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ProPublica (Free)

ProPublica is an independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. Our work focuses exclusively on truly important stories, with “moral force.” We do this by producing journalism that shines a light on exploitation of the weak by the strong and on the failures of those with power to vindicate the trust placed in them. More

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Investigative journalism is at risk. Many news organizations have increasingly come to see it as a luxury. Today’s investigative reporters lack resources: Time and budget constraints are curbing the ability of journalists not specifically designated “investigative” to do this kind of reporting in addition to their regular beats. This is therefore a moment when new models are necessary to carry forward some of the great work of journalism in the public interest that is such an integral part of self-government, and thus an important bulwark of our democracy.

The business crisis in publishing and — not unrelated — the revolution in publishing technology are having a number of wide-ranging effects. Among these are that the creation of original journalism in the public interest, and particularly the form that has come to be known as “investigative reporting,” is being squeezed down, and in some cases out.

ProPublica is led by Paul Steiger, the former managing editor of The Wall Street Journal. Stephen Engelberg, a former managing editor of The Oregonian, Portland, Oregon and former investigative editor of The New York Times, is ProPublica’s managing editor. Richard Tofel, the former assistant publisher of The Wall Street Journal, is general manager.

ProPublica is headquartered in Manhattan. Its establishment was announced in October 2007. Operations commenced in January 2008, and publishing began in June 2008.

Why Now?

The business crisis in publishing is making it increasingly difficult for the companies that control nearly all of our nation’s news organizations to afford—or at least to think they can afford—the sort of intensive, extensive and uncertain efforts that produce great investigative journalism.

It is true that the number and variety of publishing platforms are exploding in the Internet age. But very few of these entities are engaged in original reporting. In short, we face a situation in which sources of opinion are proliferating, but sources of facts on which those opinions are based are shrinking. The former phenomenon is almost certainly, on balance, a societal good; the latter is surely a problem.

More than any other journalistic form, investigative journalism can require a great deal of time and labor to do well—and because the “prospecting” necessary for such stories inevitably yields a substantial number of “dry holes,” i.e. stories that seem promising at first, but ultimately prove either less interesting or important than first thought, or even simply untrue and thus unpublishable.

Given these realities, many news organizations have increasingly come to see investigative journalism as a luxury that can be put aside in tough economic times. Thus, a 2005 survey by Arizona State University of the 100 largest U.S. daily newspapers showed that 37% had no full-time investigative reporters, a majority had two or fewer such reporters, and only 10% had four or more. Television networks and national magazines have similarly been shedding or shrinking investigative units. Moreover, at many media institutions, time and budget constraints are curbing the once significant ability of journalists not specifically designated “investigative” to do this kind of reporting in addition to handling their regular beats.

What We Do

We have created an independent newsroom, located in Manhattan and led by some of the nation’s most distinguished editors, and staffed at levels unprecedented for a non-profit organization. Indeed, we believe, this is the best-led and best-funded investigative journalism operation in the United States.

In the best traditions of American journalism in the public service, we seek to stimulate positive change. We uncover unsavory practices in order to stimulate reform. We do this in an entirely non-partisan and non-ideological manner, adhering to the strictest standards of journalistic impartiality. We won’t lobby. We won’t ally with politicians or advocacy groups. We look hard at the critical functions of business and of government, the two biggest centers of power, in areas ranging from product safety to securities fraud, from flaws in our system of criminal justice to practices that undermine fair elections. But we also focus on such institutions as unions, universities, hospitals, foundations and on the media when they constitute the strong exploiting or oppressing the weak, or when they are abusing the public trust.

We address one of the occasional past failings of investigative journalism by being persistent, by shining a light on inappropriate practices, by holding them up to public opprobrium and by continuing to do so until change comes about. In short, we stay with issues so long as there is more to be told, or there are more people to reach.

