The Nevada Independent is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news and opinion website that was founded in 2017 by veteran political journalist and commentator Jon Ralston. With a commitment to ethical, unbiased, and transparent journalism, our mission is to gather and disseminate important public information while promoting civic engagement. Our primary focus areas include campaigns and elections, federal and state government, economy and business, education, law and criminal justice, health care, immigration, energy, and the environment.

We provide content in both English and Spanish to serve the entire Nevada community, and our content is free for all readers. Our team consists of seasoned reporters and veteran columnists who deliver in-depth news coverage and informed opinions. We are supported by corporate donations, memberships, event ticket sales, sponsorships, and foundation grants, and we disclose all our members and donors.

Rest assured, donors have no influence over our content. At The Nevada Independent, we strive to create a respectful, fair, and inclusive environment, valuing diversity in perspectives and experiences. We follow the code of ethics of the Society of Professional Journalists and maintain a firm firewall between news coverage, opinion, and sources of revenue.

When working with us, you can expect professionalism and adherence to journalistic standards. We prioritize transparency and clarity, conducting interviews on the record unless otherwise agreed upon. We aim to provide accurate and reliable information to our readers, and while we prefer not to use anonymous sources, we may consider them in certain circumstances after thorough verification.

With a dedicated and talented team, we aim to be your trusted source of news and analysis in Nevada