QueerDispatch Reporter
The official mobile app for QueerDispatch journalists. Write stories, manage your tips inbox, and publish directly to QueerDispatch.org — from anywhere, on any device.
Journalism, built for the field
QueerDispatch Reporter is a native mobile app built specifically for our editorial team. It connects directly to the QueerDispatch WordPress CMS, giving reporters and editors a fast, focused tool for managing stories and tips without ever opening a browser.
Everything a reporter needs
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Story Feed
Browse all posts on QueerDispatch.org filtered by status — Published, Drafts, or Pending Review. Pull to refresh and search by keyword.
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Tips Inbox
View and manage all submitted tips with status tracking (New, Reviewing, Actioned, Dismissed). One tap to turn a tip into a new story draft.
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Write & Publish
Write full stories with a headline, featured image, categories, and body text. Save as draft, submit for review, or publish directly to the site.
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Image Uploads
Attach photos from your camera roll or take a new photo on the spot. Images upload directly to the WordPress Media Library and attach to your post.
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Submit a Tip
Anyone with the app can submit a tip — with category, body text, optional contact details, and image or file attachments — straight into the editorial inbox.
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iOS, Android & Web
Built with React Native and Expo — a single codebase that runs natively on iPhone and Android, and as a Progressive Web App in any browser. Dark mode included.
See it in action
A purpose-built interface for every part of the editorial workflow.
Tips Inbox
Never miss a lead
Every tip submitted through QueerDispatch.org lands directly in the app’s Tips Inbox. Filter by status, review the full content and contact information, update the workflow status, and convert any tip into a story draft with a single tap.
- Status badges: New, Reviewing, Actioned, Dismissed
- Full tip content with contact details
- One-tap “Create Story from Tip” shortcut
Write & Publish
From field notes to front page
The Write screen gives reporters a clean, distraction-free editor for composing stories on the go. Add a headline, attach a featured image from your camera roll, select categories, and choose whether to save as a draft, submit for editor review, or publish immediately.
- Featured image from camera or photo library
- Category multi-select synced from WordPress
- Draft, Pending Review, or Publish Now
Submit a Tip
Community intelligence, mobilized
The Submit a Tip form lets anyone in the field send a confidential tip directly to the editorial team. Choose a category, describe the tip, optionally provide contact details, and attach supporting images or documents — all in under a minute.
- Category selector matching QueerDispatch taxonomy
- Optional anonymous submission
- Image and document file attachments
Get started in three steps
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Install Expo Go
Download the free Expo Go app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
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Create an Application Password
In your WordPress profile, go to Users → Profile → Application Passwords and generate a new password for the app.
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Scan & Sign In
Scan the QR code from the GitHub repository’s README, then sign in with your WordPress username and the Application Password you just created.
Built on open source
QueerDispatch Reporter is fully open source and built with industry-standard tools. The entire codebase is available on GitHub under the QnEZ organization.
| Technology | Purpose |
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| React Native + Expo SDK 54 | Cross-platform iOS, Android & PWA from one codebase |
| TypeScript | Type-safe development across all screens and API calls |
| NativeWind (Tailwind CSS) | Utility-first styling with dark mode support |
| WordPress REST API | Connects directly to QueerDispatch.org for posts, media, and tips |
| Expo Secure Store | Credentials stored securely in the device keychain |
| Expo Image Picker | Photo library and camera access for image uploads |
Ready to report from anywhere?
QueerDispatch Reporter is available now. Clone the repository, scan the QR code, and you’re live in minutes.
Open source · Built with React Native & Expo · Connects to QueerDispatch WordPress