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September 27, 2022 at 10:45 AM

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September 26, 2022 at 10:51 AM

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September 24, 2022 at 11:01 AM

What you won’t find at ProPublica

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September 23, 2022 at 4:18 PM

The Navy accused him of arson. Its own investigation showed widespread safety failures.

The Big Story After the USS Bonhomme Richard fire, investigators found missing fire hoses, a broken sprinkler system and other systemic failures. The Navy is still accusing a sailor of arson, against the advice of a military judge. Donate The Bi…

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September 22, 2022 at 10:31 AM

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September 21, 2022 at 10:40 AM

How donation dollars have made real-world change

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September 19, 2022 at 10:25 AM

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September 16, 2022 at 1:05 PM

The state where halfway houses are a revolving door to prison

The Big Story Colorado’s halfway houses were intended to reduce recidivism, but insiders describe a system plagued by a lack of training and support. Donate The Big Story Fri. Sep 16, 2022 “…

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September 13, 2022 at 12:25 PM

How human traffickers force victims into cyberscamming

The Big Story People from across Asia have been coerced into defrauding people in America and around the world out of millions of dollars. Donate The Big Story Tue. Sep 13, 2022 Human Traffi…

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September 12, 2022 at 3:30 PM

The fight against an age-old effort to block Americans from voting

The Big Story A new wave of restrictions makes voting harder for people who struggle to read. Donate The Big Story Mon. Sep 12, 2022 The Fight Against an Age-Old Effort to Block Americans Fr…

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September 9, 2022 at 2:20 PM

How private police forces make security a luxury of the rich

The Big Story Wealthier neighborhoods in St. Louis have armed themselves with private police. Donate The Big Story Fri. Sep 9, 2022 St. Louis’ Private Police Forces Make Security a Luxury of…

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September 7, 2022 at 2:33 PM

He felt isolated and adrift after an autism diagnosis. Can he make it as a cybersleuth?

The Big Story Training socially isolated autistic dropouts to fight cyber crime. Donate The Big Story Wed. Sep 7, 2022 He Felt Isolated and Adrift After an Autism Diagnosis. Can He Make It a…

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September 6, 2022 at 1:31 PM

“The human psyche was not built for this”

The Big Story How Republicans in Montana hijacked public health and brought a hospital to the brink Donate The Big Story Tue. Sep 6, 2022 “The Human Psyche Was Not Built for This” How …

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September 2, 2022 at 1:31 PM

A disabled young patient was sent to get treatment. He was abused instead. And he wasn’t the last.

The Big Story The 24-year-old with developmental disabilities was brutally beaten by his caretakers inside a state-run facility with a long history of patient abuse. Donate The Big Story Fri. Sep 2, 2022 …

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September 1, 2022 at 12:37 PM

The tragedy of north Birmingham

The Big Story Industrial plants have polluted the air and land in historic Black communities for over a century. Donate The Big Story Thu. Sep 1, 2022 The Tragedy of North Birmingham I…

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August 31, 2022 at 1:05 PM

Inside a million-dollar Instagram verification scheme

The Big Story Real money, fake musicians. Donate The Big Story Wed. Aug 31, 2022 Real Money, Fake Musicians: Inside a Million-Dollar Instagram Verification Scheme A jeweler. A plastic …

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August 23, 2022 at 1:17 PM

A tax credit was meant to help marginalized workers get permanent jobs

The Big Story Instead it’s subsidizing temp work. Donate The Big Story Tue. Aug 23, 2022 A Tax Credit Was Meant to Help Marginalized Workers Get Permanent Jobs. Instead It’s Subsidizing Temp…

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August 22, 2022 at 6:55 PM

How a secretive billionaire handed his fortune to the architect of the right-wing takeover of the courts

The Big Story It's the largest known political advocacy donation in U.S. history. Donate The Big Story Mon. Aug 22, 2022 How a Secretive Billionaire Handed His Fortune to the Architect of th…

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August 19, 2022 at 12:57 PM

She didn’t know she still owed money to her utility. Then 25% of her paycheck was gone.

