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June 1, 2020 at 12:38 PM

Unheard

The Big Story They didn't choose to be violated, but they now choose to speak about what happened. Donate The Big Story Mon. Jun 1, 2020 Unheard Alaska has the highest rate of sexual assault in the nation. Yet it i…
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May 27, 2020 at 9:01 PM

100,000 lives lost to COVID-19.

The Big Story What did they teach us? Donate The Big Story Wed. May 27, 2020 100,000 Lives Lost to Covid-19. What Did They Teach Us? Each person who has died of COVID-19 was somebody’s everything. Even as we mourn …
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May 27, 2020 at 12:05 PM

The billionaire governor who’s been sued dozens of times for millions in unpaid bills

The Big Story West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, a billionaire and the state’s richest man, has a long list of debt-collection cases. Donate The Big Story Wed. May 27, 2020 The Billionaire Gove…
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May 25, 2020 at 3:08 PM

Join us for an inside look at a Pulitzer-winning investigation

ProPublica Job & Internship Opportunities A free virtual event on Wednesday; RSVP now Donate Hi Reader, ProPublica won the Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting this month for “Disaster in the Pacific.” The series investigated the …
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May 23, 2020 at 1:38 PM

What parents should know about coronavirus as kids return to babysitters, day cares and camps

The Big Story ProPublica scoured the latest research and talked to experts to help think through the issues facing parents. Donate The Big Story Sat. May 23, 2020 What Parents Should Know About Coronavirus as Kids Re…
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May 21, 2020 at 5:08 PM

Rent is still due in Kushnerville

The Big Story Tracking the economic unraveling and social stress of the pandemic lockdowns. Donate The Big Story Thu. May 21, 2020 Rent Is Still Due in Kushnerville Government stimulus checks and a temporary ban on…
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May 20, 2020 at 3:58 PM

See how coronavirus cases rise or fall as states reopen

The Big Story Does your state meet White House guidelines for reopening? Donate The Big Story Wed. May 20, 2020 States Are Reopening: See How Coronavirus Cases Rise or Fall As states reopen, see if they meet White …
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May 19, 2020 at 11:53 AM

The black American amputation epidemic

The Big Story Black patients were losing limbs at triple the rate of others. Donate The Big Story Tue. May 19, 2020 The Black American Amputation Epidemic Black patients were losing limbs at triple the rate of othe…
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May 18, 2020 at 4:12 PM

Can you be evicted during coronavirus?

The Big Story Here’s how to find out. Donate The Big Story Mon. May 18, 2020 Can You Be Evicted During Coronavirus? Here’s How to Find Out. The CARES Act temporarily protects millions of renters from being evicted,…
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May 17, 2020 at 12:36 PM

How dangerous coronavirus conspiracies spread

The Big Story "Immune to evidence." Donate The Big Story Sun. May 17, 2020 “Immune to Evidence”: How Dangerous Coronavirus Conspiracies Spread Conspiratorial videos and websites about COVID-19 are going viral. Here…
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May 16, 2020 at 1:23 PM

Two coasts. One virus. How New York suffered nearly 10 times the number of deaths as California.

The Big Story In New York City, there have been just under 20,000 deaths; in San Francisco, there have been 35. Donate The Big Story Sat. May 16, 2020 Two Coasts. One Virus. How New York Suffered Nearly 10 Times the …
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May 15, 2020 at 4:43 PM

Whistleblower: Wall Street has engaged in widespread manipulation of mortgage funds

The Big Story As the pandemic hammers the economy, it could increase the chances of another mortgage collapse. Donate The Big Story Fri. May 15, 2020 Whistleblower: Wall Street Has Engaged in Widespread Manipulation …
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May 14, 2020 at 1:26 PM

The Trump administration says a new bailout program will help 35 million Americans.

The Big Story It probably won’t. Donate The Big Story Thu. May 14, 2020 The Trump Administration Says a New Bailout Program Will Help 35 Million Americans. It Probably Won’t. Experts from across the political spect…
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May 12, 2020 at 5:15 PM

The school dismissed the allegations. Then the FBI got involved.