We strive to be fair. We give people and institutions that our reporting casts in an unfavorable light an opportunity to respond and make sincere and serious efforts to provide that opportunity before we publish. We listen to the response and adjust our reporting when appropriate. We aggressively edit every story we plan to publish, to assure its accuracy and fairness. If errors of fact or interpretation occur, we correct them quickly and clearly. We aim for a working culture that embraces all of these principles, and insist that they infuse all that we do.

How We Do It

We have a newsroom of 34 working journalists, all of them dedicated to investigative reporting on stories with significant potential for major impact.

How It Is Funded

The Sandler Foundation made a major, multi-year commitment to fund ProPublica at launch. Other philanthropic contributions have been received as well, and more are needed. Click here to donate.

From a philanthropic perspective it is also worth noting that our model assures an unusually high level of accountability for a non-profit. Our stories have to be sufficiently compelling to convince editors and producers to accord them space or time. As they do so consistently, donors will be able to be confident that professional standards are being met and maintained, and that important work is being undertaken.

Beginning in 2011, ProPublica also accepts advertising. And we are constantly exploring possible new revenue streams, although philanthropy, in large gifts and small, will continue to be our principal source of income for the foreseeable future.

California Watch

In the summer of 2009, the independent, nonpartisan Center for Investigative Reporting launched a new reporting initiative called California Watch, the largest group of journalists dedicated to investigative reporting in the state.

The team at California Watch pursues in-depth, high-impact reporting on issues such as education, public safety, health care and the environment. Our reporters also produce stories that hold those in power accountable, while tracking government waste and the misspending of taxpayer resources. More

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GlobalPost

GlobalPost serves readers around the globe with in-depth multimedia reporting from more than 60 international correspondents. Our outstanding team of award-winning journalists includes more than 45 country-based correspondents, as well as beat reporters and analysts covering international business, energy, technology, health, environmental issues and a host of other specialties. Click here to see our growing list of recognized international correspondents and editors. More

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Your newspaper and its website can be affiliated with this pioneering news organization. In an era when foreign reporting has suffered major cuts, and when most newspapers can no longer afford to place or send staff beyond U.S. borders, GlobalPost will be your international news partner. Your syndication partner benefits can include:

The opportunity to receive customized, co-branded coverage from GlobalPost correspondents;
In-depth Sunday/weekend pieces, with longer takes for your website;
Multimedia context for major stories and regional events;
An exclusive private daybook of our international story planning;
Preferred access to special-project journalism several times per year;
A customizable content box with links on your website;
Ability to build custom pages for local immigrant/ethnic audiences using international content from our country and regional pages;

Why is the GlobalPost site different?

GlobalPost is the largest international news organization to launch exclusively on the web, from a U.S. base and perspective. With headquarters in Boston, an outstanding team of editors and correspondents around the globe, and with major financial backing, GlobalPost has the resources to offer intelligent, timely and contextual news coverage. We're not trying to be a wire service: we're working to preserve and grow the revered newspaper art of fine storytelling, in an all-electronic, multimedia environment. GlobalPost has already crafted partnerships with major television news organizations, and we are investing heavily in web photojournalism, video, graphic development and databases.

We offer more than the "who-what-when-where" of a breaking story, because we're experts in the "why." GlobalPost will provide resources you thought had been lost to budget-cutting over the years. We'll bring your readers and site visitors the artistry and musicianship that are hallmarks of telling a great story, the boutique exploration of a far-away culture with links to your hometown, the context and history of a region that help to define and explain today's conflict or reconciliation. We help you to connect your community to the world.

Syndication Partners

The price is market-based and extremely competitive: GlobalPost's syndication director will provide a custom quote for your organization.

You have access to content from our consumer website, and the right to publish content in your newspaper and on your site. Use as much or little as you see fit: GlobalPost requires no "story counts" or per-use fees.

Syndication partners have the right to custom-request correspondent stories for their market, at preferred rates. You will have preferred pricing and access for special project content and select pre-publication/premium-publication materials from GlobalPost.

TechCrunch (Free)

TechCrunch is a leading technology media property, dedicated to obsessively profiling startups, reviewing new Internet products, and breaking tech news.

