Run by reporters

You aren’t paying to read The Frontier. You’re paying so everyone can.

The Frontier is an independent, nonprofit newsroom run by Oklahoma journalists. We investigate powerful institutions, hold public officials accountable and publish our journalism without a paywall.

No subscription. No corporate owner. Journalism that belongs to Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma State Capitol
The Oklahoma State Capitol. The Frontier reports across Oklahoma with a focus on accountability and public service.
No paywall Every investigation we publish is available to everyone.
Nonprofit Our journalism is supported by readers, donors and foundations.
Independent Our reporting decisions are made by journalists — not advertisers or shareholders.

Journalists make the decisions here.

The people leading The Frontier have spent their careers in journalism. Our newsroom isn’t part of a corporate chain, and our work isn’t shaped by shareholders or advertisers. We decide what to investigate based on what matters to Oklahoma.

Bobby Lorton

Bobby Lorton

Publisher

Dylan Goforth

Dylan Goforth

Executive Editor

Brianna Bailey

Brianna Bailey

Managing Editor

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Investigative journalism takes time.

It takes public records, data analysis, travel, court filings, source development and reporters with the time and experience to keep asking questions when powerful people would rather they stop.

We don’t charge readers for access to that work. Instead, we ask the people who can afford to support it to help keep The Frontier free for everyone who can’t.

Reporting that doesn’t stop at publication.

Accountability

Tulsa’s municipal jail

After The Frontier investigated deaths and failures of medical care inside Tulsa’s city jail, city officials announced the facility would close.

Environment

Oilfield wastewater

Our reporting has documented how toxic oilfield wastewater threatens farmland, streams and drinking-water sources across Oklahoma.

Public records

Government in the open

We fight for records, challenge secrecy and build reporting tools that help Oklahomans understand how government and powerful interests operate.

A few things to know.

Is my donation tax deductible?

The Frontier is a nonprofit news organization. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Why give monthly?

Monthly gifts give our newsroom dependable support we can plan around, helping fund reporting throughout the year.

Can I make a one-time gift?

Absolutely. Choose “One Time” in the donation form and select any amount.

Can I donate by check?

Yes. Make checks payable to The Frontier and mail them to: The Frontier, 401 South Boston Avenue, Suite 240, Tulsa, OK 74103.

Will I receive a receipt?

Yes. GiveWP will send a donation confirmation and receipt to the email address you provide.

Can I change or cancel a recurring gift?

Yes. Recurring donors can contact The Frontier if they need to update or cancel their donation.