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  Jill Shepherd, ProPublica · [email protected]
March 30, 2022 at 11:03 AM

How donation dollars have made real-world change

2022-03-29 - Dev_Spring22_03.30.22_ACQ Independent journalism needs your support Spring Member Drive: Donate Now Hi Reader, Our spring fundraising drive began this week, and I’m so grateful for the response we’ve seen so far from our reade…
  Jill Shepherd, ProPublica · [email protected]
March 28, 2022 at 10:36 AM

Support journalism that holds the powerful to account

2022-03-25 - Dev_Spring22_03.28.22_ACQ Join us during our spring member drive Spring Member Drive | Donate Now Hi Reader, Today begins ProPublica’s spring member drive. For the next two weeks, I’ll be checking in with you, explaining how w…
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March 25, 2022 at 3:20 PM

These children fled Afghanistan without their families. They’re stuck in U.S. custody.

The Big Story Nearly 200 Afghan children brought here without family by the U.S. government during the haphazard military pullout are languishing in federal custody. Donate The Big Story Fri. Mar 25, 2022 …
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March 21, 2022 at 2:30 PM

St. Jude fights donors’ families in court for share of estates

The Big Story The high-profile children’s hospital uses donor money to engage in long and costly legal battles over wills. Donate The Big Story Mon. Mar 21, 2022 St. Jude Fights Donors’ Fami…
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March 10, 2022 at 3:40 PM

Inside Louisiana’s harshest juvenile lockup

The Big Story Shackles and solitary. Donate The Big Story Thu. Mar 10, 2022 Shackles and Solitary: Inside Louisiana’s Harshest Juvenile Lockup Teens at Louisiana’s newest juvenile lock…
  ProPublica's Robin Sparkman · [email protected]
March 9, 2022 at 6:21 PM

Read our 2021 Annual Report

2022-03-09 - 2021 Annual Report Out this week Donate Hi Reader, Our 2021 Annual Report is out this week, detailing remarkable accomplishments that ProPublica made last year. We hope you’ll read the full report, but I wanted to highlight some of the…
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March 8, 2022 at 9:17 PM

In the Ukraine conflict, fake fact-checks are being used to spread disinformation

The Big Story Social media posts debunking purported Ukrainian disinformation are themselves fake. Donate The Big Story Tue. Mar 8, 2022 In the Ukraine Conflict, Fake Fact-Checks Are Being U…
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March 7, 2022 at 4:37 PM

Billionaire-backed group enlists Trump-supporting citizens to hunt for voter fraud using discredited techniques

The Big Story The Voter Reference Foundation is putting the nation’s voter rolls online while making unsupported claims suggesting election fraud. Donate The Big Story Mon. Mar 7, 2022 Billi…
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March 3, 2022 at 3:47 PM

What’s holding up the COVID vaccines for children under 5?

The Big Story Everything we know at the moment. Donate The Big Story Thu. Mar 3, 2022 What’s Holding Up the COVID Vaccines for Children Under 5? For months, parents have been told COVI…
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February 24, 2022 at 2:30 PM

In San Francisco, hundreds of homes for the homeless sit vacant

The Big Story Eligible people wait months or even years after being approved for assisted housing. Donate The Big Story Thu. Feb 24, 2022 In San Francisco, Hundreds of Homes for the Homeless…
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February 18, 2022 at 4:07 PM

How bots and fake accounts push China’s vision of winter Olympic wonderland

The Big Story Online, the country’s propagandists have promoted a vision of the Games free of hostility or controversy. Donate The Big Story Fri. Feb 18, 2022 How Bots and Fake Accounts Push…
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February 11, 2022 at 4:55 PM

He donated his kidney and received a $13,064 bill in return

The Big Story Living organ donors are never supposed to be billed for transplant-related care. Donate The Big Story Fri. Feb 11, 2022 He Donated His Kidney and Received a $13,064 Bill in Ret…
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February 7, 2022 at 3:40 PM

