News Recs
News Recs
A curated collection of quality journalism covering technology, investigative reporting, sports, social issues, and local San Diego news.
Kingscrowd
Investing
Kingscrowd provides expert analysis and insights on equity crowdfunding opportunities. Their newsletter helps investors discover and evaluate early-stage startups and investment opportunities in the crowdfunding space. Yes, I also write the newsletter and this is where I work so I am biased lol. But it’s been a privilige to build out Kingscrowd’s media to showcase its authority in the space and giving a sense of trusted analytics in alternative investing, a market that is rife with bad information.
Why subscribe: Detailed startup analysis, investment ratings, and market trends in the crowdfunding ecosystem.
Wired
Technology
Wired covers the intersection of technology, science, culture, and politics. From AI and cybersecurity to climate change and gadget reviews, Wired provides in-depth reporting on how technology shapes our world.
Why subscribe: Leading tech journalism, deep dives into emerging technologies, and cultural commentary on the digital age.
404 Media
Investigative Technology Reporting
404 Media is an independent, reporter-owned publication covering the intersection of technology, privacy, and power. Founded by former Vice Motherboard journalists, they specialize in deep investigations into surveillance tech, AI misuse, hacking, cybersecurity, right-to-repair, and niche internet communities. Their work has shut down surveillance companies, changed platform policies, and influenced legislation. There aren’t a lot of journalism outfits that know - or know how to - explore technology stories and break through. 404 does it really well. In the era of big tech and big tech increasingly entrenched in government, this is a must-read publication for those that give a shit about data and privacy.
Why subscribe: Impact-driven tech journalism that embeds in communities to expose how technology actually affects people’s lives, not just what PR departments say.
ProPublica
Investigative
ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism with moral force. Winner of multiple Pulitzer Prizes, they expose abuses of power and betrayals of public trust.
Why subscribe: Award-winning investigative reporting that holds the powerful accountable and creates real-world impact.
Daylight San Diego
Local News
Daylight San Diego is a nonprofit newsroom providing community-focused journalism across San Diego. Covering immigration, LGBTQ+ issues, housing, education, activism, and local events, they deliver news and information that is “for you, not just about you.”
Why subscribe: Community-centered reporting that amplifies marginalized voices and covers the issues that matter most to San Diegans.
Defector
Sports & Culture
Defector is an independent, employee-owned sports and culture site. Founded by former Deadspin writers, it combines irreverent sports commentary with sharp cultural criticism and humor.
Why subscribe: Witty, fearless sports writing that goes beyond the scoreboard to examine the absurdities of sports culture.
Assigned Media
LGBTQ+ Issues
Assigned Media provides in-depth reporting and analysis on transgender rights, LGBTQ+ issues, and the politics surrounding gender identity. It offers crucial context and fact-checking in an often-misrepresented area.
Why subscribe: Essential, well-researched journalism on trans rights and LGBTQ+ issues with rigorous fact-checking.
Voice of San Diego
Local News
Voice of San Diego is a nonprofit investigative newsroom focused on holding San Diego’s government, businesses, and institutions accountable. They provide deep local reporting on politics, education, housing, and civic affairs.
Why subscribe: Independent, investigative local journalism that keeps San Diego informed and engaged in civic life.