What is The Blanket?
The Blanket is an independent media outlet that delivers trustworthy, actionable reporting on Colorado’s biggest challenges with a focus on seeking solutions and holding decision-makers accountable. We cover equity and economic opportunity, policing and public safety, climate and the environment, and government accountability and transparency with the aim of supporting constructive conversations about making Colorado an even better place to live.
How can I support The Blanket?
The best way to support The Blanket is to subscribe to our newsletter.
Another great way to support our work is to share this newsletter by email or on social media.
You can also follow us on social media, and like and share our content. We post most days on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and X.
Why is it called The Blanket?
The Blanket’s name represents our commitment to providing reliable, useful coverage even in challenging conditions. It reflects the value we place on the fabric of community and our promise to cover important issues with humanity and compassion.
Who runs The Blanket?
The Blanket’s founder and editor-in-chief is Mike LaSusa, a journalist who has reported extensively on topics like jobs, immigration and crime all over the U.S. and abroad.
Mike has spent over a decade producing journalism that explores what works and what doesn’t when it comes to solving complicated problems. He has worked on difficult and dangerous beats, which taught him how to report safely and responsibly on high-stakes issues.
Learn more about Mike and his work by visiting his website.
How does The Blanket do its work?
A big part of The Blanket’s reporting involves curating great solutions and accountability journalism being done by other Colorado outlets. We also add value by digging into public records and data, and talking to knowledgeable, credible sources who can add context or clarification based on professional expertise and lived experience.
Where is The Blanket based?
The Blanket is based in Lakewood, Colorado, just outside Denver.
What is The Blanket’s AI policy?
Our general policy is to minimize our use of AI as much as possible, and to be transparent when we do use it. We may use AI for rote editorial tasks like transcription and copy editing. We may also use it for technical tasks like writing code or creating graphics, or to improve accessibility by providing narration or translation for articles and videos. We will never use AI as a reporter or fact-checker.