Founded in June 2005, TechCrunch and its network of websites now reach over 12 million unique visitors and draw more than 37 million page views per month. The TechCrunch community includes more than 2 million friends and followers on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google and other social media. More

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Mashable (Free)

Mashable is the largest independent news source dedicated to covering digital culture, social media and technology. Mashable reports on the importance of digital innovation and how it empowers and inspires people around the world.

Mashable’s 20 million monthly unique visitors and 4 million social media followers have become one of the most engaged online news communities. Numerous studies and leading publications have declared Mashable the most influential online news outlet and a must-read site. More

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USA WEEKEND

USA WEEKEND is the magazine that makes a difference. In print, more than 700 newspapers with a circulation of 22.6 million take us to 48 million readers every weekend. Online, we bring you our weekly articles, additional interviews, contests and other features. Through our Make A Difference Day area, we give you the tools to change your community for the better.

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Climate Central (Free)

Climate Central is an independent, non-profit journalism and research organization. We are dedicated to helping mainstream Americans understand how climate change connects to them, and arming our audiences with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their future. We generate high-quality, easily accessible content for use on our website, with journalism partners, and through other distribution outlets. More

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Credit.com News & Advice (Free)

Credit.com was founded in 1995 to help consumers establish, rebuild, enhance and effectively use credit. We believe that everyone - consumers and financial institutions alike – is served by clarity and transparency. Education is so important to us because when consumers make informed decisions, they are matched with financial products that truly make sense for them, which is ultimately the key to a healthy financial life, as well as a functional and profitable financial industry. In addition to free tools available on the site, our Editorial Team is the primary method we employ to educate the public about credit. We publish approximately 40 original articles per week written by our editorial team, consisting of in-house experts and reporters. More

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Generally, our content fits into four categories:

1. News

These stories can range from 300 word news briefs to 2,500 word, in-depth feature articles. They are designed to keep readers informed about important developments in the world of credit, but more importantly, we emphasize how these developments may practically impact the lives of ordinary citizens.

Examples:

What the Government’s New Consumer Watchdog Means for You

To Save Mortgages, Should We Share Them?

Obama: I’ll Veto Any Bank Regulator Budget Cuts

What the Debit Card Interchange Rules Mean For Consumers

2. Advice

Credit.com experts answer specific questions or address particular problems in order to provide tangible, actionable help to people trying to successfully apply for or use credit, or interact with a financial institution.

Examples:

Reader Q&A: Settling A Closed Credit Card Account

Underwater On Your Home? Your Six Options

Three Misconceptions About Prepaid Cards

Credit Score Q&A: Does Getting Denied Credit Hurt Your Credit Score?

3. Product Reviews

Credit.com experts provide independent, informed reviews of credit and credit related products. We read the fine print.

Examples:

The Best Credit Cards in America: Student and Secured Cards

Credit Cards that Help You Build a Nest Egg

Airline Credit Cards Offering Free Tickets

Credit Cards to Help You Save Money on Gas

4. Analysis/Opinion

Credit.com experts provide expert analysis of topical issues relating to the world of credit and at times more broadly personal finance. These may be explanatory pieces that offer perspective and predictions relating to an important issue, or more hard hitting opinion-driven editorials.

Examples:

Un-Warrented: American Consumers Lose Their Biggest Defender

How the CFPB Should “Regulate” Credit Reporting and Credit Scoring

The Politics of the Credit Score

3 Ways the CFPB Can Help Protect Young Consumers

About our Reporters and Experts

Gerri Detweiler: Personal Finance Expert. Gerri focuses on debt management issues. She has 24 years of experience as a credit educator and consumers advocate, and has authored or co-authored five books, and testified before Congress.

Beverly Harzog: Credit Card Expert. Beverly focuses on credit card issues and provides insight about current news that affects the credit card industry and consumers. She’s a nationally recognized expert on credit card issues and is the co-author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Person-to-Person Lending.

Adam Levin: Credit and Identity Expert and Chairman/Co-founder of Credit.com and Identity Theft 911. Adam’s experience as former director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs gives him unique insight into consumer privacy, legislation and financial advocacy. He is a nationally recognized expert on identity theft and credit.

