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About George Washington News
About George Washington News
George Washington News is an independent news organization committed to the rigorous pursuit of stories, the responsible handling of facts, and the timely publication of content that has been reviewed by at least one person.
We were founded on the principle that the public deserves access to information — specifically, information presented in a way that sounds authoritative and is formatted like journalism. We believe we have largely achieved this.
Our Mission
Our Mission
At GWN, our mission is simple: to report the news. We define "the news" broadly, to include events that have occurred, events that may occur, and events that, while unlikely, cannot be fully ruled out. We approach each story with the same level of commitment regardless of its importance, which means our coverage of a geopolitical crisis receives the same word count as our coverage of a man who trained his dog to open the refrigerator.
We do not have an agenda. We have, at various times, had a general direction, a loose editorial philosophy, and one (1) whiteboard with bullet points on it. We consider this sufficient.
Our History
Our History
George Washington News was established with a clear vision and modest expectations. In our early years, we focused on building a readership, developing our editorial voice, and figuring out what, exactly, we were doing. We have since resolved two of those three things.
Over the years, GWN has grown into a publication that is read by people across a wide range of demographics, including several who found us by accident and returned anyway. We consider this our greatest achievement, narrowly ahead of the time we correctly predicted something.
Our name pays tribute to George Washington, the first President of the United States, who was known for honesty. We chose this name deliberately, and we stand by that choice.
Our Staff
Our Staff
GWN is supported by a dedicated team of journalists, editors, and contributors who bring decades of combined experience to a profession that has, in their words, "been through some things."
Dr. Phillip Garret
Dr. Phillip Garret
Senior Correspondent
Senior Correspondent
Dr. Phillip Garret serves as a Senior Correspondent and is responsible for the majority of our political and national coverage. Dr. Garret holds a doctoral degree in a field he describes as "relevant." He has covered four presidential administrations, two of which he remembers clearly.
Rachel Tong
Rachel Tong
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
Rachel Tong is a Staff Writer whose work spans culture, technology, and lifestyle. Her writing has been described as "incisive," "readable," and "longer than expected but worth it." She joined GWN after a brief career in a different industry, which she does not discuss.
Jonathon P. Evergreen
Jonathon P. Evergreen
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Jonathon P. Evergreen is the Interim CEO of George Washington News. He has held this title since the position became available. When asked about the timeline for a permanent appointment, Mr. Evergreen noted that "interim" is, in many ways, a state of mind. He has been interim for longer than most people are permanent.
Lucy Itch
Lucy Itch
Senior Games Analyst
Senior Games Analyst
Lucy Itch is GWN's Senior Games Analyst and the publication's foremost authority on the gaming industry, a title she holds by default, as no one else has applied for it. Her coverage spans hardware releases, studio acquisitions, and the ongoing question of whether any of this was worth asking the price. Ms. Itch joined GWN following a distinguished career in games media that she describes as "distinguished." She is known for her measured tone, her willingness to finish games before reviewing them, and her relationship with Interim CEO Jonathon P. Evergreen, which both parties have confirmed is ongoing and going well. Ms. Itch maintains that her personal life has no bearing on her editorial independence. Mr. Evergreen has declined to comment, as he typically does.
Stu Pid
Stu Pid
Senior Economy Analyst
Senior Economy Analyst
Stu Pid is GWN's Senior Economy Analyst. He joined the publication after a career in financial commentary during which he developed a reputation for confidence. Mr. Pid covers markets, inflation, consumer behavior, and what he refers to as "the broader economic situation," which he acknowledges is complex and possibly beyond any single person's full understanding, including his own. He holds several certifications and one degree, which he describes as "more than enough." His analysis has been cited by readers who found it useful, and by other readers who found it a starting point. Mr. Pid considers both responses a win.
Dr. Richard Filth
Dr. Richard Filth
Senior Life Analyst
Senior Life Analyst
Dr. Richard Filth is GWN's Senior Life Analyst and the only member of the editorial staff whose business cards include the word "Senior" twice, a discrepancy that has never been fully explained. Dr. Filth covers health, wellness, relationships, domestic life, and what he broadly terms "the human condition," by which he means anything that does not fit into the Politics or Gaming sections. He holds a doctorate in a field he considers applicable to most situations. His work has been described as "thought-provoking," "unconventional," and, on one occasion, "not what we asked for but we ran it anyway." Dr. Filth takes this as a compliment. He has asked that we note he is a doctor, and we have done so, here, in this sentence.
Our Standards
Our Standards
GWN adheres to a strict set of editorial standards, which include:
Verifying facts before publication, when time permits
Providing fair and balanced coverage, defined as coverage that does not openly favor any party, philosophy, or outcome — except in cases where one side is clearly more interesting
Correcting errors promptly, which we define as within the current fiscal year
Clearly distinguishing between news and opinion, unless the piece in question is both, in which case we publish it under "News" and add a disclaimer at the bottom in a small font
We are proud of these standards and have no plans to revisit them.
A Note from the Interim CEO
A Note from the Interim CEO
"George Washington News exists because the world needs more information, and we are willing to provide it. I have been interim CEO for some time now, and in that time I have developed a deep appreciation for this organization, its people, and its potential. I look forward to the continued interim period ahead. Thank you for reading. Please continue to do so."
"George Washington News exists because the world needs more information, and we are willing to provide it. I have been interim CEO for some time now, and in that time I have developed a deep appreciation for this organization, its people, and its potential. I look forward to the continued interim period ahead. Thank you for reading. Please continue to do so."
- Jonathon P. Evergreen, Interim CEO, George Washington News
Contact Us
Contact Us
We welcome tips, corrections, feedback, and messages of general goodwill. We are less enthusiastic about the other kinds of messages, but we receive those too.
To reach our editorial team, please go through the process of contacting them, which we forgot how so figure it out yourself. For when/if you figure it out, do note that responses are typically sent within a reasonable timeframe, which we define as on or by Saturday, October 23, 2077.
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