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| Moderate positive Landing Page
· v3.7 · 2026-02-26
Summary Free Expression & Accountability Champions
ProPublica's landing page presents an independent, non-profit newsroom explicitly dedicated to 'investigative journalism in the public interest.' The site demonstrates strong positive alignment with human rights principles through both editorial mission (Articles 19, 28) and structural design (open access, accessibility features, non-profit independence). The organization operationalizes freedom of expression and information rights through institutional independence, transparent mission commitment, and removal of economic/technical barriers to content access.
Article Heatmap
Negative Neutral Positive No Data
Aggregates
Weighted Mean
+0.58
Unweighted Mean
+0.56
Max
+1.00 Article 19
Min
+0.33 Article 23
Signal
17
No Data
14
Confidence
35%
Volatility
0.21 (Medium)
Negative
0
Channels
E: 0.3S: 0.7
SETL
+0.02
Editorial-dominant
FW Ratio
52%
30 facts · 28 inferences
Evidence: High: 2 Medium: 15 Low: 0 No Data: 14
Theme Radar
Editorial Channel
What the content says
+0.80
Article 19Freedom of Expression
High Advocacy Framing Practice
Editorial
+0.80
SETL
0.00
Page explicitly identifies as 'investigative journalism in the public interest.' Core mission directly advocates for freedom of expression, information, and opinion through accountability reporting. Metadata and mission statement center on free expression and public accountability.
FW Ratio: 57%
Observable Facts
Organization identifies as 'independent, non-profit newsroom.'
Mission explicitly centers on 'investigative journalism in the public interest.'
Landing page implements open access with no apparent paywall or subscription requirement.
Organization maintains presence on multiple social platforms (Facebook, X/Twitter, Mastodon), supporting information distribution.
Inferences
Independent nonprofit structure institutionalizes resistance to commercial pressure that might suppress reporting.
Open-access model operationalizes right to receive information by removing economic barriers.
Multi-platform presence suggests deliberate strategy to amplify free expression across media channels.
+0.60
PreamblePreamble
High Advocacy Framing
Editorial
+0.60
SETL
-0.26
Schema.org metadata and page title explicitly identify ProPublica as 'independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest,' directly advocating for transparency and accountability aligned with UDHR preamble's dignity and justice framework.
FW Ratio: 60%
Observable Facts
Page description states 'ProPublica is an independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest.'
Page implements responsive design and semantic HTML structure supporting multiple device sizes.
Landing page offers no apparent paywall or subscription barrier to content access.
Inferences
The explicit 'public interest' framing aligns with UDHR's commitment to universal dignity and justice.
Structural accessibility choices (responsive design, open access) operationalize the principle of universality.
+0.60
Article 20Assembly & Association
Medium Framing
Editorial
+0.60
SETL
+0.24
Investigative journalism mission implicitly supports freedom of peaceful assembly and association by documenting and scrutinizing restrictions; no explicit editorial content on Article 20.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Site structure supports multiple pathways to content discovery, encouraging diverse audience formation.
Open-access model enables community formation around shared information interests.
Inferences
Journalism focused on accountability scrutinizes restrictions on assembly and association.
Open platform architecture reduces barriers to community formation around shared interests.
+0.60
Article 28Social & International Order
Medium Framing Advocacy
Editorial
+0.60
SETL
+0.24
Investigative journalism mission directly advocates for just social order by documenting institutional failures and accountability; framing around 'public interest' supports right to social and international order.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Mission explicitly centers on 'public interest,' establishing institutional framing around collective social welfare.
Non-profit, independent structure institutionalizes commitment to social order beyond commercial interests.
Inferences
Focus on institutional accountability supports social order where rights are upheld.
Open-access information infrastructure enables participation in constructing just social order.
+0.50
Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
Medium Framing
Editorial
+0.50
SETL
-0.24
Content describes investigative journalism mission, which implicitly acknowledges human equality and dignity by focusing on accountability of power structures. No explicit statement on Article 1.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Organization identifies as 'non-profit' and 'independent,' structurally separating it from commercial profit hierarchies.
Mission centers on 'investigative journalism in the public interest,' implying accountability mechanisms for all.
Inferences
Non-profit structure removes incentive to privilege certain voices based on wealth, operationalizing equal dignity.
