The Lens is the first nonprofit, nonpartisan public-interest newsroom in the New Orleans area. With a focus on investigative and explanatory journalism, their mission is to educate, engage, and empower readers. They aim to provide information and analysis that is crucial for advocating for a more transparent and just governance that is accountable to the public.

The Lens goes beyond traditional newsrooms by dedicating significant time and effort into deeply reporting and analyzing information. As advocates for openness, they provide readers with the source documents used in their reporting, encouraging them to check and challenge their work or build on it through their own research. Their diverse set of financial supporters includes major national foundations, local foundations, and dedicated readers in the New Orleans area.

The Lens is proud to have a highly qualified editorial and research staff, as well as a collaborative network of affiliated organizations. To support their work, you can become a member or make a donation