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February 21, 2020 at 12:39 PM

Republican National Committee obscured how much it pays its chief of staff

The RNC is giving lucrative consulting work to a select group of political operatives with Trump campaign ties. The Big Story Fri. Feb 21, 2020 Republican National Committee Obscured How Much It Pays Its Chief of Staff Amid the record-breaking f…
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February 14, 2020 at 2:19 PM

The benefits of being Joe Biden's brother

Jim Biden repeatedly tapped into Joe’s political network for help with his finances. The Big Story Fri. Feb 14, 2020 The Benefits of Being Joe Biden’s Brother Jim Biden has been at his brother’s side at nearly every critical junction in Joe’s li…
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February 6, 2020 at 12:34 PM

Evenflo, maker of the “Big Kid” booster seat, put profits over child safety

Test videos reveal how the company put children at risk The Big Story Thu. Feb 6, 2020 Evenflo, Maker of the “Big Kid” Booster Seat, Put Profits Over Child Safety Internal video of side-impact tests shows that children could be injured or kille…
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January 31, 2020 at 2:32 PM

How the Border Patrol's new powers and old carelessness separated a family

"Women to one side, men to the other." The Big Story Fri. Jan 31, 2020 “Women to One Side, Men to the Other”: How the Border Patrol’s New Powers and Old Carelessness Separated a Family Under Trump, Border Patrol agents wield nearly unchecked po…
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January 28, 2020 at 10:10 PM

Our 2019 Annual Report

In the Lives of Americans  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    Hi Reader, Our 2019 Annual Report is out today, detailing the extraordinary accomplishments your support helped us achieve. We received our fifth Pulitzer Prize, published with almost 70 partners to rea…
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January 28, 2020 at 3:35 PM

Catholic leaders promised transparency about child abuse. They haven't delivered.

Search lists of U.S. Catholic clergy that have been deemed credibly accused of sexual abuse or misconduct. The Big Story Tue. Jan 28, 2020 Today, we published an interactive database that allows users to search for clergy members accused of sexual abus…
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January 23, 2020 at 12:26 PM

A secret history of the 9/11 investigation

Operation Encore and the Saudi connection The Big Story Thu. Jan 23, 2020 Operation Encore and the Saudi Connection: A Secret History of the 9/11 Investigation Behind the scenes, a small team of FBI agents spent years trying to solve a stubborn…
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January 22, 2020 at 1:41 PM

What happened when the IRS decided to get tough against Microsoft?

The company aggressively fought back in court, lobbied Congress and changed the law. The Big Story Wed. Jan 22, 2020 The IRS Decided to Get Tough Against Microsoft. Microsoft Got Tougher. For years, the company has moved billions in profits to …
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January 8, 2020 at 12:58 PM

Lawmakers refused to increase an infamous prison’s funding. Then, chaos erupted.

They've known about the issues at Parchman for years, and have done nothing to fix it. The Big Story Wed. Jan 8, 2020 Lawmakers Refused to Increase an Infamous Prison’s Funding. Then, Chaos Erupted. Understaffed and underfunded, Mississippi’s P…
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December 31, 2019 at 10:50 PM

Donate before Midnight! ❤️

Be a last-minute hero  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Make your year-end gift by midnight! Hi Reader,   We have mere hours to go before midnight, and the deadline to make 2019 donations. I hope that ProPublica will be among the nonprofits you’re supporting th…
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December 31, 2019 at 2:03 PM

Make your year-end gift before midnight ⏳

How we pay for our accountability journalism  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Make your year-end gift by midnight! Hi Reader,   As we wrap up 2019, time is running out to make your year-end donation in support of independent journalism that shines a light on …
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December 30, 2019 at 3:05 PM

A critical public service

Join ProPublica before the year ends  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Make your year-end gift by tomorrow! Hi Reader,   With only two days left in the year, time is running out to make your year-end donation to ProPublica. Please take a moment today and join u…
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December 30, 2019 at 11:44 AM

How a preventable disaster killed six Marines

Inside a doomed military training flight The Big Story MON. Dec 30, 2019 Faulty Equipment, Lapsed Training, Repeated Warnings: How a Preventable Disaster Killed Six Marines Marine commanders did not act on dozens of pleas for additional manpower…
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December 29, 2019 at 2:56 PM

