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May 20, 2022 at 1:31 PM

She warned the grain elevator would disrupt sacred Black history. They deleted her findings.

The Big Story A whistleblower says a plan to build a grain elevator on an old plantation would disrupt important historical sites, Donate The Big Story Fri. May 20, 2022 She Warned the Grain…

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May 16, 2022 at 12:30 PM

The COVID testing company that missed 96% of cases

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May 12, 2022 at 2:45 PM

Katrina survivors were told they could use grant money to rebuild. Now they’re being sued for it.

The Big Story After Hurricane Katrina, struggling homeowners said, they were told not to worry about the fine print when they received grants to elevate their homes. Donate The Big Story Thu. May 12, 2022 …

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April 28, 2022 at 1:16 PM

The law bans schools from fining children with tickets. So the police are doing it for them.

The Big Story The price kids pay. Donate The Big Story Thu. Apr 28, 2022 The Price Kids Pay: Schools and Police Punish Students With Costly Tickets for Minor Misbehavior Illinois law b…

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April 26, 2022 at 12:46 PM

Inside the creation of Trump’s stolen election myth

The Big Story Building the “big lie.” Donate The Big Story Tue. Apr 26, 2022 Building the “Big Lie”: Inside the Creation of Trump’s Stolen Election Myth Internal emails and interviews …

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April 22, 2022 at 2:01 PM

The state took his kids three times. And three times it gave them back.

The Big Story Many families suspected of neglect cycle through the child welfare system without getting the help they need. Donate The Big Story Fri. Apr 22, 2022 The State Took His Kids Thr…

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April 13, 2022 at 12:44 PM

America’s highest earners and their taxes revealed

The Big Story Secret IRS files reveal the top US income earners and how their tax rates vary more than their incomes. Donate The Big Story Wed. Apr 13, 2022 America’s Highest Earners and The…

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April 8, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Final hours of our member drive! ⏱️

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April 8, 2022 at 10:45 AM

Spring membership drive ends today

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April 7, 2022 at 10:45 AM

The power of an informed public

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April 6, 2022 at 10:07 AM

Making a difference where it’s most needed

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April 5, 2022 at 7:42 PM

The invisible hand of Steve Twist

The Big Story How an Arizona man who’s never held elected office has shaped one of America’s most punitive criminal justice systems. Donate The Big Story Tue. Apr 5, 2022 The Invisible Hand …

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April 5, 2022 at 11:10 AM

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April 4, 2022 at 10:30 AM

Why you read ProPublica

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April 2, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Chaos, confusion and death in the final days of the war in Afghanistan

The Big Story Hell at Abbey Gate. Donate The Big Story Sat. Apr 2, 2022 Hell at Abbey Gate: Chaos, Confusion and Death in the Final Days of the War in Afghanistan In firsthand accounts…

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April 2, 2022 at 11:01 AM

Journalism that shines a light on injustice

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March 31, 2022 at 11:02 AM

Investigating TurboTax for nine years

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March 30, 2022 at 11:03 AM

How donation dollars have made real-world change

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March 28, 2022 at 10:36 AM

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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…

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March 9, 2022 at 6:21 PM

Read our 2021 Annual Report

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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…

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December 31, 2021 at 9:01 PM

❤️ Donate before midnight! ❤️

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December 31, 2021 at 12:31 PM

Make your year-end gift before midnight!

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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 …

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December 30, 2021 at 12:16 PM

A critical public service

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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…

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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 …

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December 28, 2021 at 12:31 PM

Accountability journalism needs your support

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December 27, 2021 at 11:33 AM

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December 26, 2021 at 12:01 PM

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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…

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December 23, 2021 at 11:33 AM

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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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