Why We Invested
Investigative journalism plays a crucial role in our political system by holding the powerful accountable and informing the public. In response to the current challenges facing American democracy, ProPublica believes that a renewed societal commitment to investigative reporting is necessary to sustain the critical role the press plays in exposing corruption. ProPublica seeks to fill this gap as a central component to the checks and balances of our democracy.
This grant is a part of a collaboration between Democracy Fund and First Look Media to support the role of a robust, free press in our democracy. Read more about this collaboration here