The Big Story It happened in a state with a history of failing to protect students. Donate The Big Story Tue. May 12, 2020 An Elementary School Repeatedly Dismissed Allegations Against Its Principal. Then, an FBI Age…
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May 11, 2020 at 11:55 AM

Why a struggling rust belt city pinned its revival on a self-chilling beverage can

The Big Story Officials have gambled millions of dollars and demolished a neighborhood for the product. Donate The Big Story Mon. May 11, 2020 Why a Struggling Rust Belt City Pinned Its Revival on a Self-Chilling Bev…
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May 9, 2020 at 12:53 PM

COVID-19 took black lives first.

The Big Story It didn’t have to. Donate The Big Story Sat. May 9, 2020 COVID-19 Took Black Lives First. It Didn’t Have To. In Chicago, 70 of the city’s 100 first recorded victims of COVID-19 were black. Their lives…
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May 8, 2020 at 2:17 PM

Our latest report to stakeholders

Plus, winning a Pulitzer  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    Hi Reader, Our Stakeholder’s Report for the first four months of 2020 is out today, detailing the extraordinary accomplishments your support helped us achieve. The current crisis has transformed American…
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May 7, 2020 at 9:52 PM

How we pay for our journalism

Hint: it’s you! Donate before midnight.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Join ProPublica Now  Dear Reader,  Today is the last day of our Spring fundraising campaign, and we have until midnight to raise the last critical dollars we need before this campaign is…
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May 7, 2020 at 5:37 PM

Health officials wanted to close a meatpacking plant, but the governor said no

The Big Story Coronavirus cases have skyrocketed. Donate The Big Story Thu. May 7, 2020 What Happened When Health Officials Wanted to Close a Meatpacking Plant, but the Governor Said No New documents obtained by Pr…
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May 7, 2020 at 11:52 AM

Our Spring fundraiser ends tonight!

Please donate before midnight  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Support ProPublica before our spring fundraiser ends!  Dear Reader,  ProPublica is publishing more, and at a faster clip, than ever to keep up with the COVID-19 crisis, but our mission holds stead…
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May 6, 2020 at 10:38 PM

On the same day Sen. Richard Burr dumped stock, so did his brother-in-law.

The Big Story Then the market crashed. Donate The Big Story Wed. May 6, 2020 On the Same Day Sen. Richard Burr Dumped Stock, So Did His Brother-in-Law. Then the Market Crashed. The brother-in-law, a Trump appointee…
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May 6, 2020 at 12:29 PM

Meet the shadowy accountants who do Trump’s taxes and help him seem richer than he is

The Big Story The Supreme Court fight over Donald Trump’s tax returns has pushed his accounting firm into the limelight. Donate The Big Story Wed. May 6, 2020 Meet the Shadowy Accountants Who Do Trump’s Taxes and Hel…
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May 6, 2020 at 11:51 AM

There is still critical work to be done

And we need reader support to keep doing it  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Dear Reader,  This week, two series published by ProPublica were awarded Pulitzer Prizes, marking our newsroom’s sixth prize in 12 years and the first for one of our Local Reporting N…
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May 5, 2020 at 9:52 PM

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Only $16,000 left to meet our goal!  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      #GivingTuesdayNow — Match Your Gift!  Dear Reader,  We are well on our way toward raising $100,000 for #GivingTuesdayNow to help fund urgent coverage of COVID-19 as we navigate this global cr…
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May 5, 2020 at 4:20 PM

She made every effort to avoid COVID-19 while pregnant.

