The Inquiry

Independent reporting in the public interest

About Us

The Inquiry is an independent newsroom focused on accountability journalism. We investigate how organizations treat the people they serve — consumers, clients, and the public — and we publish what we find.

We are a small team. We do not take advertising. Our work is supported by our readers.

We believe organizations should have the chance to respond to reporting before publication. If you are named in a story we are preparing, you will hear from us.

Our Standards

We verify claims with documents and named sources. We seek comment from every organization we write about, and we reflect their response accurately. Corrections are published promptly and prominently.