Chris Maag: Reporter. Chris graduated with honors from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, and has reported for a number of publications including The New York Times, TIME magazine and Popular Mechanics. Chris reports on the latest credit news, and often focuses on the regulation of financial institutions and the use of personal information in the context of financial transactions and elsewhere.

Tom Quinn: Consumer Credit Expert. Formerly with FICO (Fair Isaac), MDS (now Experian) and Citibank, Tom has more than 20 years of experience in the credit industry and shares his insight into credit scoring, credit reporting and the credit granting industry. While he has a strong background in data analytics, he also has the ability to explain credit scoring in a way consumers understand.

Farnoosh Torabi: Money Expert and Personal Finance Contributor. Farnoosh is a nationally recognized author, expert and television host. Author of two books, blogger for MoneyWatch and Yahoo!, and regular guest on television programs including The Today Show’s Money 911.

About Credit.com

Credit.com does not sell any of its own products or services, but our business is based on providing the tools consumers need to make informed financial decisions, and then giving them a trusted platform to make some of those decision. We are a credit advocate, resource, and guide. In addition to our free interactive tools, expert advice and news offerings, we help match our visitors to financial products that make most sense for them. It is all part of helping Credit.com users learn how to manage credit wisely and make smarter financial decisions to improve their quality of life.

As with any news organization, there is a strict dividing line between our editorial and sales teams. Whenever we write about or review a product that is available on Credit.com’s product pages, we disclose that relationship. These relationships NEVER determine which products we mention on our editorial pages nor does it result in ANY preferential editorial treatment. This is one of the things that makes Credit.com unique among other similar sites, which often tend only to write about products they market.

Credit.com’s In the News

Every day, Credit.com experts share their insight on personal finance issues with readers and reporters around the country. What makes us unique is that we are a both a news organization and a trusted resource for other news organizations. We publish stories about financial issues on our own website and on other highly trafficked websites such as ABC News, Yahoo!, Forbes.com and BusinessInsider.com. Our experts talk daily with reporters and editors across the country to about financial issues facing Americans.

Over the past 12 months, Credit.com has been quoted in over 3,000 news articles including in stories in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, the Associated Press network, Reuters, ABC News, CBS News, Fox News, MSNBC and many more. Our experts were quoted in nearly all of the top 100 newspapers in the country, as well as in numerous other media outlets, websites and personal finance, political news and current events blogs. Credit.com experts also host two separate weekly radio programs. The group of experts also routinely make guest appearances on television news programs, from cable news outlets such as the Fox Business Network to local news stations such as WABC-TV New York, (the top local news affiliate station in the country) to nationally syndicated radio programs and networks – such as ABC News Radio and NewsProNet which provides stories to stations all over the country.

Recently, our credit card expert Beverly Harzog discovered and reported on two loopholes in the Card Act. That Credit.com story was picked up and reported on by numerous outlets — including by the Associated Press. The resulting AP story was featured in over 15 newspapers across the United States and distributed to approximately 2,500 other websites. Credit.com is routinely quoted in and featured by the AP.

Credit.com also breaks major news. On July 6, 2011, for example, Credit.com first reported that personal information belonging to 34,000 investment clients of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney had been lost, and possibly stolen, in a data breach. That reporting was distributed by Credit.com to major news outlets and blogs, resulting in pick up and accreditation from The Wall Street Journal, Smart Money, Bloomberg, Reuters, Dow Jones, the AP, the NASDAQ, ABC News, Fox News and Marketwatch, to name a few. The stories were also reported on by hundreds of blogs and other media outlets.

Come Recommended (Free)

Come Recommended Come Recommended is a content agency specializing in careers, recruiting, and human resources. We're led by Heather R. Huhman, a widely-recognized thought leader and expert in the careers space with a decade of experience as a hiring manager. Our mission is to connect job seekers and employers, which we do through advice-driven, non-advertorial content of all kinds. We believe there’s no greater feeling than helping others fulfill their dreams — whether it's landing their dream job/internship or expanding the team of their dream company. We publish approximately 40 original articles per week written by our editorial team.