Focus on accountability suggests recognition that all actors, regardless of power, are subject to scrutiny.
+0.50
Article 17Property
Medium Framing
Editorial
+0.50
SETL
+0.22
Investigative journalism mission implicitly supports documentation and scrutiny of property rights violations and arbitrary deprivation; no explicit editorial stance.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Non-profit organizational structure separates editorial priorities from commercial property interests.
Inferences
Independence from profit motives reduces incentive to protect property holders from accountability scrutiny.
+0.50
Article 21Political Participation
Medium Framing
Editorial
+0.50
SETL
+0.22
Investigative journalism mission implicitly supports democratic participation by exposing corruption and institutional failures; no explicit editorial stance on political participation.
Accountability reporting enables citizens to make informed political choices.
+0.50
Article 25Standard of Living
Medium Framing
Editorial
+0.50
SETL
0.00
Investigative journalism mission may document violations of right to standard of living; no explicit editorial focus on health, education, or welfare services on landing page.
FW Ratio: 33%
Observable Facts
Open-access information model supports universal information access to advocacy and documentation resources.
Inferences
Investigative journalism scope likely includes documentation of systemic welfare and health failures.
Non-profit structure removes profit incentive that might suppress reporting on corporate welfare violations.
+0.50
Article 26Education
Medium Framing Practice
Editorial
+0.50
SETL
-0.24
Mission supports informed citizenship and critical thinking through investigative reporting; implicitly advocates for education and development; no explicit educational content on landing page.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Responsive, semantic HTML structure supports accessibility for learners with diverse needs.
Open-access model enables educational institutions and individual learners to access investigative reporting without economic barriers.
Investigative journalism develops critical thinking and informed citizenship capacities.
Accessible architecture operationalizes universal right to education by removing technical and economic barriers.
Public-interest mission aligns with education's goal of developing human potential.
+0.50
Article 29Duties to Community
Medium Framing
Editorial
+0.50
SETL
0.00
Investigative journalism mission implicitly supports limitation of rights only as necessary for community welfare; accountability reporting exposes overreach; no explicit editorial content on Article 29.
FW Ratio: 33%
Observable Facts
Public-interest framing suggests institutional commitment to balancing individual expression with community welfare.
Inferences
Accountability journalism scrutinizes rights limitations that exceed legitimate community needs.
Non-profit structure resists commercial incentives for excessive rights restriction.
+0.40
Article 2Non-Discrimination
Medium Framing Practice
Editorial
+0.40
SETL
-0.22
No explicit editorial content on non-discrimination. Mission focuses on investigative reporting without stated commitment to non-discriminatory coverage principles.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Responsive design supports multiple screen sizes and accessibility standards.
No paywall or subscription requirement observed on landing page.
Inferences
Accessibility infrastructure suggests institutional commitment to inclusive access regardless of disability status.
Open-access model removes economic barriers that would discriminate by wealth.
+0.40
Article 14Asylum
Medium Framing
Editorial
+0.40
SETL
0.00
Mission to hold power accountable through investigative journalism implicitly supports right to seek asylum by exposing abuses; no explicit editorial stance.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Open-access model provides information access regardless of origin or residency status.
Inferences
Investigative journalism on institutional accountability can support documentation of persecution claims.
+0.40
Article 23Work & Equal Pay
Medium Framing
Editorial
+0.40
SETL
+0.20
Investigative journalism mission may document labor rights violations and unfair working conditions; no explicit editorial focus on labor rights on landing page.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Non-profit organizational model potentially supports more equitable labor structures than commercial media.
Inferences
Investigative journalism scope may include labor abuse documentation, supporting Article 23 awareness.
+0.40
Article 27Cultural Participation
Medium Framing
Editorial
+0.40
SETL
+0.20
Investigative journalism mission may document violations of cultural participation rights; no explicit editorial focus on Article 27 on landing page.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Organization maintains public-interest focus that may include cultural and scientific accountability.
Inferences
Investigative journalism scope likely includes documentation of cultural and scientific institution failures.
+0.40
Article 30No Destruction of Rights
Medium Framing
Editorial
+0.40
SETL
+0.20
Investigative journalism mission implicitly resists reinterpretation of UDHR in restrictive ways by exposing institutional abuses; no explicit editorial content on Article 30.
