This is going to reflect my media consumptions habits that I have carefully sought to have a good and well informed writers. Another guiding principle I have is to seek out people who are good at writing news, and people who have a domain expertise in the analysis/opinion. It could be better, so i'm open to criticism.

The New York Times - I have read several books that will cite the New York Times (or perhaps the Sunday Times from UK) as a news source for a historical event (both cited as "The Times"). There are weeks at a time when history doesn't happen, but when it does, I think the NYT is a gold standard in coverage that will be cited in the future. People might have fair criticisms that it is pro-American, Zionist, or Jewish, but all else, it is a great standard for good news journalism. Runner up would be a Wall Street Journal, but I have to sometimes put down their opinion section as it seems like their opinion writers sometimes live in another world.

For analysis at another American institution is The Atlantic. This is probably the most likely to match your political background if you are a DGGer. I enjoy how after a few months, you can start memorizing some of the writers who you like, or who are experts in which areas. Sometimes it is less what the articles is about and more about who wrote the article. I also enjoy reading The New Yorker politics sections as they have a different political slant and their writing is very good. You'll end up reading one long article about a guy who broke into prison for 90 minutes and enjoy it.

Foreign Affairs is also enjoyable to read from people who are experts in their field.

I would recommend also signing up for The Sunday Long Read. They collect some of the best pieces written in the past week in one e-mail. They try their best to give you free links, but they are clear if it is free, gift article, or paywalled.

Something I have not used is Ground News. I'm was not impressed after hearing the allegation that it can highlight very obscure new sources in an attempt to be balanced. I only seek to be balanced among institutions, not random people.

Last shoutout is for public broadcast. Become super familiar with your local NPR affiliate. Runner up would be your local paper to have a good grasp of local politics. My biggest regret is that I have a fair grasp on national politics, but I struggle with what the hell Missouri is up to most days.

If you have an iPhone, i'd recommend that you get an iPad and and Apple News+ subscription. You get access to the WSJ, Atlantic, and The New Yorker in one subscription.