Journalistic Landmarks
Welcome to a journey through the pinnacles of investigative reporting. Here, we explore the groundbreaking stories that shaped our world, unveiling the tenacity, skill, and courage behind journalism's most impactful exposΓ©s. From Watergate to #MeToo, discover the techniques and tenacity that turned leads into legends and reporters into icons.
Independent Researchers Spark Volkswagen Emissions Story Uncovering Auto Industry Deception
Discover how West Virginia University scientists uncovered Volkswagen's emissions scandal. Learn about the global impact of their research on auto industry standards.
Bob Woodward Iran Contra Investigation Unravels Complex Source Networks
Explore Bob Woodward's investigation into the Iran-Contra affair. Discover how he navigated complex source networks to expose this 1980s political scandal.
Jack Anderson Pentagon ExposΓ©s Reveal Wasteful Military Expenditures
Discover how Jack Anderson's exposΓ©s revealed billions in wasteful Pentagon spending. Learn about his impact on military budget scrutiny during the Cold War era.
Breaking Clinton Lewinsky Story Becomes Watershed Moment in American Politics
Explore how the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal transformed American politics. Discover its impact on media, public discourse, and the blurring of private-public boundaries in politics.
Chronicle Reporters Break BALCO Steroid Scandal Changing Sports Forever
Discover how SF Chronicle reporters uncovered the BALCO steroid scandal in 2004. Learn about its impact on athletes, leagues, and sports policy worldwide.
LA Times Reporting Explores California Water Wars Inspired by Chinatown
Explore LA Times' deep dive into California's historic water conflicts, inspired by 'Chinatown'. Discover the true stories behind the film's portrayal of power struggles.
Jeremy Scahill Investigation Exposes Blackwater Private Military Contractor Activities
Explore Jeremy Scahill's exposΓ© on Blackwater, revealing private military contractor practices in war zones. Learn how his investigation challenges warfare privatization.
Seymour Hersh Investigation Unveils My Lai Massacre Atrocities in Vietnam
Explore Seymour Hersh's groundbreaking 1969 investigation into the My Lai Massacre. Discover how his reporting revealed U.S. Army atrocities in Vietnam.
Boston Globe Spotlight Team Investigates Catholic Church Abuse Coverup
Discover how Boston Globe's Spotlight team uncovered the Catholic Church's systematic child abuse cover-up. Learn about the investigation that shook an institution.
Geraldo Rivera Willowbrook Expose Sparks Mental Health Care Reform
Explore Geraldo Rivera's shocking 1972 Willowbrook State School exposΓ©. Discover how hidden camera footage of neglect and abuse sparked nationwide mental health reforms.
Baltimore Sun Ghost Fleet Investigation Exposes Maritime Environmental Hazards
Discover Baltimore Sun's investigation into the 'Ghost Fleet' polluting Chesapeake Bay. Learn how aging naval vessels pose toxic risks to local ecosystems.
LA Times Investigation Uncovers Massive Bell City Hall Corruption Scandal
Discover how LA Times uncovered massive corruption in Bell, CA. Learn about exorbitant $800K salaries for officials in one of LA County's poorest cities.
David Walsh Thirteen Year Investigation Exposes Lance Armstrong Cycling Fraud
Explore David Walsh's relentless 13-year investigation into Lance Armstrong's cycling fraud. Discover how his journalism exposed widespread doping in professional cycling.
Guardian NSA Revelations Coverage Balances Journalistic Ethics and National Security
Explore The Guardian's coverage of Snowden's NSA surveillance leaks. Learn how the newspaper navigated journalistic ethics and national security concerns in reporting.
John Carreyrou Investigation Exposes Theranos Biotech Fraud in Silicon Valley
Explore John Carreyrou's groundbreaking Theranos investigation. Discover how his Wall Street Journal reporting exposed Elizabeth Holmes' blood-testing startup fraud.
New York Times Pentagon Papers Publication Sparks Historic Press Freedom Battle
Explore the 1971 Pentagon Papers leak by NY Times. Learn how publishing classified Vietnam War documents sparked a historic legal battle for press freedom.
Science Journalists Battle Big Tobacco to Expose Industry Deception
Discover how science journalists uncovered Big Tobacco's deceptive tactics. Learn about the battle between factual reporting and corporate misinformation shaping public health policy.
Julie K Brown Tenacious Investigation Exposes Epstein Sexual Abuse Scandal
Explore Julie K. Brown's groundbreaking Epstein investigation. Discover how her persistent reporting exposed sex trafficking, a corrupt plea deal, and 80 victims.
Keating Five Scandal Investigation Reveals 1980s Banking Corruption
Discover the Keating Five scandal that rocked 1980s US politics. Learn how this investigation exposed banking corruption and political influence during the S&L crisis.
W Eugene Smith Minamata Disease Photos Expose Environmental Injustice
Explore W. Eugene Smith's powerful Minamata disease photos. Discover how his 1970s photojournalism exposed industrial mercury poisoning and sparked global environmental awareness.