About Us

What Is Conservative News Journal?

Conservative News Journal was founded by Shaun Connell and Gerald McConway to provide Americans with reporting that is direct, accountable, and grounded in verifiable facts—especially when government and public institutions fall short of properly representing We the People.

Our mission

Our mission is to publish truth-focused, source-driven reporting that holds government accountable regardless of party affiliation. We aim to surface misconduct, hypocrisy, waste, and abuse wherever it occurs and present the facts in a way that helps readers understand what is happening and why it matters.

Who we serve

Conservative News Journal is written for a primarily U.S.-based audience—readers who value constitutional principles, limited government, individual liberty, and institutional accountability, and who want coverage that challenges official narratives rather than simply repeating them.

Editorial focus

We publish sourced reporting and explainers with an emphasis on:

  • Federal, state, and local government accountability

  • Elections, legislation, and public policy

  • Oversight, investigations, and ethics issues

  • Constitutional rights, civil liberties, and court decisions

  • Institutional influence across media, education, and government agencies

Perspective and transparency

Conservative News Journal is conservative in nature, and we believe transparency about viewpoint matters. We also believe many legacy institutions—including major media—often filter events through ideology rather than straightforward reporting.

Our standard is simple: claims should be supported by reliable sources. When facts are developing, we aim to distinguish between confirmed information and what remains uncertain.

Human editorial oversight

All content published on Conservative News Journal is reviewed by human editors prior to publication. Editors are responsible for accuracy, clarity, and sourcing standards. When errors are identified, we correct them.

Organizational tone

Our tone is direct, plain-spoken, and focused on accountability. We avoid unnecessary commentary and aim to present information clearly so readers can evaluate issues for themselves.

Who we are

Conservative News Journal is a project of American Digest Media. The company was founded and funded by Shaun Connell. We have no other outside funding and operate independently.

Meet the team:


Shaun Connell

Shaun Connell is CEO and conservative media entrepreneur, founding multiple publications focused on direct, no-nonsense commentary challenging DC and mainstream narratives.

Daniel Vaughan

Daniel Vaughan is a Tennessee attorney, author, and columnist near Nashville, writing on politics and culture. He also supports media growth, is active in church, and a Tennessee sports fan.

Jerry McConway

Jerry McConway, veteran conservative political journalist, writes blunt truth; he and Shaun Connell co-founded alt-media publications challenging DC and mainstream.

Matthew Boose

Matt Boose, a Long Island native, is an experienced columnist whose work appears in Conservative Institute, American Greatness, Chronicles, and RealClearPolitics. He enjoys running, old books, and family.
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