Support fearless journalism

A critical tool to hold power accountable  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Make a year-end donation now Hi Reader,  Investigative journalism, the kind we do here at ProPublica, is difficult for many newsrooms. Time-consuming and expensive, it’s often the firs…
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December 28, 2019 at 2:58 PM

A history of investigating the most powerful

Make your year-end donation to ProPublica  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Make a year-end donation now Hi Reader,   As a reader of ProPublica, you understand that a free press is critical to ensuring government transparency and accountability. No matter which…
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December 26, 2019 at 3:01 PM

Defend the facts

An effective weapon against misinformation: independent journalism  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Become a ProPublican Hi Reader,   Over the last few years, and especially in the last few weeks, we’ve seen officials from the highest levels of government twis…
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December 23, 2019 at 9:08 PM

Inside documents show how Amazon chose speed over safety in building its delivery network

Amazon ignored or dismissed safety concerns. The Big Story Mon. Dec 23, 2019 Inside Documents Show How Amazon Chose Speed Over Safety in Building Its Delivery Network Amazon ignored or dismissed safety concerns about its delivery network to prio…
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December 23, 2019 at 2:27 PM

Support ProPublica’s ongoing investigations

We’re digging deep into the Trump Administration, health care, immigration and more  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Become a ProPublican Hi Reader,   So far this year, over 25,000 ProPublicans across the country have shown their faith in journalism to hold p…
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December 21, 2019 at 1:32 PM

We rely on readers to support our fearless journalism

Donate before 2019 ends!  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Make a year-end donation now Hi Reader,   ProPublica’s only mission is to publish investigative journalism in the public interest — stories that shine a light on wrongdoing and produce real-world impact…
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December 20, 2019 at 4:16 PM

The Navy installed touch-screen steering systems to save money. 10 sailors paid with their lives.

We reconstructed the flawed navigation controls. The Big Story Fri. Dec 20, 2019 The Navy Installed Touch-Screen Steering Systems to Save Money. 10 Sailors Paid With Their Lives. When the USS John S. McCain crashed in the Pacific, the Navy blam…
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December 19, 2019 at 1:51 PM

What happens when a health plan has no limits? An acupuncturist earns $677 a session.

New Jersey’s health plan for school employees pays out-of-network providers virtually whatever they want. The Big Story Thu. Dec 19, 2019 What Happens When a Health Plan Has No Limits? An Acupuncturist Earns $677 a Session. New Jersey’s health …
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December 18, 2019 at 11:49 PM

Support journalism you can’t get anywhere else

The kind of journalism that makes a difference  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Become a ProPublican Hi Reader,   As a fellow news junkie, I know you probably keep up with daily news from a few different newspapers or websites, not to mention podcasts, radio,…
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December 17, 2019 at 1:49 PM

With your help...

Become a ProPublican  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Support superhero journalism Hi Reader,   As a nonprofit newsroom, ProPublica gets much of our funding through donations from readers. So far this year, over 25,000 people have made a gift in support of ou…
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December 14, 2019 at 1:38 PM

Holding the most powerful to account

Examining Trump’s businesses, administration, inner circle and more  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Support journalism that makes a difference Hi Reader,   ProPublica’s mission is to hold people in power to account, including those at the very highest levels…
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December 12, 2019 at 4:50 PM

"None of the children at the school are safe"

One school. 21 abuse investigations. The Big Story Thu. Dec 12, 2019 “None of the Children at the School Are Safe” One school. 21 abuse investigations. And the struggle to stop relying on seclusion and restraint. by Jodi S. Cohen, ProPublica Il…
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December 12, 2019 at 2:02 PM

Unrelenting in our search for the truth

Support ProPublica: Any amount makes a difference  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Support ProPublica Today Hi Reader,  ProPublica’s reporters are unrelenting in their search for the truth.  They spend their days filing Freedom of Information requests so you …
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December 11, 2019 at 12:08 PM

Donald Trump Jr. went to Mongolia, got special treatment from the government and killed an endangered sheep

The Mongolian government issued him a hunting permit retroactively. The Big Story Tue. Dec 10, 2019 Donald Trump Jr. Went to Mongolia, Got Special Treatment From the Government and Killed an Endangered Sheep During a summer 2019 hunting trip, Do…
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December 10, 2019 at 1:26 PM

New York City paid McKinsey millions to stem jail violence. Instead, violence soared.

