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October 22, 2020 at 11:34 AM

Pennsylvania’s new vote-by-mail law expands access for everyone except the poor

The Big Story In America’s poorest big city, language barriers, unstable housing and lack of internet access make voting by mail difficult. Donate The Big Story Thu. Oct 22, 2020 Pennsylvani…

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October 20, 2020 at 11:25 AM

Facebook and Google cash in on misleading ads for “garbage” health insurance.

The Big Story The platforms have published thousands of ads for "Trumpcare" (which doesn't exist). Donate The Big Story Tue. Oct 20, 2020 “Trumpcare” Does Not Exist. Nevertheless Facebook an…

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October 17, 2020 at 11:30 AM

Why do nonwhite Georgia voters have to wait in line for hours?

The Big Story Their numbers have soared, and their polling places have dwindled. Donate The Big Story Sat. Oct 17, 2020 Why Do Nonwhite Georgia Voters Have to Wait in Line for Hours? Their N…

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October 16, 2020 at 3:59 PM

Who decides when vaccine studies are done? Internal documents show Fauci plays a key role.

The Big Story Dr. Anthony Fauci will see data from government-funded vaccine trials before the FDA does. Donate The Big Story Fri. Oct 16, 2020 Who Decides When Vaccine Studies Are Done? Int…

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October 15, 2020 at 5:18 PM

Inside the fall of the CDC

The Big Story How the world’s greatest public health organization was brought to its knees. Donate The Big Story Thu. Oct 15, 2020 Inside the Fall of the CDC How the world’s greatest p…

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October 13, 2020 at 8:36 PM

New eyewitness accounts: Feds didn’t identify themselves before opening fire on Portland antifa suspect

The Big Story Witnesses say they heard no warning before the agents shot Michael Reinoehl dead, an outcome President Trump termed “retribution.’’ Donate The Big Story Tue. Oct 13, 2020 New E…

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October 12, 2020 at 4:06 PM

He waited decades to argue his innocence. No one knew the judge had dementia.

The Big Story Can justice ever be sorted out? Donate The Big Story Mon. Oct 12, 2020 He’d Waited Decades to Argue His Innocence. She Was a Judge Who Believed in Second Chances. Nobody Knew S…

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October 6, 2020 at 12:51 PM

Maine hires lawyers with criminal records to defend its poorest residents

The Big Story Maine is the only state in the country with no public defender system. Donate The Big Story Tue. Oct 6, 2020 Maine Hires Lawyers With Criminal Records to Defend Its Poorest Res…

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October 5, 2020 at 8:30 PM

Join us for “The Threat of Misinformation”

2020-10-05 - Join us for “The Threat of Misinformation” A joint event with the 92nd Street Y this Thursday Donate Dear reader, Online misinformation — from decontextualized photos, to deceptive “news” content, to questionable memes shared on Facebo…

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October 3, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Meet the customer service reps for Disney and Airbnb who have to pay to talk to you

The Big Story Inside the secretive world of work-at-home customer service. Donate The Big Story Sat. Oct 3, 2020 Meet the Customer Service Reps for Disney and Airbnb Who Have to Pay to Talk …

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October 2, 2020 at 8:10 PM

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October 2, 2020 at 11:30 AM

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October 1, 2020 at 12:17 PM

The Kushners’ Freddie Mac loan came with unusually good terms

The Big Story Kushner Companies received a near-record sum from a government-backed lender. Donate The Big Story Thu. Oct 1, 2020 The Kushners’ Freddie Mac Loan Wasn’t Just Massive. It Came …

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October 1, 2020 at 11:34 AM

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September 30, 2020 at 5:41 PM

Investors extracted $400 million from a hospital chain that sometimes couldn’t pay for medical supplies

The Big Story Or gas for ambulances. Donate The Big Story Wed. Sep 30, 2020 Investors Extracted $400 Million From a Hospital Chain That Sometimes Couldn’t Pay for Medical Supplies or Gas for…

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September 29, 2020 at 11:45 AM

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September 26, 2020 at 11:45 AM

We need nonpartisan, accountability journalism more now than ever before

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September 26, 2020 at 11:01 AM

A real vaccine before the election? It’d take a miracle.

The Big Story Everything that has to happen and how to tell a political stunt from a real vaccine. Donate The Big Story Sat. Sep 26, 2020 A Real Vaccine Before the Election? It’d Take a Mira…

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September 25, 2020 at 11:45 AM

Critical journalism that needs your support

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September 23, 2020 at 5:36 PM

Trump’s vaccine czar refuses to give up stock in drug company involved in his government role

The Big Story The administration calls Moncef Slaoui, who leads its vaccine race, a “contractor” to sidestep rules against personally profiting from government positions. Donate The Big Story Wed. Sep 23, 2020 …

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September 23, 2020 at 11:31 AM

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September 22, 2020 at 5:51 PM

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September 21, 2020 at 11:25 AM

The power of an informed public

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September 18, 2020 at 1:14 PM

Poorly protected postal workers are catching COVID-19 by the thousands.

The Big Story It’s one more threat to voting by mail. Donate The Big Story Fri. Sep 18, 2020 Poorly Protected Postal Workers Are Catching COVID-19 by the Thousands. It’s One More Threat to V…

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September 16, 2020 at 9:37 PM

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September 15, 2020 at 11:46 AM

Climate change will force a new American migration

The Big Story Life has become increasingly untenable in the hardest-hit areas, but if the people there move, where will everyone go? Donate The Big Story Tue. Sep 15, 2020 Climate Change Wil…

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September 12, 2020 at 12:08 PM

The big corporate rescue and the America that’s too small to save

The Big Story One pandemic, two stories. Donate The Big Story Sat. Sep 12, 2020 The Big Corporate Rescue and the America That's Too Small to Save Girish Patel doubts his small, 20-year…

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September 10, 2020 at 9:00 PM

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September 10, 2020 at 12:23 PM

Over a dozen Black and Latino men accused a cop of invasive strip searches. The NYPD kept promoting him.

