The Trace
Internet NewsNew York, United States11-50 Employees
The Trace is an independent, nonprofit newsroom based in Brooklyn, New York, dedicated to expanding coverage of gun violence in the United States. It aims to address what it describes as a shortage of information about firearm-related violence by providing in-depth reporting and context across online platforms. The organization collaborates with other outlets to broaden its reach, including partnerships with BRIC TV and USA Today. In 2023, The Trace launched a Local Reporting Initiative to deepen gun-violence coverage in Chicago and Philadelphia. In September 2025, it received nominations for two Online Journalism Awards and attended the Nonprofit News Awards, highlighting recognition of its digital reporting and storytelling.