Spotlight (The Boston Globe)

Spotlight, the investigative journalism team at The Boston Globe, specializes in uncovering in-depth stories that reveal important issues impacting the community. They conduct thorough research, interviews, and fact-checking to expose corruption, abuse, and injustice that might otherwise remain hidden. Their work often leads to significant public awareness and change. The Spotlight team gained widespread recognition for their 2002 investigation into sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, which was later adapted into an Academy Award-winning film. Their mission is to hold powerful institutions accountable through diligent and transparent reporting.