FW Ratio: 50%
Observable Facts
Accountability journalism mission documents institutional violations of established rights.
Inferences
Investigative scrutiny of power prevents abuse of rights frameworks for political or commercial purpose.
+0.30
Article 13Freedom of Movement
Medium Framing
Editorial
+0.30
SETL
-0.32
Landing page offers no explicit editorial content on freedom of movement; investigative journalism mission implicitly supports reporting on restrictions to movement.
FW Ratio: 67%
Observable Facts
Landing page accessible without geographic restrictions.
Responsive design supports access across device types.
Inferences
Open-access architecture removes structural barriers to information flow across borders.
ND
Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
No observable content related to right to life, liberty, security of person on landing page.
ND
Article 4No Slavery
No content on slavery or servitude on landing page.
ND
Article 5No Torture
No content on torture or cruel treatment on landing page.
ND
Article 6Legal Personhood
No content on right to recognition as person before law on landing page.
ND
Article 7Equality Before Law
No content on equal protection before law on landing page.
ND
Article 8Right to Remedy
No content on effective remedy for violations on landing page.
ND
Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
No content on arbitrary arrest or detention on landing page.
ND
Article 10Fair Hearing
No content on fair and public hearing on landing page.
ND
Article 11Presumption of Innocence
No content on presumption of innocence on landing page.
ND
Article 12Privacy
Medium Practice
No explicit editorial stance on privacy observed.
FW Ratio: 67%
Observable Facts
No visible privacy policy disclosure on landing page.
No tracking pixels or ad integration visible in provided page content.
Inferences
Lack of visible ad tracking infrastructure may reflect privacy awareness, though absence of explicit privacy messaging limits confidence.
ND
Article 15Nationality
No content on nationality rights on landing page.
ND
Article 16Marriage & Family
No content on marriage or family on landing page.
ND
Article 18Freedom of Thought
No content on freedom of thought, conscience, religion on landing page.
ND
Article 22Social Security
No content on social security on landing page.
ND
Article 24Rest & Leisure
No content on rest and leisure on landing page.
Structural Channel
What the site does
Domain Context Profile
Element
Modifier
Affects
Note
Privacy
—
No privacy policy or data handling disclosure visible in page content provided.
Terms of Service
—
No terms of service visible in page content provided.
Accessibility
+0.15
Article 2 Article 26
Page implements responsive design and semantic HTML structure, supporting multiple screen sizes and accessibility standards, suggesting commitment to universal access.
Mission
+0.25
Preamble Article 19 Article 20
Mission statement explicitly identifies as 'independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest,' directly supporting free expression and accountability.
Editorial Code
—
No explicit editorial guidelines or code of ethics visible in page content.
Ownership
+0.20
Article 19 Article 25
Identified as non-profit, independent organization, which structurally supports editorial independence and freedom from commercial bias.
Access Model
+0.10
Article 19 Article 26
Landing page with no apparent paywall or subscription requirement supports open access to information.
Ad/Tracking
—
No tracking pixels or ad integration visible in provided page content.
+0.80
Article 19Freedom of Expression
High Advocacy Framing Practice
Structural
+0.80
Context Modifier
+0.30
SETL
0.00
Non-profit, independent ownership structure (cached DCP confirms this supports Article 19); open-access model with no paywall ensures universal information access; responsive design supports information reception across devices; no apparent censorship mechanisms or paywall restrictions.
+0.70
PreamblePreamble
High Advocacy Framing
Structural
+0.70
Context Modifier
+0.25
SETL
-0.26
Landing page design prioritizes accessibility (responsive, semantic HTML), open access (no paywall), and institutional independence (non-profit structure), all supporting the foundational UDHR commitment to universal human dignity.
+0.60
Article 1Freedom, Equality, Brotherhood
Medium Framing
Structural
+0.60
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
-0.24
Non-profit, independent organizational structure inherently rejects commercial hierarchy that might subordinate some voices to profit motives, supporting formal equality of voice.
+0.60
Article 26Education
Medium Framing Practice
Structural
+0.60
Context Modifier
+0.25
SETL
-0.24
Accessible design (responsive, semantic HTML) supports universal learning access regardless of disability; open-access model enables educational use; information architecture designed for information discovery and learning.
