Fighting Corruption, Demanding Transparency

Uncovering the hidden networks of power, exposing ethical failures, and demanding accountability from institutions that shape our world.

Whistle-blower Protection: Reality Check

Most whistle-blower protection laws sound impressive on paper. The reality for those who speak up is often quite different.

Public procurement processes promise open competition and value for taxpayers. Behind the scenes, the reality is often quite different.

Billions are spent annually on ethics programs. Research suggests they may actually make unethical behavior more likely.

Campaign finance laws promise transparency about political funding. Complex networks of donors, PACs, and shell organizations tell a different story.

Public companies pay audit firms to verify their financial statements. This arrangement creates conflicts that undermine the entire auditing process.

Drug regulators are supposed to protect public health. Instead, they often serve the interests of the companies they regulate.