A Decade of Independent Watchdog Journalism: Celebrating Ten Years of the Washington Free Beacon

Washington, D.C.—On January 12, 2024, the Washington Free Beacon will mark its tenth anniversary. Over the past decade, the Free Beacon has established itself as a leading source of independent watchdog journalism in the nation's capital.

The Free Beacon was founded by Michael Goldfarb, a former speechwriter for President George W. Bush, and Matthew Continetti, a former editor at The Weekly Standard. The publication's mission is to "hold the powerful accountable and give voice to the voiceless." Over the past ten years, the Free Beacon has broken numerous stories that have had a significant impact on American politics.

Combat Journalism: Ten Years of the Washington Free Beacon, 2012-2024

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In 2012, the Free Beacon published a series of articles that exposed the Obama administration's "Fast and Furious" gun-running operation. The scandal led to the resignation of Attorney General Eric Holder and the launch of a congressional investigation.

In 2014, the Free Beacon published a story that revealed that Hillary Clinton had used a private email server while serving as Secretary of State. The story sparked a major controversy and contributed to Clinton's defeat in the 2016 presidential election.

In 2017, the Free Beacon published a series of articles that exposed the Trump administration's ties to Russia. The stories led to the appointment of Special Counsel Robert Mueller to investigate the Trump campaign's possible collusion with Russia.

The Free Beacon has also been a leading voice in the fight against censorship. In 2018, the Free Beacon published a story that revealed that Google was suppressing conservative content in its search results. The story led to a congressional investigation and calls for Google to be held accountable for its actions.

The Free Beacon is a non-profit organization that is funded by donations from individuals and foundations. The publication has a staff of over 20 reporters and editors who are committed to producing high-quality journalism that is not afraid to challenge the powerful.

As the Free Beacon enters its second decade, it is more important than ever to have a strong and independent watchdog press. Visit the Washington Free Beacon today to support their important work.

Ten Years of Impact

• Exposed the Obama administration's "Fast and Furious" gun-running operation
• Revealed that Hillary Clinton had used a private email server while serving as Secretary of State
• Exposed the Trump administration's ties to Russia
• Led the fight against censorship
• Published over 10,000 articles that have been cited by major news outlets around the world
• Won numerous awards for its journalism, including the National Press Club's "Nonprofit Newsroom of the Year" award

How to Support the Free Beacon

The Free Beacon is a non-profit organization that is funded by donations from individuals and foundations. You can support the Free Beacon's important work by making a donation today.

Contact

Washington Free Beacon
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Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 123-4567
[email protected]

Combat Journalism: Ten Years of the Washington Free Beacon, 2012-2024

by Lisa Pease

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2610 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	370 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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