The corporate consulting firm reported bogus numbers in a project at Rikers Island. The Big Story Tue. Dec 10, 2019 New York City Paid McKinsey Millions to Stem Jail Violence. Instead, Violence Soared. The corporate consulting firm reported bog…
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December 10, 2019 at 1:21 PM

Reporting that can right wrongs

Support ProPublica today and help advance this mission  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Support ProPublica Today Hi Reader,  Most people know ProPublica for our stories — deeply-researched, long-form investigations that, more often than not, leave readers with…
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December 8, 2019 at 2:19 PM

Our stories. Your outrage. Real Impact.

Support ProPublica today  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Hi Reader —  As we close out 2019 and plan for the year ahead, I’m asking you to join us and make a year-end donation to ProPublica. Funding from our readers makes up a critical portion of our revenue, a…
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December 7, 2019 at 12:09 PM

Why are cops around the world using this outlandish mind-reading tool?

There's no reliable science behind it The Big Story Fri. Dec 6, 2019 Why Are Cops Around the World Using This Outlandish Mind-Reading Tool? The creator of Scientific Content Analysis, or SCAN, says the tool can identify deception. Law enforceme…
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December 6, 2019 at 4:34 PM

Federally funded health researchers disclose at least $188 million in conflicts of interest.

Can you trust their findings? The Big Story Fri. Dec 6, 2019 Federally Funded Health Researchers Disclose at Least $188 Million in Conflicts of Interest. Can You Trust Their Findings? A National Institutes of Health database, which we’re making…
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December 5, 2019 at 6:47 PM

Inside the cell where a sick 16-year-old boy died in Border Patrol care

Video obtained by ProPublica doesn’t match the Border Patrol's account of his death. The Big Story Thu. Dec 5, 2019 Inside the Cell Where a Sick 16-Year-Old Boy Died in Border Patrol Care Video obtained by ProPublica shows the Border Patrol held…
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December 4, 2019 at 1:08 PM

He's a liar, a con artist and a snitch. His testimony could soon send a man to his death.

An investigation into jailhouse informants. The Big Story Wed. Dec 4, 2019 Paul Skalnik, pictured on the left, below, testified that James Dailey confessed to fatally stabbing a 14-year-old girl shortly before Dailey’s 1987 murder trial. It was a circu…
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December 3, 2019 at 11:30 PM

#GivingNewsDay — Hours left for a tote bag! ❤️

Support fearless journalism that spurs real-world change  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Hi Reader —  There are only a few hours left to go for #GivingNewsDay, and when the clock strikes midnight, our thank-you gifts will be gone! You still have time to ma…
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December 3, 2019 at 7:32 PM

#GivingNewsDay goal update ❤️

Get a tote bag with your gift, today only  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Hi Reader —  #GivingNewsDay is more than halfway over, and we’re more than halfway towards reaching our fundraising goal of 1,000 donors! But we still need to hear from you. So far, w…
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December 3, 2019 at 12:35 PM

Your donation is matched today, on #GivingNewsDay ❤️

Support journalism that shines a light on abuses of power  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Hi Reader —  All year, you’ve seen ProPublica reporters expose one outrage after another: the IRS says it audits the poor more often than the rich because it’s cheaper…
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December 2, 2019 at 4:17 PM

Tinder lets known sex offenders use the app. It's not the only one.

