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Launch Tarbell.
Improve America.
Rising insurance premiums. High drug prices. Crushing student loan debt. Stagnant wages. Pollution and climate change.
You’re outraged by these realities. You’re losing faith in America. But you’re not resigned to the status quo.
Meet Tarbell™. Your donation today will launch new movement journalism to help citizens understand who really runs America — and take back our power in our republic.
Politicians say the system is rigged. Tarbell will show you how it’s rigged. We will focus on the control of corporations and special interests. We’ll show you how they always win and connect their actions to your life. And we’ll present solutions for you to change the status quo.
We’re nonprofit. Reader-funded. Independent. And we don’t accept advertising.
Reveal who runs America
Why Tarbell is Different
Unique in journalism
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Investigate power
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Improve America
We spotlight solutions to aid our democracy. -
Funded by you
Independent journalism, with no advertising.
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How this will work
The Tarbell model
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People
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Partners
We’ll work with newsrooms nationwide to amplify our stories and your contribution. -
Movements
We’ll make sure our stories inform those who are shaping America’s future.
“There’s too little understanding of how big corporations influence politics and what they are getting in return.”
Wendell Potter, founder of Tarbell
Wendell spent his career helping corporate America lie to protect profits. Now, he’s on the other side, launching Tarbell to give Americans a voice in a political debate dominated by special interests. Learn more about the team of experts supporting Tarbell.