+0.50
Article 2Non-Discrimination
Medium Framing Practice
Structural
+0.50
Context Modifier
+0.15
SETL
-0.22
Responsive design and accessible HTML support users regardless of disability; open access model ensures no economic discrimination in access to content; no visible discriminatory barriers in site structure.
+0.50
Article 13Freedom of Movement
Medium Framing
Structural
+0.50
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
-0.32
Open access structure and responsive design remove geographic and technical barriers to accessing content; no geo-blocking or device restrictions observed.
+0.50
Article 20Assembly & Association
Medium Framing
Structural
+0.50
Context Modifier
+0.25
SETL
+0.24
Non-profit structure and open access support formation of communities around shared information interests; community-focused landing page design encourages participation and association.
+0.50
Article 25Standard of Living
Medium Framing
Structural
+0.50
Context Modifier
+0.20
SETL
0.00
Open-access model supports information access that enables advocacy for adequate living standards; non-profit structure suggests commitment to public welfare over profit extraction.
+0.50
Article 28Social & International Order
Medium Framing Advocacy
Structural
+0.50
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
+0.24
Independent, non-profit structure establishes institutional order supporting universal rights; open-access information infrastructure supports participation in social order; no apparent structural barriers to understanding rights.
+0.50
Article 29Duties to Community
Medium Framing
Structural
+0.50
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
0.00
Open-access, non-discriminatory structure suggests commitment to balancing individual and community interests; no apparent structural overreach or excessive limitations.
+0.40
Article 12Privacy
Medium Practice
Structural
+0.40
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
ND
Cached DCP notes no privacy policy or data handling disclosure visible in page content. Absence of tracking pixels or ad integration reported suggests potential privacy consideration, though not affirmatively communicated.
+0.40
Article 14Asylum
Medium Framing
Structural
+0.40
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
0.00
Open access and non-discriminatory design support accessibility for persecuted persons; no structural barriers to information access by status.
+0.40
Article 17Property
Medium Framing
Structural
+0.40
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
+0.22
Non-profit structure and independence from commercial pressures suggest resistance to property-based power hierarchy; no apparent favoritism toward wealthy interests.
+0.40
Article 21Political Participation
Medium Framing
Structural
+0.40
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
+0.22
Open-access information infrastructure supports informed citizenship; no apparent structural barriers to political participation based on landing page design.
+0.30
Article 23Work & Equal Pay
Medium Framing
Structural
+0.30
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
+0.20
Non-profit structure may support fair labor practices; no observable structural commitment to labor standards visible on landing page.
+0.30
Article 27Cultural Participation
Medium Framing
Structural
+0.30
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
+0.20
Open-access model potentially supports participation in cultural and scientific communities; non-profit structure may prioritize cultural over commercial interests.
+0.30
Article 30No Destruction of Rights
Medium Framing
Structural
+0.30
Context Modifier
0.00
SETL
+0.20
Non-profit structure and commitment to accountability reporting suggest resistance to manipulation of human rights framework for power consolidation.
ND
Article 3Life, Liberty, Security
No structural elements directly engage this right.
ND
Article 4No Slavery
No structural signals.
ND
Article 5No Torture
No structural signals.
ND
Article 6Legal Personhood
No structural signals.
ND
Article 7Equality Before Law
No structural signals.
ND
Article 8Right to Remedy
No structural signals.
ND
Article 9No Arbitrary Detention
No structural signals.
ND
Article 10Fair Hearing
No structural signals.
ND
Article 11Presumption of Innocence
No structural signals.
ND
Article 15Nationality
No structural signals.
ND
Article 16Marriage & Family
No structural signals.
ND
Article 18Freedom of Thought
No structural signals.
ND
Article 22Social Security
No structural signals.
ND
Article 24Rest & Leisure
No structural signals.
Supplementary Signals
Epistemic Quality
0.67low claims
Sources
0.7
Evidence
0.6
Uncertainty
0.5
Purpose
0.8
Propaganda Flags
0techniques detected
Solution Orientation
0.59mixed
Reader Agency
0.7
Emotional Tone
measured
Valence
+0.5
Arousal
0.4
Dominance
0.6
Stakeholder Voice
0.301 perspective
Speaks: institution
Temporal Framing
presentunspecified
Geographic Scope
national
Complexity
accessiblelow jargonnone
Transparency
0.40
✗ Author✗ Funding
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