Help Expose the Truth
Over 2 million documents. 1.76 million emails. Most have never been read by a human. We need investigators, writers, developers, and specialists to help make sense of it all.
Why Volunteer
The DOJ released millions of pages. Automated tools can index them, but only human reviewers can identify what matters. Every document you review brings us closer to a complete picture.
Volunteers have completed 6,800+ document reviews, identified previously unknown connections, and contributed to published investigations read by over a million people.
This project is community-funded with no advertising, sponsorships, or political affiliations. Your work serves the public interest, not a boardroom.
Open Roles
Click any role to learn more. Select roles you are interested in when you apply below.
Document Reviewer
BeginnerRate documents, flag significant findings, and improve OCR text across 2.1 million pages of court records, FBI disclosures, and DOJ releases.
“You would review declassified FBI reports and flag names, dates, and connections the database has not captured yet.”
OSINT Investigator
IntermediateFollow leads across documents, map connections between persons and entities, and identify patterns buried in millions of pages of evidence.
“You would trace financial flows through shell companies using Deutsche Bank SARs and EFTA exhibits.”
Writer / Journalist
IntermediateWrite investigative articles, explainers, and deep dives sourced directly from primary documents in the database.
“You would turn raw document findings into publishable narratives, like our Tuition Pipeline investigation that traced $2.65M through shell companies.”
Podcast / Media
Any LevelHost or contribute to podcasts, create video explainers, produce social media content, or help with outreach and media relations.
“You would help translate dense court filings and financial records into accessible audio or video content for a wider audience.”
Grant Writer
AdvancedResearch and write grant applications to journalism and public interest foundations to fund the project's infrastructure and expansion.
“You would draft proposals to organizations like the Knight Foundation, Mozilla Foundation, or Craig Newmark Philanthropies.”
Developer
IntermediateContribute to the open-source codebase. The stack is Next.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Tailwind, and D3.js for data visualizations.
“You would help build new investigation tools, improve search performance, or add interactive data visualizations.”
Legal Researcher
AdvancedAnalyze court filings across 12 active cases, track developments, review legal documents, and help map the legal timeline.
“You would cross-reference sworn testimony across depositions to flag contradictions and build evidence timelines for ongoing cases.”
Translator
Any LevelHelp translate the site interface and key investigative content for international audiences. We currently support English, Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish.
“You would translate investigation summaries and site navigation into your native language to help researchers worldwide.”
How It Works
Fill out the form below. It takes about two minutes. Tell us which roles interest you and what experience you bring.
We review every application personally and invite you to the right team channel on Discord within 48 hours.
Get oriented with our contributor guide, pick up your first task, and start making a difference immediately.
Safety & Privacy
Pseudonyms welcome. You do not need to use your real name. Many of our most active contributors work under aliases. Your identity is never published without explicit consent.
This is a public records project. Everything on the site is sourced from government releases and court filings. We do not engage in speculation, and inclusion of a name does not imply guilt. See our editorial standards.
Your data stays private. Volunteer contact information is only used for coordination and is never shared with third parties. We use encrypted communications for sensitive work.
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