Who Funds Us

Great Lakes Chronicle is an independent news and commentary publication. Our work is supported through a combination of limited advertising, reader support, and independent projects.

We do not accept funding that compromises our editorial independence.

Our Funding Model

Great Lakes Chronicle may receive support through:

  • Limited advertising and sponsorships

  • Reader contributions or voluntary support

  • Media partnerships and independent projects

  • Content licensing or syndication (when applicable)

We do not accept funding that requires favorable coverage, editorial influence, or prior review of our reporting.

Editorial Independence

Funding sources have no control over:

  • What we cover

  • How we report stories

  • Editorial decisions or conclusions

All reporting decisions are made independently. Advertising and editorial operations are kept separate.

Sponsored Content

If Great Lakes Chronicle publishes sponsored or paid content:

  • It will be clearly labeled as such

  • It will be distinct from editorial reporting

  • It will not influence news coverage

Sponsored content reflects the views of the sponsor, not Great Lakes Chronicle.

What We Do Not Accept

We do not accept:

  • Payment for favorable news coverage

  • Political party funding tied to editorial positions

  • Undisclosed funding or “pay-to-play” arrangements

Transparency Commitment

We believe transparency builds trust. While operational and ownership details are maintained privately for editorial independence and safety, our funding principles are public and clear.

If a story involves a potential financial conflict of interest, we will disclose that information when relevant.

Reader Trust Comes First

Our primary responsibility is to our readers and the public. Funding exists to support journalism, not shape it.