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The Center for Public Integrity

The Center for Public Integrity was founded in 1989 by Charles Lewis. We are one of the country's oldest and largest nonpartisan, nonprofit investigative news organizations.Our mission: To serve democracy by revealing abuses of power, corruption and betrayal of public trust by powerful public and private institutions, using the tools of investigative journalism.
A single white cross is shown on a small dirt area amongst a wide open grassy field.
Growing Food, Sowing Trouble
A common fertilizer can cause explosions. Uneven regulation puts people at risk.
An ariel photograph showing Lake Erie coved in green algae with a boat moving through the middle.
Growing Food, Sowing Trouble
Lake Erie turns toxic every summer. Officials aren’t cracking down on the source.
A farm tractor is shown in a large green field with wind turbines in the background.
Growing Food, Sowing Trouble
Farming’s growing problem
A hand holds small micro-plastics.
Pushing plastics
As the world grapples with plastic, the US makes more of it — a lot more
Elizabeth Warren stands in front of camera and microphones.
US politics
Elizabeth Warren decries big money in politics. Her campaign treasurer embodies it.
Workers in a dark building sort trash from a conveyor belt.
Pushing plastics
Inside the long war to protect plastic
red tulips in front of the white house
Politics
Mum’s the word: Some Democratic presidential hopefuls won’t discuss their big-dollar ‘bundlers’
the irs building
Business, Economics and Jobs
Even Republicans like this tax cut for the working poor. Why was it left out of the Trump tax law?
A closeup photo of a blonde woman wearing a blue shirt beside her husband, whose face has been blurred for privacy.
Americans’ immigration emergency: Their spouses could be deported or exiled if they seek green cards
Woman stands in red dress next to politician.
Inside Donald Trump’s army of super PACs and MAGA nonprofits
Person holds red MAGA hat in his hand.
Politics
Donald Trump created a permanent presidential campaign. Here’s how.
Donald Trump stands with his hands raised at the front of the House of Representatives. Behind him, Nancy Pelosi looks on.
Commentary: Trump’s immigration blame game
A gold coin with the letter B stamped amidst green and red wires.
Finance
By the numbers: A 2018 money-in-politics index
Two men extend their hands for a handshake
Why did Donald Trump’s national security adviser want to meet with a Ukrainian billionaire?
A line of people sit on a panel in front of a large crowd. Behind them, the backdrop says "Russia calling!"
Global Politics
How a sanctioned Russian bank wooed Washington
Four women are lined up for a group picture.
You’re young and broke. Here’s how to still win a congressional seat.
a shrine at an accident scene
Politics
Tragic immigrant deaths fuel drive to ‘flip’ California GOP congressional district
A young woman wearing a purple headdress marches in a rally with Standing Rock Sioux Nation
Justice
Backlash over North Dakota voter ID law could rally Native Americans
A bearded veteran sits outside a tent smoking a cigarette.
Justice
Embattled veterans nonprofits face new complaint with IRS
downtown yazoo city
Development & Education
Race relations in Yazoo City, Mississippi: A brief history
tattered textbooks at a school in mississippi
Development & Education
Failing and forgotten: Black students languish as a Mississippi town reckons with its painful past
Abandoned homes in Hyde Park neighborhood.
Politics
St. Louis’ poorest residents ask: Why can’t our houses be homes?
an unfinished train track in fresno
Business, Economics and Jobs
High-speed rail could transform Fresno’s poorest neighborhood. Will Trump get on the train?
a man stands at near Standing Rock North Dakota
Conflict & Justice
What stands in the way of Native American voters?
flooding in norht carolina
Politics
‘Hope to hopelessness’: Will government step up after second storm? 
a gap in the border wall between the US and Mexico
Business, Economics and Jobs
How ‘The Wall’ could kill a Texas city
the US capitol under dark clouds
Politics
New law: US Senate candidates must e-file campaign finance reports
an i voted sticker
Politics
‘Dark money’ boosts Democratic super PAC that’s battling ‘corrupt campaign finance system’
a sign for Cambridge Analytica
US Diplomacy
Cambridge Analytica parent hired by State Department to target terrorist propaganda
oprah winfrey and michael jordan together
Politics
There are many rich minorities. So why are there no black Koch brothers?
"I voted" stickers on a table
Politics
Five years ago, the Federal Election Commission’s top lawyer resigned. No permanent replacement has yet been named.
facebook on a phone
Media
Federal officials struggle to drag political ad rules into the internet age
An employee uses his mobile phone as he walks past the company logo of Baidu at its headquarters in Beijing, Aug. 5, 2010.
