Our Mission
At The Covert Frame, we believe that journalism should be a force for truth, accountability, and positive change. In an era of information overload and superficial reporting, we dive deep to uncover the stories that matter most.
Founded in 2018 by a team of investigative journalists with decades of combined experience, The Covert Frame was born from a shared frustration with the state of modern media. We saw too many important stories being overlooked, too many powerful interests going unchallenged, and too many readers being left with more questions than answers.
Our mission is simple but ambitious: to provide investigative journalism that goes beyond the headlines, challenges conventional wisdom, and holds power to account. We follow the evidence wherever it leads, regardless of who it might inconvenience or what narratives it might disrupt.
Our Values
Rigorous Investigation
We leave no stone unturned in our pursuit of truth, following evidence with meticulous attention to detail and thorough verification.
Independence
We maintain editorial independence from corporate, political, or ideological influences that might compromise our integrity.
Global Perspective
We recognize that important stories transcend borders, and we approach our work with a truly international outlook.
Accountability
We hold ourselves to the same high standards of transparency and accountability that we demand of those we investigate.
Meet Our Team
Sarah Johnson
Editor-in-ChiefFormer investigative reporter for The Guardian with 15 years of experience covering political corruption and corporate malfeasance.
Marcus Chen
Senior Investigative ReporterAward-winning journalist specializing in technology policy and surveillance. Previously with Wired and The Intercept.
Elena Rodriguez
Climate & Environment EditorFormer UN environmental correspondent with expertise in climate policy and corporate environmental accountability.
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Quality investigative journalism requires resources. By supporting The Covert Frame, you're helping to fund the deep, time-consuming work that holds power to account and brings important truths to light.
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