When private equity becomes your landlord

The Big Story Amid a national housing crisis, giant private equity firms have been buying up apartment buildings. Donate The Big Story Mon. Feb 7, 2022 When Private Equity Becomes Your Landl…
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February 4, 2022 at 2:41 PM

Suicide bomber who killed U.S. troops and Afghans “likely” used unguarded route to Kabul airport gate

The Big Story The attack killed 13 U.S. service members and scores of civilians. Donate The Big Story Fri. Feb 4, 2022 Suicide Bomber Who Killed U.S. Troops and Afghans “Likely” Used Unguard…
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January 21, 2022 at 11:35 PM

Report: U.S. Marines returned fire after suicide bombing, but no enemies were shooting at them

The Big Story A declassified report concludes that U.S. Marines who began shooting after a Kabul airport suicide bombing were not under fire,. Donate The Big Story Fri. Jan 21, 2022 Report: …
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January 20, 2022 at 2:14 PM

A visionary without a country

The Big Story A celebrated scientist says he’s a victim of anti-Asian discrimination, but key parts of his story don’t add up. Donate The Big Story Thu. Jan 20, 2022 A Visionary Without a Co…
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January 12, 2022 at 3:30 PM

The nonprofit college that spends more on marketing than financial aid

The Big Story The Baker College promise Donate The Big Story Wed. Jan 12, 2022 The Nonprofit College That Spends More on Marketing Than Financial Aid Baker College promises students a …
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January 11, 2022 at 2:15 PM

Chicago’s “race-neutral” traffic cameras ticket Black and Latino drivers the most

The Big Story A ProPublica analysis found that traffic cameras in Chicago disproportionately ticket Black and Latino motorists. Donate The Big Story Tue. Jan 11, 2022 Chicago’s “Race-Neutral…
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January 7, 2022 at 1:45 PM

A high-risk medical device didn’t meet federal standards. The government paid millions for more.

The Big Story Serious problems with the HeartWare heart pump. Donate The Big Story Fri. Jan 7, 2022 A High-Risk Medical Device Didn’t Meet Federal Standards. The Government Paid Millions for…
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January 5, 2022 at 1:58 PM

JPMorgan Chase has unleashed a lawsuit blitz on credit card customers

The Big Story A return to robo-signing. Donate The Big Story Wed. Jan 5, 2022 A Return to Robo-Signing: JPMorgan Chase Has Unleashed a Lawsuit Blitz on Credit Card Customers After a ne…
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January 4, 2022 at 2:12 PM

Facebook hosted surge of misinformation and insurrection threats in months leading up to Jan. 6 attack, records show

The Big Story The social media giant played a critical role in spreading lies that fomented the violence of Jan. 6. Donate The Big Story Tue. Jan 4, 2022 Facebook Hosted Surge of Misinformat…
  Jill Shepherd, ProPublica · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 9:01 PM

❤️ Donate before midnight! ❤️

2021-12-30 - Dev_Winter21_12.31.21_ACQ_PM Be a last-minute hero and support critical, fearless journalism Hi Reader, We have mere hours to go before midnight and the deadline to make your 2021 charitable donations. I hope that …
  ProPublica’s Jill Shepherd · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 12:31 PM

Make your year-end gift before midnight!

2021-12-30 - Dev_Winter21_12.31.21_ACQ_AM How we pay for our accountability journalism Hi Reader, As we wrap up 2021, 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, 2021 at 3:58 PM

The cruel failure of welfare reform in the Southwest

The Big Story In Nevada and neighboring states, boom times hastened the demise of cash assistance for the poor. Donate The Big Story Thu. Dec 30, 2021 The Cruel Failure of Welfare Reform in …
  Ragan Rhyne, ProPublica · [email protected]
December 30, 2021 at 12:16 PM

