April 12, 2013 Sez who? LION joins call for accuracy, attribution LION backs industry statement on plagiarism, ethics: Reporters do a lot of things to earn their keep: interview public figures, comb through public records, attend community events, work to offer comprehensive background on the tough questions we face together. But what we get paid for is something that should never be questioned, never be for sale. Trust. By Dylan Smith
March 18, 2013 LION members reach settlement with sheriff over blacklist The publishers of a California news site, LakeCoNews.com, have settled a lawsuit against a local sheriff after his office agreed to stop blacklisting them and provide public records. By Dylan Smith
February 21, 2013 Ben Ilfeld resigning from LION Board Because of his other business interests, Ben Ilfeld is resigning from the Board of Directors of the Local Independent Online News Publishers, effective Feb. 20. “This is a difficult day for me. I completely believe in LION. I completely believe in local independent publishers. You are all the future.” By Dylan Smith
January 10, 2013 LION members suing local sheriff, alleging retaliation, withheld records The publishers of Lake County News in California are suing their local sheriff, alleging he restricted access to public information in retaliation for reports that he is under investigation for allegedly lying about a shooting in which he was involved. By Dylan Smith
January 4, 2013 LION Publishers announce recruiting success The Local Independent Online News Publishers have recruited 75 inaugural members, the national educational nonprofit announced Thursday. By Dylan Smith
November 15, 2012 LION Board elects new members Hussey and Tuzon Boyd The LION Publishers Board of Directors is pleased to announce the election to two new Directors: Ikaika Hussey and Brandy Tuzon Boyd. By Dylan Smith
October 10, 2012 Role of the Board of Directors Roles and responsibilities of the Board of Directors of Local Independent Online News Publishers. By Dylan Smith
October 10, 2012 Individual Board member duties and responsibilities The role of individual Directors of Local Independent Online News Publishers By Dylan Smith
October 10, 2012 Whistleblower policy LION will not retaliate against an employee or Board member who, in good faith, has made a protest or raised a complaint against some practice of LION, or of another individual or entity with whom LION had a business relationship, on the basis of a reasonable belief that the practice is in violation of law or a clear mandate of public policy. By Dylan Smith
October 10, 2012 Gift acceptance policy LION’s policies on fundraising and gift acceptance By Dylan Smith
October 10, 2012 Document retention and destruction policy As part of a commitment to transparency and disclosure, the LION Board has instituted policies on maintaining corporate documents. By Dylan Smith
October 10, 2012 LION Publishers Code of Ethics Personal and Professional Integrity; Mission; Governance; Legal Compliance; Responsible Stewardship; Openness and Disclosure; Program Evaluation; Inclusiveness and Diversity; Respect; Fundraising By Dylan Smith
