Rolling Stone published a report revealing an audio recording in which Jonathan Majors appears to admit to strangling his former partner, reinforcing the role of investigative journalism in holding public figures accountable.

Rolling Stone published a comprehensive investigative piece on the threats of authoritarianism under Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 election, featuring expert opinions on fascism and the dangers of oligarchic power. The article serves as an anti-fascist statement by challenging autocratic narratives and mobilizing public dissent.

Rolling Stone published an investigative article on September 1, 2024, highlighting how Donald Trump praised Hungary's authoritarian leader Viktor Orbán, raising concerns about the influence of authoritarian ideologies in American politics. The piece examines ties between Trump, Orbán, and pro-Russian agendas, reflecting the magazine's commitment to critical journalism and countering fascist narratives.

Rolling Stone published an investigative article outlining how proposed expansion of surveillance powers under the new bill could enable a future Trump administration to target the media, compromise journalists' confidential sources, and undermine press freedom. This report highlights the magazine's role in alerting the public to potential authoritarian abuses of power.

Rolling Stone published an investigative article on February 12, 2024, detailing survey results that reveal widespread acceptance of fascist, authoritarian rhetoric among a significant segment of Trump voters. The report highlights how extremist narratives—such as referring to immigrants in xenophobic terms—resonate with portions of the electorate, thereby challenging mainstream political discourse and emphasizing the need for persistent opposition to authoritarian ideas.

On February 4, 2024, Rolling Stone published an investigative report highlighting how major corporations are funneling large amounts of money to the Republican State Legislative Committee (RSLC), thereby enabling far‐right legislative actions such as restrictive abortion laws, gerrymandering, and suppression of popular voter initiatives. The report exposes the dichotomy between corporate claims of supporting democracy and their funding of groups that undermine democratic norms.

On October 5, 2023, Rolling Stone published an investigative report detailing allegations that Chinese apparel giant ANTA is linked to forced labor abuses of Uyghur Muslims. The report highlights how the company, associated with Kyrie Irving's new executive role, continues to source cotton from Xinjiang despite international concerns over human rights, thereby exposing authoritarian practices in global supply chains.

Rolling Stone published an in-depth investigative report detailing violent incidents and harsh working conditions at Waffle House, highlighting workers' struggles for fair treatment and improved safety, and thereby raising public awareness about labor abuses.

Rolling Stone published an in‐depth investigative article on Kellogg’s labor practices, detailing overextended work weeks, a two-tier wage system, and the use of permanent replacement workers. The report highlights the harmful conditions faced by workers and challenges corporate exploitation, contributing to the public discourse on labor rights and corporate accountability.

Rolling Stone published an in-depth investigative report detailing the struggles of John Deere workers, highlighting union dissent, low wages, and exploitative labor practices. The coverage amplifies marginalized voices and challenges authoritarian corporate behavior, contributing to a progressive public discourse.

Rolling Stone published an in-depth investigative article on July 10, 2019, highlighting the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's failure to disclose its donors and lobbying practices. The report calls attention to concerns over dark money and undisclosed fossil-fuel industry influence, serving as a watchdog against authoritarian corporate interests.

Rolling Stone published an investigative report on regulatory capture, highlighting SEC Examination Chief Andrew Bowden’s controversial remarks and apparent conflicts of interest. The article uses video evidence to expose how regulatory officials, who are meant to police financial corruption, may instead be captured by the industries they oversee.