The Franklin Center supports and trains investigative journalists to advance transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility in local government, and to spotlight free-market, pro-liberty solutions to difficult public policy challenges. We operate by shining the bright light of transparency into governmentÍs darkest corners. We expose the truth about government mismanagement and overreach. Then we offer a megaphone to those with the best free-market, pro-liberty solutions. Our competitive advantage in moving the needle is our position in the states as a media outlet trusted by all sides of the debate. WeÍre able to communicate directly to the persuadable middle, reaching audiences not normally receptive to the case for these ideas. Our reporting shapes narratives, drives conversations, and lays the foundation for long-term change. We translate theoretical policy into laymanÍs terms and put a human face on the issues.