Collaborative Journalism The Mirage of Love: Inside the Multi-Million Dollar Industry of Automated Romance Fraud July 23, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan For nearly two years, Maria, a 51-year-old resident of Nicosia, Cyprus, believed she had found her "Greek goddess" status confirmed by a man named Dan. A 45-year-old self-described finance expert…
Investigative Reporting Unpasteurized Divide: Inside the Battle for Raw Milk’s Future Amidst Shifting Policies and Public Health Concerns July 23, 2026 Pevita Pearce Washington D.C. / Fresno, CA – What began as a routine journalistic inquiry into federal health policy unexpectedly evolved into a six-month deep dive into the contentious world of raw…
Community Media The House of Cards: Inside the Fragile Financial Web of Pleroma and IBT Media July 22, 2026 Neng Nana For months, a group of journalists and independent contractors—spread across the globe from Brazil to the Philippines—found themselves caught in a recurring, agonizing cycle: work performed, invoices submitted, and silence…
Civic Technology A New Era for Democracy Tech: Inside the Major Redesign of the Civic Tech Field Guide July 20, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy The digital landscape of civic engagement has reached a new milestone. The Civic Tech Field Guide, long considered the definitive repository for the global democracy technology ecosystem, has officially unveiled…
Media Ethics Reclaiming the Spoils of Organized Crime: Inside the Collaborative Data Investigation Exposing Europe’s Confiscated Assets July 18, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy Introduction In the heart of Europe’s shadow economy, organized crime syndicates amass billions of euros in illicit wealth, acquiring real estate, corporate entities, and luxury goods. While judicial authorities across…
Journalism Education Safeguarding the Information Ecosystem: Inside the DFRLab’s "Digital Sherlocks" Initiative July 17, 2026 Muslim In an era defined by the rapid proliferation of disinformation, deepfakes, and sophisticated online influence operations, the integrity of the global information environment has become a cornerstone of democratic stability.…
