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Fund the deep investigations into authoritarian overreach and help us follow the money and expose the truth.

Democracy is under attack — and independent journalism is one of its last defenses.

It shines a light on injustice. It holds the powerful accountable. And it makes a real difference in people’s lives and in our democracy.

The stakes have never been higher.

As ICE conducts mass deportation raids in communities across America, as National Guard deployments blur the line between military and domestic law enforcement, and as retribution campaigns target perceived political enemies, we're tracking every move. Our investigative and Capitol Hill teams are mapping the architecture of authoritarian power — documenting who's giving the orders, who's funding the operations, and which democratic guardrails are being dismantled in real time.

As we begin 2026, we are deepening our investigations into federal power being weaponized against Americans, and launching bold new projects that will break news and drive impact. While other newsrooms are shrinking or shutting down entirely, we're doubling down on the kind of fearless journalism that matters most — especially now.

Major organizations — including the Fair Media Council, the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing, and Editor & Publisher magazine — have recognized our work with top honors.

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