Investigative Journalists
The journalists who hold power accountable — uncovering the systems of money, influence, and secrecy that shape American democracy and inform active citizenship.
Jane Mayer
Staff Writer, The New Yorker
Investigative journalist exposing the hidden systems of political power and money in America
Ryan Grim
Co-Founder, Drop Site News
Political reporter uncovering the inner workings of Congress, the progressive movement, and institutional power
Glenn Greenwald
Co-Founder, The Intercept
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who broke the Edward Snowden NSA surveillance story
Why This Matters for Civic Literacy
A functioning democracy depends on a free press that investigates power, exposes corruption, and informs the public. Understanding who holds power — and how they use it — is the foundation of informed citizenship.
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