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Total articles 52

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  Senators launch probe into sale-leaseback company, citing NPR’s reporting : NPR

  By Caitlin Thompson Verified

  Dec. 17, 2024

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  Authoritarian Tech

  By Bradley Jardine, Erica Hellerstein Verified, Caitlin Thompson Verified, Thomas Dworzak

  Oct. 24, 2023

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  Inside New Mexico’s struggle to protect kids from abuse

  By Joanne O'Connor Verified, Caitlin Thompson Verified, Sabrina Provenzani

  Aug. 02, 2023

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Honolulu Civil Beat is a nonprofit news organization founded in 2010 by Pierre Omidyar and Randy Ching. Initially a subscription-based digital news platform, it transitioned to a 501(c)3 nonprofit in 2016 to enhance accessibility and reach a wider audience in Hawaii. The organization is supported by the Omidyar ʻOhana Fund and various donations. Civil Beat specializes in investigative journalism, providing in-depth reporting on critical local issues. It engages the community through events and initiatives, including public records requests that promote transparency in government. The organization also focuses on enterprise reporting and data journalism, contributing to its reputation for accountability. As a member of the Institute for Nonprofit News, Civil Beat is committed to sustainable journalism practices and fostering civic engagement in Hawaii.