The Big Story Not a single thing went according to plan. Donate The Big Story Tue. May 5, 2020 She Made Every Effort to Avoid COVID-19 While Pregnant. Not a Single Thing Went According to Plan. As coronavirus sprea…
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May 5, 2020 at 11:54 AM

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May 4, 2020 at 7:36 PM

The staggering toll of COVID-19 on Filipino health care workers

The Big Story “Similar to times of war.” Donate The Big Story Mon. May 4, 2020 “Similar to Times of War”: The Staggering Toll of COVID-19 on Filipino Health Care Workers One of every four Filipinos in the New York-…
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May 2, 2020 at 11:43 AM

Essential and underprotected in the pandemic’s epicenter

The Big Story Undocumented New Yorkers have been left outside public measures to help those impacted by the spread of the coronavirus. Donate The Big Story Sat. May 2, 2020 Hi, I’m Adriana Gallardo, an engagement reporter at…
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May 1, 2020 at 5:10 PM

How profit and incompetence delayed N95 masks while people died at the VA

The Big Story Contractors with no experience; black market price gouging; profiteering brokers. Donate The Big Story Fri. May 1, 2020 How Profit and Incompetence Delayed N95 Masks While Peop…
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April 28, 2020 at 8:28 PM

What antibody studies can tell you

The Big Story And more importantly, what they can’t Donate The Big Story Tue. Apr 28, 2020 What Antibody Studies Can Tell You — and More Importantly, What They Can’t Coronavirus antibody studies and what they alleg…
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April 27, 2020 at 10:33 PM

Sen. Richard Burr is not just a friend to the health care industry

The Big Story He’s also a stockholder. Donate The Big Story Mon. Apr 27, 2020 Sen. Richard Burr Is Not Just a Friend to the Health Care Industry. He’s Also a Stockholder. The Republican of North Carolina, who is un…
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April 26, 2020 at 2:13 PM

The Amazon lockdown

The Big Story How an unforgiving algorithm drives suppliers to favor the e-commerce giant over other retailers Donate The Big Story Sun. Apr 26, 2020 The Amazon Lockdown: How an Unforgiving Algorithm Drives Suppliers…
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April 25, 2020 at 2:42 PM

“Did I mess this up?”

The Big Story A father dying from coronavirus, a distraught daughter and a midnight rescue. Donate The Big Story Sat. Apr 25, 2020 “Did I Mess This Up?” A Father Dying From Coronavirus, a Distraught Daughter and a Mi…
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April 21, 2020 at 1:39 PM

Coronavirus entered her father's nursing home and nobody warned her

She did not get the chance to save him. The Big Story Tue. Apr 21, 2020 Coronavirus Entered My Father’s Nursing Home and Nobody Warned Me. I Did Not Get the Chance to Save Him. Reporter Jan Ransom’s father was the fourth resident of his nursing …
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April 19, 2020 at 10:41 AM

7 lessons America’s governors should not ignore as they reopen their economies

Plus: Why did public officials allow 33,000 soccer fans to attend a game? The Big Story Sat. Apr 18, 2020 Coronavirus Advice From Abroad: 7 Lessons America’s Governors Should Not Ignore as They Reopen Their Economies We spoke to frontline exper…
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April 18, 2020 at 4:22 PM

A nurse’s hospital wouldn’t let her wear an N95 mask. She hasn’t been back to work in weeks.

Forced out of work when the country needs them most. The Big Story Sat. Apr 18, 2020 A Nurse’s Hospital Wouldn’t Let Her Wear an N95 Mask. She Hasn’t Been Back to Work in Weeks. As the coronavirus spreads, hitting health care providers especial…
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April 15, 2020 at 12:45 PM

Millions of Americans might not get stimulus checks.

Some might be tricked into paying TurboTax to get theirs. The Big Story Wed. Apr 15, 2020 Millions of Americans Might Not Get Stimulus Checks. Some Might Be Tricked Into Paying TurboTax to Get Theirs. Congress gave the IRS the job of sending ou…
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April 13, 2020 at 6:58 PM

Climate change won't stop for the coronavirus pandemic

How do you shelter in place during an evacuation? The Big Story Mon. Apr 13, 2020 Climate Change Won’t Stop for the Coronavirus Pandemic The next several months could bring hurricanes, floods and fire, on top of the pandemic currently raging th…
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April 10, 2020 at 12:24 PM

