The Lever (levernews.com)

Posted on Jan 1, 1

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πŸ“° Overview & Context

The Lever is an independent, reader-supported investigative news outlet founded by journalist David Sirota. Its mission is to expose the corruption and corporate influence underlying American politics, economics, and media.

πŸ•΅οΈ What They Cover

The Lever focuses on deep-dive reporting across a range of urgent topics, including:

  • πŸ›οΈ Political corruption & dark money
  • πŸ’΅ Corporate power & regulatory capture
  • 🌎 Climate change & environmental justice
  • βš–οΈ Judicial influence & Supreme Court rulings
  • πŸ—³οΈ Campaign finance & electoral integrity
  • πŸ“Ί Media narratives and truth distortion

Their journalism has sparked congressional inquiries, driven national conversations, and informed millions of readers seeking accountability from those in power.

πŸ› οΈ Notable Projects

  • Master Plan: An 11-part award-winning podcast series documenting the decades-long strategy to legalize corruption in the U.S.
  • Daily Coverage: Investigations into major legislation, corporate lobbying, fossil fuel influence, and political hypocrisy.

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