Democratic super PAC hits jackpot with Chinese company stock
An empty speaker's lectern is seen in the rain outside the US Capitol in Washington, October 10, 2013.
Politics
Super PACs are spending big on the 2018 primary election season
FILE PHOTO: A voter peels off an "I Voted" sticker after voting in North Carolina's U.S. presidential primary election at Sharon Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. on March 15, 2016. REUTERS/Chris Keane/File Photo
Politics
Politicos beware: Court ruling could prompt more transparent campaign spending
The building of the US Supreme Court is seen in Washington, DC, June 26, 2017. A recent study shows that three-forths of respondents back a constitutional amendment outlawing the Citizens United decision.
Politics
Study: Most Americans want to kill ‘Citizens United’ with constitutional amendment
A worker at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina uses a glovebox to handle hazardous materials. The Savannah River Site is one of the locations the Trump administration is considering to host a ramp-up in nuclear warhead production.
Conflict
The US is set to ramp up nuclear warhead production. But key proposed sites are plagued by safety problems.
A combination photo shows adult film actress Stephanie Clifford, also known as Stormy Daniels, speaking in New York City, and US President Donald Trump speaking in Washington, Michigan, on April 16, 2018, and April 28, 2018, respectively.
Politics
Donald Trump, Michael Cohen and the Stormy Daniels payment, explained
FEC
Politics
A dubious anniversary for the Federal Election Commission
Brian Endlein (C), of the US Army Reserve 78th Army Band, leads the band in marching during the annual New York City Veterans Day Parade in New York, Nov. 11, 2017.
Global Politics
US senator, 4 congressional candidates say they’ll reject embattled veterans PAC’s cash
US Army Reserve color guard soldiers carry the colors on Fifth Avenue during the annual New York City Veterans Day Parade in New York, Nov. 11, 2017.
Justice
New York officials join the investigation into a veterans ‘charity’ that spends all that it raises on itself
Tom Steyer speaks during the "People's State of the Union" event one day ahead of President Trump's State of The Union Speech to Congress, in Manhattan, New York, Jan. 29, 2018. Darren Ornitz/Reuters
Global Politics
Tom Steyer: Billionaire political megadonor for the people?
Volunteers for BlackPAC work to mobilize voters ahead of the November 2017 election in Virginia.
Election 2016
A liberal super PAC is raising millions to mobilize black voters. Does it matter that its bankrollers are white?
US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) welcomes newly-sworn in Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) and Senator Tina Smith (D-MN)
Global Politics
How Democrats use ‘dark money’ to win elections, despite the rhetoric
The Trump Tower logo is pictured in New York, May 23, 2016.
Business
Did Donald Trump profit from his own presidential transition?
A supporter of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan waves a US and Turkish flag as he waits for him to arrive outside of The Peninsula hotel in Manhattan, New York City, Sept. 19, 2017.
Conflict
Turkey’s propaganda war targets America’s state capitals
An exterior view of InfoCision's building in Dayton, Ohio.
Conflict
High-profile charities distancing themselves from telemarketer following federal allegations
Donald Trump hands a five-dollar bill back to a supporter after signing it for her following a rally with sportsmen in Walterboro, South Carolina, Feb. 17, 2016.
Global Politics
Actions, not words, tell Trump’s political money story
The Federal Trade Commission building in Washington, D.C.
Conflict
Telemarketer for conservative causes pays $250,000 fine
Attendees partake in the inauguration ceremonies to swear in Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States at the US Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2017.
Global Politics
By the numbers: a 2017 money-in-politics index
Kirstjen Nielsen testifies to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on her nomination to be secretary of the Department of Homeland Security in Washington, Nov. 8, 2017.
Global Politics
A former Panama agent is guiding Trump’s Homeland Security pick
Greg Gianforte
Economics
How slamming campaign finance laws helped Greg Gianforte become a congressman
citizens united
Conflict
Kochs are key among small group quietly funding legal assault on campaign finance regulation
Children stand next to a banner against the US President's proposed end of the DACA program
Justice
Thousands of immigrants with ‘protected status’ face possible deportation
Wilbur Ross
Global Politics
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross sells shipping investment
Trump
Global Politics
CEOs scolded Trump after Charlottesville. Will corporations close their checkbooks?
FEC
Global Politics
Will Donald Trump let the Federal Election Commission rot?
Democrats
Leaders
Democrats say Citizens United should die. Here’s why that won’t happen.
Capitol building
Finance
Statehouses, not Congress, hosting biggest political money fights
Pittenger
Economics
Members of Congress scoring personal loans from political supporters