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A behind-the-scenes look at how stories come to life at The Lens. This category shares the reporting process, editorial decisions, and collaborative work that shape investigative journalism.

Michael Sartisky leaves board of The Lens; CPA Bev Nichols becomes a director

The Lens board of directors welcomes a longtime supporter of our nonprofit newsroom.
by The Editors April 1, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

With major funders shifting focus from New Orleans, The Lens needs your donations

Support public-interest journalism so we can keep an eye on powerful people and institutions.
by Steve Beatty December 12, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

The Lens presents a unique event series, Breakfast with the Newsmakers

by Eileen Loh November 7, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Knight Foundation awards $50,000 to create local government contract database

We'll upload as many government contracts as possible to help the public see who's spending taxpayer dollars.
by Steve Myers September 19, 2013 Updated December 26, 2023

Watch live video of Rising Tide 8 conference Saturday

Panels on charter school accountability and New Orleans' economy; keynote address by Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré.
by Steve Myers September 14, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

The Lens honored for website, charter schools coverage, investigative reporting

Without our charter schools coverage, judges wrote, "parents would not be aware of the decisions being made or of the mistakes."
by Steve Myers July 22, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

The Lens named finalist for 6 Press Club of New Orleans awards

Categories include Investigative reporting, best news site, best blog affiliated with a news site, continuing news coverage, community news and social media.
by The Editors June 19, 2013 Updated December 26, 2023

The Lens’ growing audience, collaborations show vibrant news scene in New Orleans

The Lens has tripled its audience, not counting the thousands we reach through print, TV and radio.
by Steve Myers May 24, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Reporter Charles Maldonado joins The Lens to hold government accountable

Staff expansion continues as more readers, donors and partners appreciate out work.
by Steve Myers May 1, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Now in our fourth year, The Lens has new website, office, funding

A site that's easier to view on phones and tablets, a new daily news roundup, more than $1 million in new pledges.
by Steve Beatty February 15, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

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