About

Investigative journalism

The International is a media group that investigates important social issues across the world. We are an independent social enterprise company.

The International abides by the following principles:

• Analyze the root causes of issues and their possible solutions impartially.
• Report on the interests of all parties in a dispute without demonizing or victimizing anyone.
• Help readers to develop a better understanding of cultural differences and various perspectives on issues.
• Report on potential issues before they occur in order to stimulate preventive action.
• Help readers to respond to events with ample knowledge and critical thinking.

The International avoids the use of labels such as "left-wing," "right-wing" or "extremist" because they greatly increase disparities between people over time. Instead, we explain the reasons behind people’s ideas and impartially analyze the possible solutions to improve human condition.

The International is also committed to the principles of accuracy, fairness, and integrity in all reporting.

International development

Our reporting focusses on issues central to international development. Each section of The International impartially reports on the possible solutions to some of the world’s most important issues such as conflict, poverty, environmental sustainability, illness, cultural understanding, and inequality. We also follow the progress of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.

Social enterprise

While we are incorporated as a traditional company, we function as a social enterprise. The International does not distribute any profits to owners or investors.

Our surpluses are used for the following:

• Employee salaries and benefits.
• Printing the journal on recycled paper.
• Reducing prices for people with lower incomes.

Staff

Alexandre R. Labrie, Chief Executive Officer
Charles Lunsford, Sales Manager
Jill Langlois, Editor
Robert Hammerschmidt, Editor
Selene Marcum, Editor
Tara Steinberg, Editor
Daniel Tovrov, Journalist
Marisa Menezes, Journalist
Paul Pryce, Journalist
Summer Hortillosa, Journalist
Ryan Olsen, Sales Associate
Thomas Fitzgerald, Sales Associate
Andrew Myers, Administrative Assistant
Lukasz Mlynek, Web Developer