Our Mission

The Directory is built on a simple, uncompromising premise: the strict separation of the public record and political analysis. We believe you deserve to see the unvarnished data of your government, alongside the expert context needed to understand it.

The Facts: The Raw Record
We don’t tell you if a $4 million city zoning bill is good or bad. Our Facts Desk is completely automated, delivering the raw text of city agendas, state bills, and roll-call votes exactly as they are filed. It is the raw civic data, stripped of all political narrative. No spin, no translation. Just the immutable public record.

The Opinions: Analysis & Context
Raw data doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Once the record is published, our Analysis Desk steps in. Here, our human correspondents and veteran reporters take that dry public data and provide the vital context. They point out the political spin, challenge the narrative, and analyze exactly how that legislation impacts you.

We give you the raw data so you can see the truth for yourself, and the expert analysis to understand the bigger picture. You will always know exactly what you are reading.

The Bullpen

Meet the writers, editors, and researchers fighting for transparency.

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Chas Skinner

News Director

Nicholas Molinelli

Editor-in-Chief

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The Directory News

Staff Writer

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Daniel Concannon

Senior Political Correspondent

Our Supporters

The Directory News operates as a non-profit journalism initiative. We rely entirely on the generosity of our subscribers and local patriots who believe that an informed public is the foundation of a free society. Thank you to the following individuals and organizations who have directly funded our investigative efforts this year: