Not enough time to keep up with the news?
Looking for factual, unbiased news?
Do you feel like the news is making you insane?
News for Busy People is here to help.
News for Busy People is a twice a week news digest that saves you time and energy, providing you with factual, objective news in a manageable way.
Today, news can be overwhelming and confusing, even stressful. Avoiding news is not the solution. I created News for Busy People to make it easy for you to stay informed. News for Busy People saves you time and energy.
My years of work as a professional journalist trained me how to discern verifiable, significant news from bias commentary and fake news. I spot the difference between stuff and fluff.
News for Busy People is a way I can help you stay sane while staying informed.
This is me, Marganne, holding my sweet Charlie.
My story begins as a journalist…
…writing, editing, taking pictures, and designing for newspapers and other publications for more than 30 years.
I began writing News for Busy People a few years ago after many people asked me how I found credible news.
I read many publications that have a proven track record of being factual and objective. I gathered articles I thought were important based on sources I trust and created the digest eventually known as News for Busy People. I offered it to a handful of friends for free.
Readers shared it with friends and my following continued to grow. Over time, I recognized I was providing a service that people value.
More than a year ago, I was in a car accident. It forced me to stop doing News for Busy People and reevaluate how I spend my time and energy. I realized how much I enjoyed providing this service to my friends.
I’m reintroducing News for Busy People as a paid subscription. As a retiree, this allows me to bring in a small source of income.
I am passionate about helping people stay informed. Regardless of your politics, recognizing credible news helps you make informed choices.
Where do I find news?
The Associated Press, Washington Post, New York Times, and National Public Radio (NPR) provide objective information. They clearly delineate facts from opinions. I follow specific journalists who have a long track record of accuracy and investigative expertise.
Ongoing evaluations of media bias by experts rate these sources as highly factual and objective.
Quality journalism isn’t free. I pay for subscriptions to the Washington Post and New York Times. In exchange I have access to articles from some of the most skilled writers of our times. They see beyond distracting details and present what’s important.
What membership offers
Biweekly News Digest
By subscribing you will receive a news digest in your email inbox twice a week, letting you read all the news you need in one place. As I create each issue, I sort through many news sources, cut through unnecessary content and distracting information, and provide you with a simple digest of news that’s important.
Each issue includes quick summaries of news articles with a link to the original source if you want to read the full article. Keep in mind, some sources may limit how much you can read without a subscription to their publication.
Bonus features in the works
I’m always thinking of new ways to help you navigate the news, and I’m excited to pass those things along. Here are a few things I have in mind.
How can you learn to spot facts from fiction? I plan to share media critiques and examples of opinion pieces that present accurate facts separate from the writer’s opinions. I enjoy reading columnists who show careful consideration of disparate ideas.
I want to help you tell the difference between a commentator and a reporter and how to spot a journalist who moves away from facts into sharing opinions.
As our political season progresses, I’m considering holding live events on Zoom. Would a watch party be valuable during a Presidential debate?
I welcome feedback about what would help you navigate news with more confidence and stay in touch with what is happening locally, nationally, and throughout the world.
Subscribe today!
Sign up through Patreon and let News for Busy People make your life easier and stay sane while staying informed. You will need to create a Patreon account if you do not already have one.
If you want to take a peek before subscribing, contact me to request a sample of a recent issue of News for Busy People.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I feel overwhelmed by the amount of news available and I simply want one source on which I can rely. Is News for Busy People right for me?
Yes. By reading News for Busy People, you will receive information from the top news sources in today’s media market. I sift through articles about a variety of topics and select the most informative ones on each issue I know is important, include a short synopsis, and a link to the full story if you want to know more. This saves you time and energy plus you know where the news comes from. The amount of ‘news’ happening these days can be overwhelming. Not all of it actually is important all of the time. I eliminate the superficial stories leaving you with legitimate news.
I follow the news diligently, but sometimes I’m overwhelmed and have to put it down because it’s too upsetting.
Let News for Busy People help you keep track of what’s important in small bites, sans all the upsetting details and side-stories. Life gets busy and today’s news can be mind-boggling.
Is the news that I receive in News for Busy People factual and unbiased?
Yes. I select stories from sources that receive the highest ratings for being verifiable and impartial. I also trust the sources. I’ve been reading and writing news for more than 40 years. That helps me spot words weighted with bias or misleading headlines. I’ve followed specific journalists and know which ones to rely on for honest, objective information.
How often will I receive a digest in my email?
Twice a week.
How can I cancel if I change my mind?
If you try News for Busy People and decide to cancel your subscription, you can do so by following the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of the email newsletter. It will take you to Patreon, where you can cancel your pledge to News for Busy People.
I read the free newsfeeds on my phone. Isn’t that just as good as News for Busy People?
No. A newsfeed only is as good as the sources it chooses to use. To satisfy a variety of readers, newsfeeds often include publications from the far right to the far left and carry those biases. Studies show that people often pick news to read that reflects what they already believe. News for Busy People relies on facts, not biased opinions.
Some newsfeeds give you access to a few newspapers but primarily bring you features or ’thought pieces’ from magazines. That’s not the news. Many digital magazines publish 20 to 30 or more articles a day. The newsfeed publishes only a few of them. So you may not get an accurate read on the latest news of the day.
Why do I need to create a Patreon account?
Patreon is the service I have chosen for my readers to subscribe to News for Busy People. All people using this service must have a Patreon account, whether they are creating content (that’s me) or supporting creators (that’s you).