The Big Story After the state’s largest utility sold consumer debt, thousands of Detroiters faced default judgments and garnished wages. Donate The Big Story Fri. Aug 19, 2022 She Didn’t Kno…

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August 9, 2022 at 12:13 PM

Twice accused of assault, he was let go by Army commanders. He attacked again.

The Big Story Soldiers in the Army are more likely to be locked up ahead of trial for drug offenses than for sexual assault Donate The Big Story Tue. Aug 9, 2022 Twice Accused of Sexual Assa…

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August 8, 2022 at 12:25 PM

A uranium ghost town in the making

The Big Story Time and again, mining company Homestake and government agencies promised to clean up waste from decades of uranium processing. Donate The Big Story Mon. Aug 8, 2022 A Uranium …

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August 4, 2022 at 12:40 PM

COVID-related stillbirths didn’t have to happen

The Big Story “God, no, not another case.” Donate The Big Story Thu. Aug 4, 2022 “God, No, Not Another Case.” COVID-Related Stillbirths Didn’t Have to Happen. A lack of testing data an…

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July 27, 2022 at 12:50 PM

Barbados resists climate colonialism in an effort to survive the costs of global warming

The Big Story Across the Caribbean, soaring national debt is a hidden but decisive aspect of the climate crisis. Donate The Big Story Wed. Jul 27, 2022 Barbados Resists Climate Colonialism i…

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July 25, 2022 at 3:27 PM

Richard Glossip has eaten three last meals on death row

The Big Story Years later, the state is still trying to execute him. Donate The Big Story Mon. Jul 25, 2022 Richard Glossip Has Eaten Three Last Meals on Death Row. Years Later, the State Is…

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July 21, 2022 at 3:27 PM

A Government Official Helped Them Register. Now They’ve Been Charged With Voter Fraud.

The Big Story Ten Florida men with felony convictions have been charged with voter fraud because prosecutors say they registered and voted illegally. Critics say the punishments are unfair. Donate The Big Story Thu. Jul 21, 2022 …

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July 19, 2022 at 2:14 PM

Two Cities Took Different Approaches to Pandemic Court Closures. They Got Different Results.

The Big Story Did closing courts contribute to the resurgence in violent crime that began in 2020? What happened in Albuquerque and Wichita may provide clues. Donate The Big Story Tue. Jul 19, 2022 …

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July 13, 2022 at 6:29 PM

Critical Omissions Plague Texas Gun Background Check Law

The Big Story Texas officials tried to require that the state report all court-ordered mental health hospitalizations to a federal gun background check system. Juveniles have been left out. Donate The Big Story Wed. Jul 13, 2022 …

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July 12, 2022 at 7:24 PM

“The Drone Problem”: How the U.S. Has Struggled to Curb Turkey, a Key Exporter of Armed Drones

The Big Story Turkey is changing the face of modern warfare with its TB2 drone. As the weapon spreads across the globe, some U.S. lawmakers seek to crack down on the country, saying it’s exploiting its NATO status to obtain key parts from Western manufacturers. Donate …

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July 11, 2022 at 3:46 PM

Right-Wing Think Tank Family Research Council Is Now a Church in Eyes of the IRS

The Big Story The FRC, a staunch opponent of abortion and LGBTQ rights, joins a growing list of activist groups seeking church status, which allows organizations to shield themselves from financial scrutiny. Donate The Big Story Mon. Ju…

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July 7, 2022 at 12:45 PM

The city where investigations of police take so long, officers kill again before reviews are done

The Big Story A California city’s flawed handling of fatal police shootings allowed six officers to use deadly force again before their first cases were decided. Donate The Big Story Thu. Jul 7, 2022 …

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June 29, 2022 at 4:47 PM

How a public university is bowing to a conservative crusade

The Big Story The other cancel culture. Donate The Big Story Wed. Jun 29, 2022 The Other Cancel Culture: How a Public University Is Bowing to a Conservative Crusade With a rising natio…

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June 24, 2022 at 8:15 PM

Final hours of our member drive! ⏱️

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June 24, 2022 at 10:17 AM

Summer member drive deadline: midnight!

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June 23, 2022 at 3:00 PM

$53.3 million. 33 jobs. No plan.

