The Latino News Network (LNN) has announced a new partnership with Independent Voter News (IVN) and The Fulcrum, a collaboration designed to expand voter‑first, nonpartisan journalism at a moment when trust in media and government institutions continues to erode. The alliance brings together three organizations committed to elevating civic engagement, strengthening democracy, and ensuring communities — especially those historically marginalized — have access to reliable, independent information.

For LNN, the partnership aligns with its long‑standing commitment to serve multilingual, multicultural audiences across the country. Publisher Hugo Balta said the collaboration reflects a growing demand for journalism that centers community voices and rejects partisan framing. “Our democracy is strongest when every community is informed, engaged, and empowered,” Balta noted. “Working with IVN and The Fulcrum allows us to expand that mission at a critical time for the nation.”

IVN emphasized the shared mission behind the partnership. “This collaboration is about strengthening the public square,” the organization said, underscoring the need for journalism that prioritizes people over parties. “We want to give voters the tools they need to make informed decisions — without the noise, without the spin.”

“This partnership reflects our shared belief that democracy works best when people — not parties — are at the center of the conversation,” said David Nevins, Publisher of The Fulcrum. “By joining forces with Independent Voter News and the Latino News Network, we’re expanding our ability to provide voters with trustworthy, nonpartisan journalism that strengthens civic engagement and builds a healthier public square.”

The collaboration will include shared reporting, cross‑platform publishing, and joint civic‑education initiatives aimed at strengthening public understanding of how government works. It will also expand coverage of issues that disproportionately affect Latino, independent, and underrepresented voters — from voting access to disinformation to the future of nonpartisan primaries.

At a time when political polarization continues to shape national discourse, the three organizations say their partnership is rooted in a simple but powerful belief: voters deserve journalism that puts them first.

Hugo Balta is the executive editor of The Fulcrum and the publisher of the Latino News Network, and twice president of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.