Ramonte Means is the sole provider for his family. Working two jobs, he keeps his income low enough to qualify for Medi-Cal and keep his kids covered, coverage now at risk from state and federal cuts. With our partners at @calmatters.org, we got rare access inside St. John's Community Health in LA.

Federal immigration agents used slurs including "wet" and "tonks" to identify people they targeted in Los Angeles last year. That's according to text messages cited in a new court filing seeking to stop racial profiling in immigration arrests. Our partners at @calmatters.org have the full report.

A hidden network of training camps and arms smuggling is fueling the civil war in Sudan. Much of it runs through Libya. Our latest documentary with @lighthousereports.com went on the ground in Libya to uncover the truth. youtu.be/By8YVt4ZjXk?...

This Giving Tuesday, support our nonprofit journalism by becoming an Evident Media Member. Members gain access to video podcasts and behind-the-scenes updates. And they help us keep our documentaries and investigations free. Go to evidentmedia.substack.com to get your first month free.

"This is the First Amendment in action." @zachtoombs.bsky.social joined @jimacosta.bsky.social to talk about the role of citizens and journalists documenting the aggressive tactics of ICE and Border Patrol. Watch the full conversation here. substack.com/home/post/p-...

We've entered the era of AI propaganda. Evident Media's @zachtoombs.bsky.social reflects on recent AI fakes in political messaging and looks to some historical context in our latest founders' blog post. Become an Evident member and read the full article at evidentmedia.substack.com.

We're excited to introduce Evident Media's membership program! For $8/month you'll gain access to exclusive podcasts, workshops, and updates from our team — and you'll help us keep our reporting free for all. Support our mission for investigative visual journalism at evidentmedia.substack.com.

We're partnering with the Saul Zaentz Innovation Fund and @merrillcollege.bsky.social to support documentary journalism in 2026! Read about our new fellowship and our upcoming "Managed by the Algorithm" project here: www.evidentmedia.org/zaentz-fund

Just outside Juneau, Alaska lies Taku, one of the world’s largest tidewater glaciers. For decades Taku resisted climate change while other glaciers in the Juneau Icefield retreated. That ended in 2018. Watch Museum On Fire on YouTube. Link in bio.

Railroads in the US inspect their own tracks and bridges with little oversight, hiding risks of decay and spills as hazardous trains pass through communities. Watch our latest reporting in partnership with @howardcenterasu.bsky.social @merrillcollege.bsky.social @globalreportingcentre.org @npr.org

"What you're basically doing is deconstructing ICE and DHS and their strategies and letting viewers, readers, listeners see for themselves." Thank you to Latino USA for hosting @sergioolmos.bsky.social and featuring our latest reporting in collaboration with @calmatters.org and @bellingcat.com.

Our documentary report "Fighting to Serve" was featured on @pbsnews.org, spotlighting the transgender military service members that face the Trump administration's purge from the armed forces. The full report with correspondent @danming.bsky.social is available now on our YouTube channel.

Here's @theweekendmsnbc.bsky.social and @eugenedaniels2.bsky.social featuring our latest documentary report "Fighting to Serve" and the story of Maj. Erica Vandal, who's now facing a ban from the U.S. military as a transgender service member. Watch the full doc: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0pl...

Transgender soldiers face a purge from the U.S. military. Here's what U.S. senator and combat veteran Tammy Duckworth (@duckworth.senate.gov) told @danming.bsky.social in response to the Trump administration's ban on these service members. Our report here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0pl...

It was an absolute honor to accept this year’s News & Documentary Emmy Award for Video Journalism. Our mission has always been clear: to make the truth evident. This recognition belongs to the journalists who risk everything to stand by that mission.

DHS has deployed predator drones over protests in Los Angeles. @dexdigi.bsky.social i spoke with @josephcox.bsky.social of @404media.co about his reporting on how federal agencies are using these weapons of war inside the U.S. — both for surveillance and for propaganda.

Last month, Operation: Return to Sender screened in San Francisco, Bakersfield, and Los Angeles to incredible audiences — including a standing-room-only crowd in Bakersfield. Huge thanks to @calmatters.org for partnering with us to bring this story to life. Photo credit: Larry Valenzuela

The story behind the story: Here's what inspired correspondent Natasha Del Toro to report on the influx of cryptocurrency investors reshaping Puerto Rico's economy ➡️ Watch the full documentary: vist.ly/3n5iyxq

“People would rather do Airbnb than rent to the people that are living on the island.” As Puerto Rico draws wealthier residents and tourists, its economy is becoming impossible for many to navigate. Watch our full doc featuring correspondent @natashadeltoro.bsky.social: evidentmedia.live/3FbUJ6e

Tax breaks led to an influx of crypto enthusiasts and wealthy investors to Puerto Rico. But is that money making its way into the hands of local residents? Watch our documentary “Paradise for Sale” for the full story, with correspondent @natashadeltoro.bsky.social: evidentmedia.live/3FbUJ6e

Tax breaks led to an influx of crypto enthusiasts and wealthy investors to Puerto Rico. But is that money making its way into the hands of local residents? Watch our new documentary "Paradise for Sale" — with reporting from @natashadeltoro.bsky.social — for the full story: evidentmedia.live/3FbUJ6e

What happens when you turn an island territory into a tax haven? An influx of cryptocurrency entrepreneurs is accelerating the transformation of Puerto Rico's economy. Correspondent @natashadeltoro.bsky.social investigates the impact in Evident's "Paradise for Sale" — premiering Tuesday, May 20.

Getting access to prisons is not easy – but @themarshallproject.org does things a little differently. Lawrence Bartley, host of Peabody-nominated Inside Story, tells @dexdigi.bsky.social about how things have started to change. Support Evident & non-profit journalism: evidentmedia.live/MayDrive

Since our launch, Evident has published documentary journalism that has inspired real change. Our work has received four Emmy nominations and 1M+ views. But we need time and help to keep growing. Thank you for considering a donation to support non-profit journalism: evidentmedia.live/MayDrive

Should teachers also be prison guards? Staff shortages are creating uncomfortable situations in prisons across America. Lawrence Bartley, host of Inside Story by @themarshallproject.org, talks with @dexdigi.bsky.social about how this affects both incarcerated people and the people who work there.

This summer 2024 conversation from "Independent America" offered a snapshot of an ideological shift that shaped fall's presidential election. @giannatoboni.bsky.social set out to understand this right-leaning shift among Latino voters in this Emmy-nominated documentary.

"A Hidden War" revealed systematic destruction of residential buildings across Gaza. Our partner @bellingcat.com analyzed satellite imagery and social posts to uncover a digital trail left by one battalion that specialized in these demolitions — and flaunted them.

We are so proud of the recent announcement that Evident has received four News & Documentary Emmy nominations. Our mission is for our storytelling to always prioritize people over profit. Documentary journalism isn’t just award-worthy. It is essential. Support this mission at vist.ly/3n3jvfu

Congrats to the In Real Life: A Hidden War team — nominated for 2 News & Documentary Emmys. With on-the-ground reporting and satellite analysis from @bellingcat.com, the episode showed how conflict in Gaza and the West Bank became a campaign of clearing and claiming land.

We’re thrilled to share that we’ve received four News & Documentary Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Recorded News Program. At Evident, we’re showing that bold, cinematic storytelling can be created not for profit, but for the public.