# Distill Social

> News, Michigan, Politics, democracy, take action, local news, resistance

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jacapps.distill](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jacapps.distill)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.jacapps.distill`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Distill Social
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 400
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-06-18
- **First published:** 2025-06-18
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 16 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jacapps.distill)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://distillsocial.com/privacy-statement/](https://distillsocial.com/privacy-statement/)

## Description

Progressive news &amp; action, straight from Michigan’s frontlines.<br><br>Stay informed and stay loud with Distill Social—the app that delivers Michigan-based political news, national updates, and daily action items that matter.<br><br>We cut through the noise so you can get to the truth faster:<br><br>- Get daily updates on local and national political news<br>- Discover where to sign ballot petitions that align with your values<br>- Take immediate action with tools to fight fascism in your own backyard<br>- Be the first to know about protests, rallies, and volunteer ops near you<br>- Follow the stories that big media outlets miss—because local news *is* national news<br><br>In a state that could decide the future of our democracy, staying informed isn’t optional—it’s essential. Whether you’re new to politics or deep in the movement, Distill Social gives you the facts, context, and calls-to-action you need to make a difference.<br><br>No fluff. No both-sides-ing. Just the truth—and what to do about it.<br><br>Distill Social is an independent media platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government agency or public office. The views and content expressed across our platforms are solely our own.

## Rankings

- #1,459,098 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.jacapps.distill.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jacapps.distill)