Do You Have a Tip for ProPublica? Help Us Do Journalism.

Do You Have a Tip for ProPublica? Help Us Do Journalism.

Got a story we should hear? Are you down to be a background source on a story about your community, your schools or your workplace? Get in touch.
We appreciate you sharing your story and we take your privacy seriously. We are gathering these stories for the purposes of our reporting, and will contact you if we wish to publish any part of your story.
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I’m filling out this survey out because I’d like to:

Tell you about an abuse of power or injustice harming me or someone I know.Share information about my employer or another organization I’m a part of.Sign up as a volunteer source for future reporting in my area of expertise.Help spread the word about crowdsourced projects that members of my community can contribute to.
What is the name of the organization or person you’re writing to us about?
Examples could include a corporation, a government agency, a public official or a religious institution.
What would you like to share with us? Please summarize in a few sentences. (You don’t need to share every detail now. A reporter will follow up if they want to learn more.)
Please answer the following questions to help us connect you with the right ProPublica reporters and editors.
Is your tip or expertise related to a specific state, territory or region?
Is it related to a specific city?
Does it fall into any of these general categories?

Business or consumer protectionChild welfareCourts and judgesCriminal justice or policingDisability issuesEducationElder care or nursing homesEnvironmental issues and climate changeFederal government or national politicsGender and LGBTQ+ issuesHealth careHousingImmigrationInternational politicsLaborMilitary and veteransPandemic response and preparednessRace and racial inequalityState and local government or politicsTechnology and privacyTribal or Indigenous issuesVoting and elections
Please describe your experience in these areas.
For example, did you study or work in this area?
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Are there any particular topics or issues you think we should be covering more, based on your expertise?
Do you have any files you can share?

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What do we need to know in order to follow up on this tip?
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ProPublica works with a trusted network of local and national partners around the country. If we’re unable to follow up on your tip, can we share your tip with a journalist from another news organization who may be able to follow up sooner?

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What communities are you a part of that you’d be willing to help us reach?
For example, people who share a common experience, support groups, professional societies, local organizations, block clubs or social media groups.
Which state or territory do you live in?
Which city?
What’s the best way to reach you with follow-up questions?

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Do you identify as transgender?

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How did this tip come in?

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