Editorial Policy

Last updated: January 2026 Editorial Purpose

This publication operates under principles of journalistic independence and public‐interest reporting.

The Vault Investigates is an independent investigative publication dedicated to documenting and analyzing the systems, organizations, and individuals involved in the monetization of poverty across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.

This publication exists to preserve public records, contextualize information, and publish findings based on source-material — not opinion, ideology, or political affiliation.

All investigations are developed through document analysis, public records review, archival research, and independent reporting.