Investigative Journalism for Accountability

Operates a nonprofit newsroom that accepts tips and materials from the public on matters of public interest and relies on public donations to fund its journalism.

Produces investigative reporting that has led to changes in city policy, new legislation, budget decisions, indictments, and reversals of injustices, including reporting on stolen SNAP benefits that prompted state-level action and calls for victim reimbursement.

Produces and publishes a weekly podcast on New York City topics and hosts live podcast tapings, reporter Q&As, and community events across the five boroughs.

Produces independent, data-driven journalism to inform New York residents, analyze complex local issues, and keep reporting freely accessible. Publishes explanatory guides to help residents navigate city systems and services.

Runs a confidential tip line for news sources and supports democratized journalism by accepting civic media from diverse contributors, including honorarium-supported original content with time-limited publication.

Conducts investigative reporting on how government actions and policy decisions affect individuals, families, and marginalized communities, using research and fact-checking. Coverage includes disaster response, language access, and rights of vulnerable populations such as river dwellers and Indigenous communities.

Delivers news and explanatory articles on politics, policy, and social issues to inform citizens and support civic participation. Content covers topics such as workers’ rights, healthcare billing, and presidential and congressional actions, reaching over 25,000 unique readers monthly.

Accepts public donations to support independent media initiatives and enables iPhone users to donate to third-party organizations via Apple Pay through its mobile app.

Conducts research projects including tracking the politicization of the Department of Health and Human Services and publishing reports on controversial medical claims, such as a paper co-authored by Harvey Risch promoting ivermectin as a cancer treatment.

Aggregates and hand-curates articles, podcasts, and videos from over 200 independent media outlets, providing access through editorial curation and targeted news feeds. Operates a mobile application and distributes content via emails, push notifications, and a free biweekly newsletter on climate, energy, and environmental issues.

Develops multimedia journalism projects, such as a Pulitzer Center-supported project documenting Indigenous-led environmental stewardship in Roraima, Brazil.

Facilitates networking and discussion among journalists and media professionals to improve LGBTQ+ reporting and media representation.

Operates software applications and digital platforms, collecting user information when individuals register accounts, sign up for newsletters, attend events, or contact the organization, and receives user data from collaborating news organizations, public databases, and marketing partners to support service delivery.

Produces and distributes original podcasts, investigative reporting, and commentary, including stories on anti-science groups and funding networks behind disinformation, with all investigative content made freely accessible to the public.

Co-founded and helped launch Sludge, a news site focused on money in politics, and co-founded the OptOut Media Foundation in 2020 to strengthen independent journalism.

Offers targeted funding opportunities including the Rukeyser Reporting Grants, the Rob Urban Award for reporting in Central and Eastern Europe, and scholarships supporting reporting on Greater China and financial journalism. These programs support emerging journalists in producing in-depth coverage across politics, business, technology, culture, and global markets.

Awards approximately 18 annual scholarships and fellowships to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in international journalism, with awards ranging from $3,000 for independent work to $4,000 to support placement in a bureau of a leading news organization. Over the past 25 years, more than 400 students have been selected for these programs.

Provides reporting grants and seed funding ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to support freelance and student journalists in conducting international reporting on global issues. These grants have supported published projects on topics such as enhanced rock weathering in Brazil and the environmental and social impacts of the Aral Sea’s drying.