Rationing protective gear means checking on coronavirus patients less often

This can be deadly. The Big Story Fri. Apr 10, 2020 Rationing Protective Gear Means Checking on Coronavirus Patients Less Often. This Can Be Deadly. Low on essential supplies and fearing they’ll get sick, doctors and nurses told ProPublica in-p…
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April 9, 2020 at 10:37 AM

Support fearless journalism and help us raise an extra $10K

Your gift is matched, today only  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Your donation is matched today only!  Dear Reader,  ProPublica’s mission is to publish investigative journalism in the public interest: stories that produce real-world impact, that shine a ligh…
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April 7, 2020 at 12:26 PM

Amazon's self-publishing arm is a haven for white supremacists

The company gives extremists access to a mainstream audience. The Big Story Tue. Apr 7, 2020 The Hate Store: Amazon’s Self-Publishing Arm Is a Haven for White Supremacists The company gives extremists and neo-Nazis banned from other platforms un…
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April 6, 2020 at 5:37 PM

How New York City’s emergency ventilator stockpile ended up on the auction block

A 2006 pandemic plan warned NYC could be short up to 9,500 ventilators. The Big Story Mon. Apr 6, 2020 How New York City’s Emergency Ventilator Stockpile Ended Up on the Auction Block A 2006 pandemic plan warned that New York City could be shor…
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April 3, 2020 at 5:44 PM

Early data shows African Americans have contracted and died of coronavirus at an alarming rate

No, the coronavirus is not an "equalizer." The Big Story Fri. Apr 3, 2020 Early Data Shows African Americans Have Contracted and Died of Coronavirus at an Alarming Rate No, the coronavirus is not an “equalizer.” Black people are being infected …
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April 2, 2020 at 6:19 PM

Trump congratulates businesses for helping fight coronavirus. But his own company has been absent.

We checked in on the Trump Organization's properties The Big Story Thu. Apr 2, 2020 Trump Congratulates Businesses for Helping Fight Coronavirus. But His Own Company Has Been Absent. We checked in on the Trump Organization’s properties and could…
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March 30, 2020 at 11:59 PM

Taxpayers paid millions to design a low-cost ventilator for a pandemic

Instead, the company is selling versions of it overseas. The Big Story Mon. Mar 30, 2020 Taxpayers Paid Millions to Design a Low-Cost Ventilator for a Pandemic. Instead, the Company Is Selling Versions of It Overseas. As coronavirus sweeps the …
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March 27, 2020 at 3:41 PM

In a 10-day span, ICE flew this detainee across the country nine times

Despite the risk of coronavirus exposure, ICE is flying immigrants slated for deportation all over the country. The Big Story Fri. Mar 27, 2020 In a 10-Day Span, ICE Flew This Detainee Across the Country — Nine Times Even as the Trump administr…
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March 26, 2020 at 12:30 PM

How China built a Twitter propaganda machine then let it loose on coronavirus

How covert Chinese propaganda spreads around the globe. The Big Story Thu. Mar 26, 2020 How China Built a Twitter Propaganda Machine Then Let It Loose on Coronavirus ProPublica analyzed thousands of fake and hijacked Twitter accounts to understa…
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March 25, 2020 at 2:14 PM

Help ProPublica’s Coronavirus Coverage

Make a donation of any amount today  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌      Donate to ProPublica Dear Reader,  So many aspects of our lives have become uncertain and the “new normal” seems to change by the hour. But one thing that is clearer than ever is the value of…
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March 25, 2020 at 12:33 PM

Walmart was almost charged criminally over opioids

Trump appointees killed the indictment. The Big Story Wed. Mar 25, 2020 Walmart Was Almost Charged Criminally Over Opioids. Trump Appointees Killed the Indictment. Even as company pharmacists protested, Walmart kept filling suspicious prescript…
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March 24, 2020 at 2:50 PM

Doctors are hoarding unproven coronavirus medicine by writing prescriptions for themselves and their families

Pharmacists told us they're seeing unusual and fraudulent prescribing activity The Big Story Tue. Mar 24, 2020 Doctors Are Hoarding Unproven Coronavirus Medicine by Writing Prescriptions for Themselves and Their Families Pharmacists told ProPub…