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Explore app screenshots, team photos, events, media mentions, and awards. Click any image for a larger view.

01. APP SCREENSHOTS

APP MOCKUP SCREENSHOTS

Preview the Union News mobile app interface — from onboarding to live streaming.

02. TEAM & EVENTS

TEAM & EVENTS

Behind-the-scenes moments from the Union News team.

03. SOCIAL PROOF

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

04. AWARDS & RECOGNITION

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.

05. MEDIA MENTIONS

MEDIA MENTIONS

Featured in podcasts, video interviews, articles, and radio broadcasts.

podcastFeb 15, 2026

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.

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videoJan 20, 2026

Union 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.

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articleMar 1, 2026

How 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.

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radioDec 10, 2025

The 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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