A critical public service

2021-12-27 - Dev_Winter21_12.30.21_ACQ Join ProPublica before 2021 ends 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 us wi…
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December 29, 2021 at 3:26 PM

They were the pandemic’s perfect victims

The Big Story The pandemic killed so many dialysis patients that their total number shrunk for the first time in nearly half a century. Donate The Big Story Wed. Dec 29, 2021 They Were the P…
  Jill Shepherd, ProPublica · [email protected]
December 29, 2021 at 11:15 AM

People-powered journalism

2021-12-27 - Dev_Winter21_12.29.21_ACQ It works! Hi Reader, The role that journalism plays in our democracy has been particularly urgent this year, from covering the insurrection, to reporting on diminishing voting rights, to fearless investigating of …
  ProPublica, Jill Shepherd · [email protected]
December 28, 2021 at 12:31 PM

Accountability journalism needs your support

2021-12-27 - Dev_Winter21_12.28.21_ACQ Make your year-end gift today Hi Reader, Injustice, in one form or another, is the subject of nearly every ProPublica story. Exposing inequities and breaches of the public trust is at the h…
  Jill Shepherd, ProPublica · [email protected]
December 27, 2021 at 11:33 AM

Making a difference where it’s needed most

2021-12-23 - Dev_Winter21_12.27.21_ACQ Your donation today is matched, up to $20,000! Donate today and match your gift Hi Reader, It’s no secret that journalism is in financial trouble. Newsrooms all across the country are downsizing, eve…
  ProPublica, Ragan Rhyne · [email protected]
December 26, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Support fearless journalism

2021-12-23 - Dev_Winter21_12.26.21_ACQ Make your year-end donation today Donate to ProPublica Hi Reader, As a fellow engaged citizen, I know you probably keep up with daily news from a few different newspapers or websites, not to mention …
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December 23, 2021 at 1:00 PM

What’s gone wrong at Chicago’s last Black-owned bank?

The Big Story GN Bank fights for survival while customers worry about losing their homes. Donate The Big Story Thu. Dec 23, 2021 What’s Gone Wrong at Chicago’s Last Black-Owned Bank? D…
  ProPublica, Jill Shepherd · [email protected]
December 23, 2021 at 11:33 AM

Support fearless, unrelenting journalism

2021-12-22 - Dev_Winter21_12.23.21_ACQ It’s powered by people like you! Make a year-end donation to ProPublica Hi Reader, ProPublica’s reporters are unrelenting in their search for the truth. They spend their days filing Freedom of Infor…
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December 22, 2021 at 1:07 PM

This scientist created a rapid test just weeks into the pandemic. Here’s why you still can’t get it.

The Big Story Stymied by an FDA process experts say made no sense. Donate The Big Story Wed. Dec 22, 2021 This Scientist Created a Rapid Test Just Weeks Into the Pandemic. Here’s Why You Sti…
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December 21, 2021 at 3:13 PM

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

The Big Story Plus: The dirty secret of America's clean dishes Donate The Big Story Tue. Dec 21, 2021 How Black Communities Become “Sacrifice Zones” for Industrial Air Pollution One of…
  Jill Shepherd, ProPublica · [email protected]
December 21, 2021 at 12:06 PM

Journalism that spurs reform...

2021-12-20 - Dev_Winter21_12.21.21_ACQ …needs your support Dear Reader, As we close out 2021 and plan for the year ahead, I’m asking you to join us and make a year-end donation to ProPublica. Readers like you provide a critical portion of our revenue, …
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December 20, 2021 at 5:18 PM

“Get this thing out of my chest”

The Big Story A life-sustaining heart pump was taken off the market after years of problems and FDA inaction. Donate The Big Story Mon. Dec 20, 2021 “Get This Thing Out of My Chest” A …
  ProPublica's Jill Shepherd · [email protected]
December 18, 2021 at 11:46 AM

