Opinion: Reliable News Sources

Fake news is a big issue, and if we're being honest always has been. I personally think it's gotten to the point where we can't even trust the people being paid to accurately report the news.  

Despite all of this, there are some trustworthy news sources out there that I frequently use. You just have to know where to look. 

1. Associated Press News 

I oftentimes found this news source credited throughout a variety of different articles. For the most part, they report stories first and then other outlets pick those stories up and run them for their own readers. AP is also a non-profit, has no corporate sponsorship, and is not government-funded. I think that speaks a little bit about their credibility. 

2. BBC 

The British Broadcasting Corporation is actually the largest broadcaster in the world. Because Brittan's government funds the organization it is not beholden to corporate interests. BBC has a history of over 90 successful years with a well-earned reputation for accurate, unbiased reporting. 

3. USA Today 

This news outlet is read all over the world and is a major source for millions of people on a daily basis. The op-ends throughout this network are clearly labeled and present a range of viewpoints for all audiences. 

Through some research, I found that AllSides gave this publication a center rating despite the fact that there's been some disagreement. In the end, many people recommend checking their site regularly for "good news." 

4. The Wall Street Journal

Some people may find this inclusion on the list controversial because of the ownership of WSJ by News Corporation, the mega-media conglomeration helmed by the Murdoch family.

The Journal, however, has consistently ranked as highly trusted in the United States, even after its takeover by News Corp. AllSides gives it a strong center rating as well, and it was the only outlet more trusted than distrusted by all groups in the 2014 Pew survey. 

5. The Christian Science Monitor 

Because this is technically a news magazine, the format of the Christian Science Monitor is a little different from the other news sources on this list. They run way fewer stories, but those stories tend to be very in-depth and informational.