We are journalists, designers and news junkies who want more from the media than headlines and sound-bites. We think today's news machine doesn't do justice to the issues or the people involved in them. And we love a good story. That's why we've built a home for true stories from real people. Orato derives from a Latin term that means, "I speak." That is exactly what you will find in this pioneer news Web site: people. We put a human face on the news by showcasing vivid, first-person stories from individuals involved in current events. Whether it is politics, sports, entertainment, science, love or war, Orato is capturing news in its rawest form. We are a celebration of every person's right to be heard in their own words.