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Outdoor Hub (Free)

Founded in 2007, Outdoor Hub has grown to become the leading online platform targeting the outdoor enthusiast lifestyle. The Company features mobile applications, a network of over 365 websites and offers a complete suite of services including traditional display ads; customized ad services including dashboard ads, page takeovers, masthead and bookends sponsorships, email blasts, content targeting, geo targeting and market level targeting; editorial content; optimization and reporting; and creative services.

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Cars.com (Free)

Visited by more than 10 million car shoppers each month, Cars.com is the leading destination for online car shoppers, offering credible and easy-to-understand information from consumers and experts to help buyers formulate opinions on what to buy, where to buy and how much to pay for a car. With comprehensive pricing information, side-by-side comparison tools, photo galleries, videos, unbiased editorial content and a large selection of new- and used-car inventory, Cars.com puts car buyers in control of their shopping process with the information they need to make confident buying decisions.

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Gadling (Free)

Gadling is the world's top travel blog, written and edited by passionate travelers and writers. Covering fun, interesting, and relevant travel, Gadling is the premiere source for everything from general travel news to highly specific travel tips, from budget travel to adventure travel -- and for everything in between.

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Money Talks News (Free)

Our goal at Money Talk News is to help you reach your goals by telling stories that matter to you. Stories that offer specific advice on saving more, spending less, investing, and avoiding debt – without making your eyes glaze over.

We have fun telling these stories – we want you to have fun reading and watching them. More

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Kaiser Health News (Free)

Kaiser Health News mission is to provide high-quality coverage of health policy issues and developments at the federal and state levels. In addition, KHN covers trends in the delivery of health care and in the marketplace.

We provide new opportunities for health care journalists to produce in-depth work and a new vehicle to distribute it through collaborations with major news organizations and on this website. More

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KHN is an editorially-independent program of the Kaiser Family Foundation, a non-profit private operating foundation, based in Menlo Park, Calif., dedicated to producing and communicating the best possible analysis and information on health issues.

Read a message from Drew Altman, President and CEO of the Kaiser Family Foundation, about KHN.

KHN's coverage of aging and long term care issues is supported by a grant from The SCAN Foundation, based in Long Beach, Calif. The SCAN Foundation is an independent nonprofit foundation dedicated to advancing a sustainable continuum of quality care for seniors that integrates medical treatment and human services with the greatest likelihood of a healthy, independent life.

KHN accepts no advertising and all original content is available to partner news organizations and the public free of charge. Neither KHN nor the Kaiser Family Foundation is affiliated with the health insurance company Kaiser Permanente. Learn more about our Editorial Policy.

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EDITORS

Laurie McGinley, Editor In Chief, spent 27 years at The Wall Street Journal, most recently as the deputy bureau chief for global economics. She was a national health care policy correspondent and was part of a reporting team that won a Pulitzer Prize in 1997 for AIDS coverage.

Peggy Girshman, Executive Editor, Online, is a former managing editor of National Public Radio, an Executive Editor at Congressional Quarterly and also worked as a producer for Dateline NBC and several PBS series. She has won two Peabody Awards for health policy coverage.

John Fairhall, Executive Editor, News, was a reporter and editor at the Baltimore Sun for 27 years. As an assistant managing editor, he oversaw health and science coverage as well as projects.

Spot.Us (Free)

Spot.Us is a nonprofit project to pioneer “community powered reporting.”

Through Spot.Us the public can commission journalists to do reporting on important and perhaps overlooked topics. Contributions are tax deductible and we partner with news organizations to distribute content under appropriate licenses. More

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Stateline (Free)

Stateline is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news service of the Pew Center on the States. Since 1999, it has reported and analyzed trends in state policy.

Stateline is committed to the highest standards of journalistic excellence and objectivity. Its team of veteran journalists combine original reporting with a roundup of the latest news from sources around the country.

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