The American Independent News Network, formerly The Center for Independent Media until January 2010, is an American 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in May 2006 with the stated mission of funding websites that report news from an independent, investigative perspective. The organization looked to develop internet-based local reporting, which could in turn improve the level of public discourse. It operates an independent news network which consists of state-based daily news sites The Colorado Independent, The Florida Independent, The Iowa Independent, The Michigan Messenger, The Minnesota Independent, The New Mexico Independent, and The Washington Independent.
The network states that its mission is to "investigate and disseminate news that impacts public debate and advances the common good. To accomplish its mission, The American Independent News Network operates an independent online news network. An informed citizenry is a fundamental principle of civil society and American democracy; in the words of the Supreme Court in Garrison v. Louisiana: 'Speech concerning public affairs is more than self-expression; it is the essence of self government.' Our reporting emphasizes the positive role of democratically elected government in securing the common good and social welfare, and the continuing benefits of our founding culture of egalitarian government by the people, for the people."
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