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Twenty Notable
Open Source Journalism Sites

While there are numerous open-source journalism sites and platforms available, here are 20 notable ones:

Every year the OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE GATEWAY will award a Prize for Excellence to the most courageous, groundbreaking reporting. In of its work to uncover Putin's plot to assassinate Russian Dissident Alexei Navalny with the nerve agent Novichok, Bellingcat takes the prize

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OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE GATEWAY

1.     Bellingcat: An investigative journalism organization that specializes in using open-source information and digital tools for in-depth investigations

2.     Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN): A global network of investigative journalists providing resources, training, and support for investigative reporting.

3.     Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE): A nonprofit organization that provides training, resources, and support for investigative journalists.

4.     ProPublica: An independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. They also release their data and tools as open source.

5.     The Coral Project: An open-source project that develops tools and resources to help news organizations improve their online communities and engagement.

6.     Knight Lab: A digital media lab that produces open-source tools and projects to advance journalism in the digital age.

7.     Freedom of the Press Foundation: A nonprofit organization that supports and defends digital press freedom. They develop and maintain secure communication tools for journalists, such as SecureDrop.

8.     Sourcefabric: An international nonprofit organization that develops open-source software for media organizations, including content management systems and newsroom tools.

9.     OpenNews: A community-driven initiative that supports open-source journalism projects and promotes collaboration among journalists and developers.

10. Journalism++: A network of journalists, designers, and developers who collaborate on open-source projects that promote data-driven journalism and storytelling.

11. Apache NiFi: An open-source platform for automating and managing data flows, which can be useful for processing and analyzing large datasets in journalism.

12. LibreOffice: A free and open-source office suite that includes applications for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and more, which can be utilized for journalistic purposes.

13. Popcorn Time: An open-source media player that allows users to stream movies and TV shows, providing access to a wide range of journalistic documentaries and news-related content.

14. Media Cloud: A platform that collects and analyzes large-scale media data, enabling journalists to study news coverage and media trends.

15. Datawrapper: An open-source tool for creating interactive charts and visualizations, which can enhance data-driven journalism.

16. Polar: An open-source platform for collaborative content creation and publishing, suitable for newsrooms and journalistic projects.

17. Sphinx: An open-source documentation generator that enables journalists and writers to create high-quality documentation, articles, and ebooks.

18. Matomo: An open-source web analytics platform that respects user privacy, allowing news organizations to gather data on website traffic and visitor behavior.

19. FactCheck.org: A nonpartisan organization that monitors the accuracy of political claims and statements, providing valuable fact-checking resources and research for journalists.

20. News-Decoder: An online platform that connects students, teachers, and journalists, promoting global understanding and providing educational resources on international issues.

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