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December 21, 2021 at 3:13 PM

How Black communities become “sacrifice zones” for industrial air pollution

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December 21, 2021 at 12:06 PM

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December 20, 2021 at 5:18 PM

“Get this thing out of my chest”

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December 18, 2021 at 11:46 AM

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December 17, 2021 at 2:06 PM

Carbon monoxide from generators poisons thousands of people a year

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December 16, 2021 at 1:54 PM

What’s polluting the air? Not even the EPA can say.

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December 15, 2021 at 2:00 PM

How three families shielded their fortunes from taxes for generations

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December 15, 2021 at 11:31 AM

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December 13, 2021 at 11:30 AM

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December 11, 2021 at 12:02 PM

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December 9, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Storm drains keep swallowing people during floods

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December 9, 2021 at 11:45 AM

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December 8, 2021 at 3:45 PM

China unleashed its propaganda machine on Peng Shuai’s #MeToo accusation. Her story still got out.

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December 7, 2021 at 1:01 PM

These real estate and oil tycoons avoided paying taxes for years

The Big Story Donald Trump and other ultrarich Americans have earned billions, but they’ve also managed to repeatedly avoid paying any federal income tax by claiming huge losses on their businesses. Donate The Big Story Tue. Dec 7, 2021…

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December 6, 2021 at 12:15 PM

Who is watching when our leaders fail us?

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December 3, 2021 at 11:31 AM

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December 1, 2021 at 1:32 PM

Lost inside America’s shadow foster system

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November 30, 2021 at 11:35 PM

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November 30, 2021 at 7:00 PM

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November 30, 2021 at 3:30 PM

Even on U.S. campuses, China cracks down on students who speak out

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November 30, 2021 at 11:03 AM

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November 29, 2021 at 11:30 AM

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November 22, 2021 at 2:35 PM

“if everybody’s white, there can’t be any racial bias”

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November 18, 2021 at 4:49 PM

Texts show Kimberly Guilfoyle bragged about raising millions for rally that fueled capitol riot

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November 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM

St. Jude hoards billions while many of its families drain their savings

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November 2, 2021 at 12:32 PM

Mapping cancer-causing industrial air pollution

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November 1, 2021 at 12:36 PM

Babies are dying of syphilis. It’s 100% preventable.

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October 29, 2021 at 12:37 PM

America’s food safety system failed to stop a salmonella epidemic. It’s still making people sick.

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October 28, 2021 at 4:31 PM

Burr’s brother-in-law called his broker to start dumping stock one minute after a call with the senator

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October 24, 2021 at 11:33 PM

How Liberty University discourages and dismisses students’ reports of assaults

The Big Story The school founded by evangelist Jerry Falwell ignored reports of rape and threatened to punish accusers for breaking its moral code, say former students. Donate The Big Story Sun. Oct 24, 2021 …

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October 22, 2021 at 1:16 PM

A union scandal landed hundreds of NYPD officers on a secret watchlist

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October 20, 2021 at 7:28 PM

Oath Keepers in the state house: How a militia movement took root in the Republican mainstream

The Big Story A membership roster for a violent extremist group whose followers have been charged in the Jan. 6 insurrection includes state lawmakers, congressional candidates, and local government and GOP officials. Donate The Big Story …

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October 16, 2021 at 1:59 PM

Three children attacked a Black woman. A sheriff’s deputy arrived — and beat her more.

The Big Story Black residents of Louisiana’s Jefferson Parish have long accused the Sheriff’s Office of targeting them. Donate The Big Story Sat. Oct 16, 2021 Three Children Attacked a Black…

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October 14, 2021 at 1:09 PM

Conservationists see rare nature sanctuaries. Black farmers see a legacy bought out from under them.

The Big Story A generations-old way of life is threatened by the push for conservation. Donate The Big Story Thu. Oct 14, 2021 Conservationists See Rare Nature Sanctuaries. Black Farmers See…

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October 8, 2021 at 12:32 PM

Black children were jailed for a crime that doesn’t exist.

The Big Story Almost nothing happened to the adults in charge. Donate The Big Story Fri. Oct 8, 2021 Black Children Were Jailed for a Crime That Doesn’t Exist. Almost Nothing Happened to the…

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October 5, 2021 at 4:00 PM

How one district’s first four weeks of school went bad

The Big Story Few masks. Sick kids. Packed ERs. Donate The Big Story Tue. Oct 5, 2021 Few Masks. Sick Kids. Packed ERs. How One District’s First Four Weeks of School Went Bad. In their…

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October 1, 2021 at 8:32 PM

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October 1, 2021 at 3:15 PM

Even in solid Republican counties, hard-liners seek more partisan control of elections

The Big Story A rare view into the virulent distrust and unyielding pressure facing elections administrators. Donate The Big Story Fri. Oct 1, 2021 “God’s Will Is Being Thwarted.” Even in So…

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October 1, 2021 at 10:30 AM

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September 30, 2021 at 10:30 AM

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September 29, 2021 at 1:23 PM

In a California desert, sheriff’s deputies settle schoolyard disputes. Black teens bear the brunt.

The Big Story “They’re turning the principal’s office into the police station,” said one lawyer. Donate The Big Story Wed. Sep 29, 2021 In a California Desert, Sheriff’s Deputies Settle Scho…

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September 29, 2021 at 10:48 AM

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September 28, 2021 at 11:31 AM

How we cover climate change

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September 27, 2021 at 10:50 AM

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September 25, 2021 at 10:30 AM

Why you read ProPublica

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September 23, 2021 at 10:45 AM

Who's watching when our leaders fail us?

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September 22, 2021 at 6:36 PM

How scammers are using Facebook Marketplace to target people around the world.

The Big Story ProPublica identified thousands of Marketplace listings and profiles that broke the company’s rules, revealing how Facebook failed to safeguard users. Donate The Big Story Wed. Sep 22, 2021 …

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September 21, 2021 at 11:16 AM

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September 20, 2021 at 10:51 AM

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September 17, 2021 at 12:35 PM

To get public assistance, these single mothers are forced to share intimate details about their families

The Big Story State governments use the information to pursue child support from the dads — and then pocket the money. Donate The Big Story Fri. Sep 17, 2021 To Get Public Assistance, These …

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