====== The Independent Voice ====== {{:countries:perantsa:media:theindependentvoice.jpg?nolink&200|}} The Independent Voice is a digital and print news outlet headquartered in [[countries:perantsa:cities:sorell-bay|Sorell Bay]], [[countries:perantsa|Perantsa]]. Founded in 2006 by a group of journalists and academics from the University of Peran, it positions itself as non-partisan yet explicitly left-leaning, committed to social equity, transparency in governance, and civil rights. The publication operates the website https://the-voice.pe and distributes a weekly printed digest in major cities. ==== Editorial stance ==== The outlet describes itself as independent and left-leaning, with a mission to counter corporate and partisan media influence in Perantsa’s coastal parliamentary democracy. Its motto, //“No masters, no spin”//, underscores its commitment to social equity, transparent governance, and civil rights. It frequently challenges conventional economic policy narratives. ==== Coverage and formats ==== - Investigative reporting on maritime labour rights and environmental regulation in the Ozmo Sea trade - Daily online edition at https://the-voice.pe - Weekly printed digest distributed in major cities - Emphasis on data transparency and accessible language ==== Ownership and operations ==== - Cooperative ownership model - Staff elect editorial directors on three-year terms - Refuses government advertising contracts - Implements open-source standards across its platforms - Promotes digital privacy for readers and sources ==== Readership and reception ==== - Readership skews urban and young, particularly among public service and education workers - Praised for data transparency and accessible language - Criticized by business lobbies for perceived bias against industrial reforms ==== Key facts ==== - Founded: 2006 - Founders: Group of journalists and academics from the University of Peran - Headquarters: [[countries:perantsa:cities:sorell-bay|Sorell Bay]], [[countries:perantsa|Perantsa]] - Ownership: Cooperative model; editorial directors elected on three-year terms - Website: https://the-voice.pe - Formats: Daily online edition; weekly printed digest - Motto: //“No masters, no spin”// ==== Role and impact ==== Academics often cite The Independent Voice as a major influence on Perantsa’s modern activist journalism.