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Explore app screenshots, team photos, events, media mentions, and awards. Click any image for a larger view.
APP MOCKUP SCREENSHOTS
Preview the Union News mobile app interface — from onboarding to live streaming.
TEAM & EVENTS
Behind-the-scenes moments from the Union News team.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Press mentions, community highlights, and notable coverage of Union News.
PRESS QUOTE
"Union News is exactly what the media landscape needs — a platform that puts the power back in the hands of the people."
Media Industry Review
MEDIA MENTION
"An innovative approach to combating misinformation through community-driven bias detection."
TechCrunch Feature
HIGHLIGHT
"The fundraising campaign with numbered, limited-edition merchandise is a creative approach to building a dedicated founding community."
Startup Weekly
PRESS QUOTE
"Union News tackles one of the most pressing issues of our time — media bias and fake news — with a fresh, community-centered approach."
Civic Tech Digest
MEDIA MENTION
"With live streaming, polls, trivia, and built-in video editing, Union News is building more than a news app — it is building a movement."
Digital Innovation Weekly
HIGHLIGHT
"The 24-hour stats feature that converts every post into an aggregate data dashboard is a game-changer for understanding public opinion."
Data & Society Report
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Milestones and recognition on our journey to combat misinformation.
2025
Civic Innovation Award
Pittsburgh Tech Council
Recognized for innovative approach to community-driven news bias detection and civic engagement.
2025
Startup to Watch
TechCrunch
Featured as one of the most promising civic-tech startups addressing misinformation.
2026
Best Social Impact Platform
Social Innovation Summit
Awarded for building technology that empowers individuals to identify and combat fake news.
2026
Digital Trust Certification
Media Trust Alliance
Certified for commitment to user privacy, data security, and transparent community moderation.
MEDIA MENTIONS
Featured in podcasts, video interviews, articles, and radio broadcasts.
Fighting Fake News with Community Power
Civic Tech Podcast
Jesse Croasmun discusses the founding story of Union News and the vision behind community-driven bias detection on one of the top civic-tech podcasts.
VIEW SOURCEUnion News Platform Demo — Live at Pittsburgh Tech Week
Pittsburgh Tech TV
Live demo of the Union News platform at Pittsburgh Tech Week, showcasing live streaming, bias tagging, and the 24-hour stats feature.
VIEW SOURCEHow Union News Plans to Raise $150K Through Limited-Edition Merch
Startup Journal
An in-depth look at the Union News fundraising strategy — 15 items, 50 editions each, at $200 apiece — and why collectors are paying attention.
VIEW SOURCEThe Future of News Consumption — Interview with Union News CEO
WESA Pittsburgh
Radio interview covering the state of media trust in America and how Union News aims to change the way people consume and evaluate news.
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