The Big Story The men said the cop touched them inappropriately during searches or ordered others to do so. Donate The Big Story Thu. Sep 10, 2020 Over a Dozen Black and Latino Men Accused a…

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September 5, 2020 at 12:27 PM

A doctor went to his own employer for a COVID-19 antibody test. It cost $10,984.

The Big Story The testing materials only cost about $8. Donate The Big Story Sat. Sep 5, 2020 A Doctor Went to His Own Employer for a COVID-19 Antibody Test. It Cost $10,984. Physician…

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September 2, 2020 at 12:19 PM

Sent home to die

The Big Story In New Orleans, some hospitals discontinued coronavirus treatment even as relatives begged them to keep trying. Donate The Big Story Wed. Sep 2, 2020 Sent Home to Die In …

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August 31, 2020 at 7:32 PM

The loan company that sued thousands of low-income Latinos during the pandemic

The Big Story Oportun Inc. was founded to help Latino immigrants build credit. Donate The Big Story Mon. Aug 31, 2020 The Loan Company That Sued Thousands of Low-Income Latinos During the Pa…

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August 26, 2020 at 2:06 PM

Hundreds of thousands of nursing home residents may not be able to vote in November because of the pandemic

The Big Story Disenfranchisement of America’s elderly and disabled. Donate The Big Story Wed. Aug 26, 2020 Hundreds of Thousands of Nursing Home Residents May Not Be Able to Vote in November…

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August 25, 2020 at 12:07 PM

She was sued over rent she didn’t owe. It took seven court dates to prove she was right.

The Big Story Investigating public housing in Annapolis. Donate The Big Story Tue. Aug 25, 2020 She Was Sued Over Rent She Didn’t Owe. It Took Seven Court Dates to Prove She Was Right. …

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August 20, 2020 at 12:50 PM

Meatpacking companies dismissed years of warnings but now say nobody could have prepared for COVID-19

The Big Story They largely ignored warnings Donate The Big Story Thu. Aug 20, 2020 Meatpacking Companies Dismissed Years of Warnings but Now Say Nobody Could Have Prepared for COVID-19 …

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August 19, 2020 at 5:10 PM

What you need to know about USPS and the pandemic election

The Big Story Will it collapse? Donate The Big Story Wed. Aug 19, 2020 What the Post Office Needs to Survive a Pandemic Election Fueled by the president’s unfounded claims about rampan…

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August 18, 2020 at 12:15 PM

Cellphone data shows how Las Vegas is “gambling with lives” across the country

The Big Story Casinos are likely a hotbed for COVID-19 Donate The Big Story Tue. Aug 18, 2020 Cellphone Data Shows How Las Vegas Is “Gambling With Lives” Across the Country Las Vegas c…

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August 17, 2020 at 12:50 PM

The NYPD is withholding evidence from investigations into police abuse

The Big Story “This just seems like contempt" Donate The Big Story Mon. Aug 17, 2020 The NYPD Is Withholding Evidence From Investigations Into Police Abuse The NYPD has regularly faile…

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August 15, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Obama and the beach house loopholes

The Big Story How beachfront property owners bypass environmental laws Donate The Big Story Sat. Aug 15, 2020 Obama and the Beach House Loopholes Although Hawaii has laws meant to pres…

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August 14, 2020 at 5:15 PM

ICE guards “systematically” assault detainees in an El Paso detention center, lawyers say

The Big Story Allegations include guards attacking victims in camera “blind spots” Donate The Big Story Fri. Aug 14, 2020 ICE Guards “Systematically” Sexually Assault Detainees in an El Paso…

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August 14, 2020 at 10:50 AM

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August 13, 2020 at 11:00 AM

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August 10, 2020 at 6:48 PM

ICE is making sure migrant kids don’t have COVID-19 — then expelling them to “prevent the spread” of COVID-19

The Big Story The administration has used infection risk to justify expelling thousands of children without legal protections. Donate The Big Story Mon. Aug 10, 2020 ICE Is Making Sure Migra…

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August 10, 2020 at 10:45 AM

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August 8, 2020 at 10:40 AM

Why you read ProPublica

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August 6, 2020 at 1:15 PM

The federal government gives Native students an inadequate education, and gets away with it

The Big Story The Bureau of Indian Education has repeatedly neglected warnings that it is not providing a quality education for 46,000 Native students. Donate The Big Story Thu. Aug 6, 2020 …

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August 6, 2020 at 10:30 AM

Our stories. Your outrage. Real impact.

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August 4, 2020 at 3:45 PM

Her rapist threatened to make her “disappear.” instead of asylum, ICE put her in a hotel and sent her back.

The Big Story Thousands of migrant children — including babies — have been expelled by the Trump administration since March. Donate The Big Story Tue. Aug 4, 2020 Her Rapist Threatened to Ma…

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August 3, 2020 at 2:52 PM

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August 2, 2020 at 1:30 PM

She stays up at night cataloging health care workers lost to COVID-19

The Big Story Nobody accurately tracks them Donate The Big Story Sun. Aug 2, 2020 Nobody Accurately Tracks Health Care Workers Lost to COVID-19. So She Stays Up At Night Cataloging the Dead.…

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