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Thousands of public housing residents live near the most polluted places in the nation — and the government has done little to protect them by Angela Caputo and Sharon Lerner  Our investigation, co-reported with The Intercept, reveals that more than 9,000 federally subsidized housing properties sit within a mile of a Superfund site, and the government has failed to inform many residents of the potential threats they face. As a result, low-income renters are paying for government inaction with their health. ▻ Read the story In the Dark on 60 Minutes In case you missed it, CBS' primetime news program 60 Minutes featured the story of Curtis Flowers and the role of our podcast, In the Dark, in bringing the case to national attention. You can find a link to the full segment on our website. ▻ Watch now  And thank you APM Reports has always been powered by gifts from people like you. We launched as part of the Inspired by You campaign, a 5-year effort to transform APM in innovative ways that meet the changing needs of our community in today's rapidly changing media landscape. Thanks to your support, we're here as a public service, bringing hidden truths to light and holding those in power accountable. December 2020 marked the end of that campaign, so we celebrate our incredible community and everything you've made possible. We extend a sincere thank you to every single person who believes in and supports independent public media. |