How your donation dollars have made real-world change

2021-12-17 - Dev_Winter21_12.18.21_ACQ Journalism that spurs impact needs your help Hi Reader, So far this year, over 40,000 individuals have made a donation to help pay for the critical journalism we are publishing every day. The kind …
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December 17, 2021 at 2:06 PM

Carbon monoxide from generators poisons thousands of people a year

The Big Story The U.S. has failed to force safety changes. Donate The Big Story Fri. Dec 17, 2021 Carbon Monoxide From Generators Poisons Thousands of People a Year. The U.S. Has Failed to F…
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December 16, 2021 at 1:54 PM

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

The Big Story Despite the high stakes, the EPA relies on emissions data it knows to be inaccurate. Donate The Big Story Thu. Dec 16, 2021 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

The Big Story The great inheritors. Donate The Big Story Wed. Dec 15, 2021 The Great Inheritors: How Three Families Shielded Their Fortunes From Taxes for Generations In the early 1900…
  Jill Shepherd, ProPublica · [email protected]
December 15, 2021 at 11:31 AM

Help ProPublica earn an extra $10K

2021-12-14 - Dev_Winter21_12.15.21_ACQ Your donation is matched today! Double your donation to ProPublica Hi Reader, All year, you’ve seen ProPublica reporters expose one injustice after another. In January we published hundreds of shockin…
  ProPublica's Jill Shepherd · [email protected]
December 13, 2021 at 11:30 AM

We rely on readers to support our investigative journalism

2021-12-10 - Dev_Winter21_12.13.21_ACQ Donate before 2021 ends! Support fearless journalism Hi Reader, ProPublica’s only mission is to publish investigative journalism in the public interest — stories that shine a light on wrongdoing and …
  Robin Sparkman, ProPublica · [email protected]
December 11, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Support fearless journalism

2021-12-10 - Dev_Winter21_12.11.21_ACQ Join over 30,000 ProPublicans with a donation at any amount Hi Reader, So far this year, over 30,000 individuals have made donations to ProPublica in support of our relentless journalists and the fearless work the…
  ProPublica's Big Story · [email protected]
December 9, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Storm drains keep swallowing people during floods

The Big Story The deadly problem should be easy for federal, state and local government agencies to fix, but tragedy strikes again and again. Donate The Big Story Thu. Dec 9, 2021 Storm Drai…
  Jill Shepherd, ProPublica · [email protected]
December 9, 2021 at 11:45 AM

What your donation dollars will do at ProPublica

2021-12-08 - Dev_Winter21_12.09.21_ACQ Reporting that spurs impact Hi Reader, The investigative journalism you read here at ProPublica does more than expose wrongdoing and injustice; it can spark real-world change. In fact, that’s the …
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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.

The Big Story China's top-down strategy has largely stumbled. Donate The Big Story Wed. Dec 8, 2021 China Unleashed Its Propaganda Machine on Peng Shuai’s #MeToo Accusation. Her Story Still …
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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…
  ProPublica's Jill Shepherd · [email protected]
December 6, 2021 at 12:15 PM

Who is watching when our leaders fail us?

2021-12-03 - Dev_Winter21_12.06.21_AC Support ProPublica's fearless journalism Support fearless journalism Hi Reader, We are entitled to leaders who do their jobs with honesty, integrity and transparency. When they betray our trust, the p…
  Jill Shepherd, ProPublica · [email protected]
December 3, 2021 at 11:31 AM

Our stories. Your outrage. Real impact.

2021-12-02 - Dev_Winter21_12.03.21_ACQ Support journalism that holds people in power accountable Support independent journalism Hi Reader, When you read a ProPublica story, chances are that by the time you reach the end, you’re outraged. …
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December 1, 2021 at 1:32 PM

Lost inside America’s shadow foster system

The Big Story “They took us away from each other.” Donate The Big Story Wed. Dec 1, 2021 “They Took Us Away From Each Other”: Lost Inside America’s Shadow Foster System Across the coun…