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Talia Buford
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Assistant Managing Editor, ProPublica
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Talia Buford is ProPublica's talent development director. She joined ProPublica in 2017 as an environment reporter, and was a part of the team whose coverage of the coronavirus was a finalist for the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service. Previously, she was an environment and labor reporter at The Center for Public Integrity, where her work focused mostly on wage theft and the Environmental Protection Agency’s lackluster enforcement of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. She also covered energy for POLITICO Pro, and started her career covering municipal and legal affairs at The Providence (R.I.) Journal. She earned a master’s degree in the study of law from Georgetown University Law Center and a bachelor’s degree in print journalism from Hampton University.
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ProPublica
ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit investigative journalism organization founded in 2007-2008. Its mission is to expose abuses of power and systemic failures in government, business, and other institutions. The organization produces in-depth, public-interest reporting aimed at promoting accountability and reform. ProPublica focuses on long-form, high-impact investigative journalism across various sectors, including government, healthcare, and criminal justice. It collaborates with major media outlets to extend its reach while maintaining editorial control. The organization also provides public databases, such as a repository of nonprofit tax filings, which are valuable resources for researchers and policymakers. ProPublica shares its content under a Creative Commons license, allowing for free distribution with proper attribution. With a team of over 150 journalists, including Pulitzer Prize winners, ProPublica has made significant contributions to legislative changes and policy reforms, showcasing the vital role of nonprofit journalism in today's media landscape.
New York, New York, United States
+1 212-514-5250
Founded: 2008