A Mastodon server for journalists—by profession or temperament. Please click "Learn more" and read our rules and Code of Ethics before applying.

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We're building a community around ethical, factual journalism and information literacy. This server is invite-only, but anyone who agrees to the rules can apply for an invite. Before applying, please read the server rules and Code of Ethics.

How to apply

Apply here. Please tell us who you are, why you want to be here, and how our Code of Ethics resonates with you. It can also help to include links to other social media profiles if you have them.

federated.press is a fiscally sponsored project of HCB, a 501(c)(3) public charity.

Our DMCA Registration Number is DMCA-1044790. To submit a claim of copyright infringement, please send an e-mail request in compliance with the US Copyright Office standards to dmca@federated.press.

Code of Ethics

By joining this Mastodon instance, you agree to embody the four foundational principles of ethical journalism from the SPJ Code of Ethics:

• Seek truth and report it: Ethical Journalism should be accurate and fair. Ethical journalists should be honest and courageous in gathering, reporting and interpreting information.
• Minimize harm: Ethical journalism treats sources, subjects, colleagues and members of the public as human beings deserving of respect.
• Act independently: The highest and primary obligation of ethical journalism is to serve the public.
• Be accountable: Ethical journalism means taking responsibility for one's work and explaining one's decisions to the public.

Please follow the link and read the full document to learn more.

FAQ

Do I have to be a working journalist to apply? No! This instance is open to everyone. The only requirement is that you follow the rules. Why was my application rejected? This community is for journalists and others interested in information ethics. We’re accepting applications that give a good reason why you want to be here. If your first application wasn’t accepted (e.g., you can’t log in), feel free to reapply.

Funding

federated.press is a member of the HCB, and runs on donations. As a US 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, contributions are tax-deductible.

If you are an active member here, or if you want to support our mission to provide a thoughtful and inclusive home for journalists, researchers, and their allies, please consider a one-time or monthly donation (monthly is strongly preferred—it really helps with cashflow planning!).

Your organization can also become an official sponsor for $30/month. Sponsors get a logo and link on the federated.press/about page (that's this page).

Our current costs consist of:

• Dedicated server — $149/mo
• Amazon SES (for email sending) — $0/mo (free tier)
• Domain name renewal — $60/year

Monthly funding goal: $0 of $200/mo ⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️

Service status

See our status page for our current service status and uptime.

federated.press is a member of the Mastodon Server Covenant.

1. Sexually explicit or violent media must be marked as sensitive when posting
2. No racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, or casteism
3. No incitement of violence or promotion of violent ideologies
4. No harassment, dogpiling or doxxing of other users
5. No content illegal in the United States
6. No misinformation/disinformation
7. No spam, including commercial advertising/promotion and SEO
8. By joining federated.press, you agree to adhere to our Code of Ethics

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