The Big Story That’s how Mississippi lawmakers are spending BP oil spill money. Donate The Big Story Thu. Jun 23, 2022 $53.3 Million. 33 Jobs. No Plan. That’s How Mississippi Lawmakers Are S…

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June 23, 2022 at 11:45 AM

Journalism that shines a light on injustice

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June 22, 2022 at 10:26 AM

Why you read ProPublica

2022-06-21 - Dev_Summer22_06.22.22_ACQ Summer member drive ends on Friday! Hi Reader, So far during this member drive, hundreds of individuals have made donations to ProPublica in support of our relentless journalists and the f…

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June 21, 2022 at 12:15 PM

Meet the billionaire and rising GOP mega-donor who's gaming the tax system

The Big Story Susquehanna founder and TikTok investor Jeff Yass has avoided $1 billion in taxes while largely escaping public scrutiny. Donate The Big Story Tue. Jun 21, 2022 Meet the Billio…

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June 21, 2022 at 11:20 AM

Making a difference where it’s most needed

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June 18, 2022 at 10:55 AM

The power of an informed public

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June 17, 2022 at 3:05 PM

The hidden fees making your bananas, and everything else, cost more

The Big Story A cadre of ocean carriers are charging exorbitant, potentially illegal, fees on shipping containers stuck because of congestion at ports. Donate The Big Story Fri. Jun 17, 2022 …

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June 16, 2022 at 1:03 PM

White parents rallied to chase a Black educator out of town. Then, they followed her to the next one.

The Big Story When the national anti-CRT movement goes local. Donate The Big Story Thu. Jun 16, 2022 White Parents Rallied to Chase a Black Educator Out of Town. Then, They Followed Her to t…

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June 16, 2022 at 10:31 AM

How donation dollars have sparked real-world change

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June 13, 2022 at 10:40 AM

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June 10, 2022 at 1:34 PM

Shielded from public view, misconduct by corrections staff in Illinois prisons received scant discipline

The Big Story At least 18 corrections employees abused or used excessive force against incarcerated people in Illinois, according to internal corrections investigations. Donate The Big Story Fri. Jun 10, 2022 …

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June 8, 2022 at 2:03 PM

New York let residences for kids with serious mental health problems vanish

The Big Story Desperate families call the cops instead. Donate The Big Story Wed. Jun 8, 2022 New York Let Residences for Kids With Serious Mental Health Problems Vanish. Desperate Families …

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June 2, 2022 at 1:05 PM

Casinos pled poverty to get a huge tax break. Atlantic City is paying the price.

The Big Story Despite growing profits, casino operators used predictions of “grave danger” to convince the state to slash their tax burden. Donate The Big Story Thu. Jun 2, 2022 Casinos Pled…

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May 26, 2022 at 9:32 PM

Why 18-year-olds in Texas can buy AR-15s but not handguns

The Big Story This week’s massacre in Uvalde, Texas, highlights disparities in how federal laws regulate rifles and handguns. Donate The Big Story Thu. May 26, 2022 Why 18-Year-Olds in Texas…

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May 24, 2022 at 1:31 PM

The U.S. has spent more than $2 billion on a plan to save salmon. The fish are vanishing anyway.

The Big Story Instead of preserving wild salmon, the government propped up a failing system of hatcheries. Donate The Big Story Tue. May 24, 2022 The U.S. Has Spent More Than $2 Billion on a…

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May 23, 2022 at 4:00 PM

The hypnotherapist and failed politician who helped fuel the hunt for election fraud in Wisconsin

The Big Story How Jay Stone played a crucial role in making Wisconsin a hotbed of conspiracy theories that Democrats stole the state’s 10 electoral votes from Donald Trump. Donate The Big Story Mon. May 23, 2022 …

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May 23, 2022 at 2:16 PM

Our Spring 2022 Impact Report

2022-05-23 - Dev_ImpactReport_Q2_2022_Tranche1 Just published Donate Dear Reader, I want to share our newly released Impact Report, covering the first four months of 2022 at ProPublica. We produce this report three times a year to spotlight the im…

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