Match Group screens for predators on Match, but not on Tinder, OkCupid or PlentyofFish The Big Story Mon. Dec 2, 2019 Tinder Lets Known Sex Offenders Use the App. It’s Not the Only One. Match Group, which owns most major online dating services,…
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November 27, 2019 at 8:52 PM

Multiple women recall sexual misconduct and retaliation by Gordon Sondland

Sondland denies the allegations. The Big Story Wed. Nov 27, 2019 Multiple Women Recall Sexual Misconduct and Retaliation by Gordon Sondland Three women recall Sondland made unwanted sexual contact in business settings. One says he exposed himse…
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November 27, 2019 at 2:00 PM

Trump tax records reveal new inconsistencies — this time for Trump Tower

Documents show the president’s company reported higher numbers to lenders than to tax officials. The Big Story Wed. Nov 27, 2019 Trump Tax Records Reveal New Inconsistencies — This Time for Trump Tower Documents show the president’s company reporte…
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November 22, 2019 at 12:39 PM

Under Trump, LGBTQ progress is being reversed in plain sight

The administration has systematically undone recent gains in rights and protections. The Big Story Fri. Nov 22, 2019 Under Trump, LGBTQ Progress Is Being Reversed in Plain Sight Donald Trump promised he would fight for LGBTQ people. Instead, hi…
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November 20, 2019 at 6:08 PM

The human toll of the Navy's relentless push to punish one of its own

Choosing blame over justice The Big Story Wed. Nov 20, 2019 We've been reporting on the Navy’s 7th Fleet for over a year, and today we published our latest story, a profile of Cmdr. Bryce Benson. It has been a long ordeal for Benson and his family that…
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November 19, 2019 at 6:57 PM

Inside Purdue Pharma's media playbook: How it planted the opioid "anti-story"

OxyContin’s makers delayed the reckoning for their role in the opioid crisis by funding think tanks, placing friendly experts on leading outlets, and deterring or challenging negative coverage. The Big Story Tue. Nov 19, 2019 Inside Purdue Phar…
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November 19, 2019 at 1:19 PM

The quiet rooms

Children are being locked away, alone and terrified, in schools across Illinois. The Big Story Tue. Nov 19, 2019 In schools across Illinois, children are routinely locked in tiny rooms, alone, sometimes for hours. It’s called “isolated timeout" and it'…
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November 14, 2019 at 2:29 PM

A Trump tax break to help the poor went to a rich GOP donor's superyacht marina

Poorer communities lost out. The Big Story Thu. Nov 14, 2019 A Trump Tax Break To Help The Poor Went To a Rich GOP Donor’s Superyacht Marina Wealthy donors Wayne Huizenga Jr. and Jeff Vinik lobbied then-Gov. Rick Scott for the lucrative tax break —…
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November 11, 2019 at 11:37 AM

"I will never let Boeing forget her"

With the 737 MAX, Boeing put profits first and hundreds died. The Big Story mon. Nov 11, 2019 “I Will Never Let Boeing Forget Her” With the 737 MAX, Boeing put profits first and hundreds died. One grieving family is determined to hold the compan…
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November 8, 2019 at 12:36 PM

They are racist; some of them have guns. Inside the white supremacist group hiding in plain sight.

Patriot Front is perhaps the most active white supremacist group in the nation. The Big Story Fri. Nov 8, 2019 They Are Racist; Some of Them Have Guns. Inside the White Supremacist Group Hiding in Plain Sight. Patriot Front is perhaps the most …
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November 6, 2019 at 12:07 PM

How Mike Pence's office meddled in foreign aid to reroute money to favored Christian groups

Officials at USAID warned it could be unconstitutional and inflame religious tensions. The Big Story wed. Nov 6, 2019 How Mike Pence’s Office Meddled in Foreign Aid to Reroute Money to Favored Christian Groups Officials at USAID warned that favo…
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November 4, 2019 at 12:09 PM

How one employer stuck a new mom with a $898,894 bill for her premature baby

And then rejected her appeals for a year until ProPublica called. The Big Story Mon. Nov 4, 2019 How One Employer Stuck a New Mom With a $898,984 Bill for Her Premature Baby Dignity Health said its employee, an ER nurse, failed to meet the deadl…
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October 31, 2019 at 10:10 AM

The wrong goodbye

The unthinkable mistake that devastated not one but two families. The Big Story Thu. Oct 31, 2019 The Wrong Goodbye A wrenching decision to end life support, and the unthinkable mistake that devastated not one but two families. by Joe Sexton, Pro…
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