The Texas Tribune , 2025
Author(s): Zach Despart, Uriel García and Yuriko Schumacher
The Texas Tribune was the first news outlet to reveal where Texas built its first-of-its-kind border wall — information the state does not release publicly. Reporters found the wall was largely constructed in remote areas, with sections full of gaps.
E.W. Scripps is largely responsible for today’s free and independent press. In 1878, E.W. started his own newspaper in Cleveland designed to reach the greatest number of people by being affordable. Most importantly, it was completely independent, which left no party, cause, business or individual above criticism.