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by specialist 2603 days ago
Maybe we need more investigatory journalism to counterbalance.

Back when I was an election integrity activist, muckraking and so forth, I'd occasionally get hot tips from insiders. Off the record, of course.

Alas, saving democracy doesn't pay very well. I couldn't figure out how to pay the bills, continue the work, and not burn out.

I'm also interested in the ombudsman role(s), and what potential for oversight and governance they have.