These are the series we’re actively publishing right now. Each one tackles a different piece of local power—from land deals to education policy to barbecue politics. Click through any to explore the full archive.
🟠 Runoff Bombshells
When candidates unravel, we roll the tape. One screenshot at a time.
🟠 We Love Receipts
A smirking, screenshot-heavy look at who’s cashing in—and how.
🟠 JNCO Jamboree
Moody ‘90s goth meets civic rebellion. Because culture shapes policy.
🟠 Sunday Centerfold
Four-part dissection of a local podcast that’s equal parts chaos and clue.
🟠 Redistricting Power Grab
The map is the battlefield. We’re naming names and showing lines.
🟠 Mansfield School Files
Boardroom politics, student impact, and the fight for public ed.
🟠 Restaurant Hunt
Where to eat when your values matter as much as your meal.
🟠 The Fair Ground 101
Site walkthroughs and civic toolkits as we roll out new pages and plans.
🟠 Support for the Simmonses
Local elections, public integrity, and a series of receipts that matter.
At The Fair Ground, we publish stories from a growing team of local writers—each assigned to specific tags and topics, each bringing their own lens to civic life.
Some write from personal experience. Some write from professional insight. Some write because they’re fed up. Together, they represent the heartbeat of this platform: transparent, relentless, and rooted in community.
Most of our writers remain anonymous—for now. Not because they’re hiding. But because the work comes first. Their voices will grow more familiar over time, one tagged post at a time.
Each tag below represents an ongoing series, authored by a member of our team. Some are longform investigations. Some are civic explainers. Some are local dispatches and commentary. All are part of The Fair Ground’s mission to help people understand power—and how to shift it.
Our featured contributor:
🟠 The Rational Side of Mansfield (RSOM) – One of our earliest and most consistent collaborators, RSOM brings unapologetic editorial commentary and investigative depth. Known for data-backed reporting, sharp rebuttals, and civic pressure campaigns, RSOM posts are always labeled clearly and distinct from our organizational voice.
🟠 Series Tags So Far
Election Watch, The Receipts, Public Records & FOIA, Mansfield Schools, Watchdog Editorials, Business Influence, Restaurant Hunt, Redistricting & Representation, Culture & Community, The Fair Ground
This list will continue to grow as new voices join our team and new topics demand our attention.
Contributor bios, tag breakdowns, and editorial standards will be rolled out shortly after our official hard launch.
Stay tuned—and keep reading.
(Red = finished, Yellow = Paused, Green = Ongoing)
