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Alternative·Founded 1976
Mother Jones
LeftFoundation for National Progress
Mother Jones is an American nonprofit investigative news organization published by the Foundation for National Progress. Named after labor organizer Mary Harris 'Mother' Jones, it focuses on investigative reporting, political commentary, and social justice coverage. It has broken major stories including the '47 percent' Romney video.
Ownership Chain
Mother JonesFoundation for National ProgressBoard of Directors (nonprofit)
Funding Sources
reader donationsfoundation grantssubscriptionslimited advertising
Known Conflicts of Interest
- •Foundation for National Progress receives grants from progressive foundations, potentially influencing editorial priorities.
- •Strong editorial perspective on issues like gun control, corporate accountability, and climate — while valuable, means coverage is ideologically consistent rather than diverse.
Notable Connections
- •Foundation for National Progress is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- •Major investigative scoops include the Romney '47 percent' video and private prison investigations
- •Donors include progressive foundations and individual supporters
- •Editorial staff have moved to and from major investigative outlets like ProPublica