism is free and accessible to all, made possible by the support of readers like you. If you believe in the power of independent media to drive progress, we invite you to support our work by making a one-time or monthly donation.
Our mission.
To inform. To inspire. To ignite change for the common good.
Who we are.
Founded in 1997, Common Dreams is a reader-supported, independent news outlet created as a new model for media. We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization committed to delivering free, accessible journalism that keeps millions of readers informed, engaged, and motivated.
We are optimists. We believe meaningful change is possible—but only when well-informed, well-intentioned, and determined people demand it. Together, we believe we can achieve our common dreams.
What we value.
We share our readers’ progressive commitments to social justice, human rights, equality, and peace. Beyond serving as a trusted news source, Common Dreams encourages critical thinking and civic engagement on a wide range of social, economic, and civil rights issues affecting individuals and their communities.
What we do.
The Common Dreams newsroom delivers honest, independent reporting you can rely on—every day. We publish a wide range of breaking news, original commentary, videos, and press releases focused on the issues that matter most to progressives worldwide.
All of this content is presented in a single, easy-to-navigate online space, free from advertising and gimmicks. We provide a vital alternative to commercial media, ensuring that urgent issues of today—and hopeful ideas for the future—are not overlooked.
Editorial independence.
Our readers power our work. To protect our editorial integrity, Common Dreams accepts no corporate or government funding and carries no advertising. For more than two decades, hundreds of thousands of small donations have sustained our journalism. Those contributions never influence our editorial judgment or principles.
Our community.
We are hundreds of thousands strong—writers, activists, and everyday people who believe a better world is possible. Our readers form a vibrant community of thinkers and doers committed to change.
Our journalism is free and accessible to all, made possible by the support of readers like you. If you believe in the power of independent media to drive progress, we invite you to support our work by making a one-time or monthly donation.
We've had enough. The 1% own and operate the corporate media. They are doing everything they can to defend the status quo, squash dissent and protect the wealthy and the powerful. The Common Dreams media model is different. We cover the news that matters to the 99%. Our mission? To inform. To inspire. To ignite change for the common good. How? Nonprofit. Independent. Reader-supported. Free to read. Free to republish. Free to share. With no advertising. No paywalls. No selling of your data. Thousands of small donations fund our newsroom and allow us to continue publishing. Can you chip in? We can't do it without you. Thank you.