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October 4, 2023 at 12:23 PM

How a Big Pharma company stalled a potentially lifesaving vaccine in pursuit of bigger profits

The Big Story A vaccine against tuberculosis, the world’s deadliest infectious disease, has never been closer to reality, with the potential to save millions of lives. Donate The Big Story Wed. Oct 4, 2023 …

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October 1, 2023 at 1:17 PM

Biden talks Trump, democracy and SCOTUS ethics with ProPublica

The Big Story In a sit-down conversation, Biden discusses Kevin McCarthy’s “terrible bargain,” the fear of change that drives threats to democracy and the Supreme Court’s need for an ethics policy. Donate The Big Story Sun. Oct 1, 2023 …

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September 29, 2023 at 8:01 PM

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September 29, 2023 at 10:08 AM

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2023-09-28 - Dev_Fall23_09.29.23_ACQ_AM Last day of our fall member drive Hi Reader, Our fall member drive wraps up tonight, and before the day is over, I hope you’ll dedicate a few minutes and a few dollars to support independe…

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September 28, 2023 at 10:48 AM

Making a difference where it’s most needed

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September 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Philips kept complaints about dangerous breathing machines secret while company profits soared

The Big Story Tainted CPAP machines and ventilators went to children, the elderly and at least 700,000 veterans despite internal warnings. Donate The Big Story Wed. Sep 27, 2023 Philips Kept…

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September 27, 2023 at 11:33 AM

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2023-09-26 - Dev_Fall23_09.27.23_ACQ Fall member drive over on Friday! Hi Reader, In 2021, ProPublica published the extraordinary story of a doctor who began quietly preserving DNA evidence from rape victims, starting in the 197…

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September 26, 2023 at 2:12 PM

He enforced a mask mandate. He wound up facing a criminal charge.

The Big Story After parents protested a masking policy, the security guard who tried to uphold the mandate was charged with harassment. Donate The Big Story Tue. Sep 26, 2023 This Security G…

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September 26, 2023 at 11:28 AM

Investigating TurboTax for 10 years

2023-09-25 - Dev_Fall23_09.26.23_ACQ Support fearless journalism Hi Reader, ProPublica’s longest-running investigation is out with yet another story just this week, and it’s a perfect illustration of how we follow every thread o…

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September 23, 2023 at 12:15 PM

In a nasty fight over election maps, Wisconsin Republicans turn to extreme maneuvers

The Big Story Wisconsin’s Republicans went to extremes in gerrymandering the state. Now they’re scrambling to protect that power. Donate The Big Story Sat. Sep 23, 2023 Wisconsin’s Republica…

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September 23, 2023 at 11:48 AM

Investigating wasted money

2023-09-22 - Dev_Fall23_09.23.23_ACQ Support well-researched journalism by donating today Hi Reader, The Defense Department spends hundreds of billions each year in taxpayer money. ProPublica recently published a deep dive into …

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September 22, 2023 at 4:18 PM

Our latest on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas

2023-09-22 - Dev_Fall23_09.22.23_ACQ_2 Support fearless journalism Hi Reader, This morning, ProPublica broke another story about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas: He has attended and been used as a fundraising draw for mult…

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September 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Clarence Thomas secretly participated in Koch network donor events

The Big Story Thomas has attended at least two Koch donor summits, putting him in the extraordinary position of having helped a political network that has brought multiple cases before the Supreme Court. Donate The Big Story Fri. Sep 22…

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September 22, 2023 at 9:33 AM

Holding power to account

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September 21, 2023 at 11:28 AM

Journalism that gets results

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September 19, 2023 at 11:41 AM

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September 18, 2023 at 11:32 AM

Fall member drive begins today

2023-09-15 - Dev_Fall23_09.18.23_ACQ This nonprofit newsroom needs your support! Hi Reader, Today begins ProPublica’s fall member drive. For the next two weeks, I’ll be checking in with you, explaining how we operate as a newsroom, highlighting some of …

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September 14, 2023 at 1:16 PM

He needs gender-affirming surgery, but his state is fighting to deny coverage

The Big Story “Where is there to go?” Donate The Big Story Thu. Sep 14, 2023 “Where Is There to Go?” He Needs Gender-Affirming Surgery, but His State Is Fighting to Deny Coverage. A No…

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September 12, 2023 at 12:01 PM

How Columbia ignored women, undermined prosecutors and protected a predator for more than 20 years

The Big Story Patients warned Columbia about the behavior of obstetrician Robert Hadden. Columbia let him keep working. Donate The Big Story Tue. Sep 12, 2023 How Columbia Ignored Women, Und…

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September 8, 2023 at 2:15 PM

He fled a traffic stop in Louisiana. Now he’s in prison for life.

The Big Story After 12 years behind bars, Markus Lanieux thought he had a deal for his release. Donate The Big Story Fri. Sep 8, 2023 He Fled a Traffic Stop in Louisiana. Now He’s in Prison …

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September 7, 2023 at 12:00 PM

The inside story of how the Navy spent billions on the “Little Crappy Ship”

The Big Story Littoral combat ships were supposed to launch the Navy into the future. Donate The Big Story Thu. Sep 7, 2023 The Inside Story of How the Navy Spent Billions on the “Little Cra…

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September 5, 2023 at 12:17 PM

A Black neighborhood and a college both wanted to expand. Now one of them is gone.

The Big Story Plus: Maps show how Christopher Newport University uprooted a Black neighborhood. Donate The Big Story Tue. Sep 5, 2023 Erasing the “Black Spot”: How a Virginia College Expande…

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August 31, 2023 at 8:33 PM

Clarence Thomas Acknowledges Undisclosed Real Estate Deal and Discloses Private Jet Flights

The Big Story The new filing comes after ProPublica’s reporting on the Supreme Court justice’s beneficial relationship with billionaire GOP megadonor Harlan Crow. Donate The Big Story Thu. Aug 31, 2023 …

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August 23, 2023 at 1:03 PM

NYPD seemed to ignore body cam footage in "friendly fire" killing of officer

The Big Story New records show that investigators allowed police misstatements to stand, despite having body-camera video to disprove them. Donate The Big Story Wed. Aug 23, 2023 NYPD “Frien…

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August 22, 2023 at 12:36 PM

New York workers are waiting on $79 million in back wages

The Big Story 127,000 workers in the state have been victims of wage theft. Donate The Big Story Tue. Aug 22, 2023 New York Workers Are Waiting on $79 Million in Back Wages The New Yor…

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August 19, 2023 at 2:01 PM

In the child’s best interest

The Big Story Both parents agree: The child is being harmed. Which one will the court believe? Donate The Big Story Fri. Aug 18, 2023 In the Child’s Best Interest As a contentious cust…

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August 17, 2023 at 12:21 PM

How Tennessee’s justice system allows dangerous people to keep guns — with deadly outcomes

The Big Story Michaela Carter was one of at least 75 people killed in domestic violence shootings in Nashville since 2007. Nearly 40% were shot by people who were legally barred from having a gun. Donate The Big Story Thu. Aug 17, 2023 …

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August 14, 2023 at 12:09 PM

The hidden fee costing doctors millions every year

The Big Story Big companies rake in profits while doctors are saddled with yet another cost in a burdensome health care system. Donate The Big Story Mon. Aug 14, 2023 The Hidden Fee Costing …

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August 10, 2023 at 6:52 PM

Our latest: Clarence Thomas’ 38 vacations

2023-08-10 - Dev_AdHoc_8-10-23 Support nonprofit journalism today Hi Reader, Today, we published the latest in our investigative series “Friends of the Court.” ProPublica reporters Brett Murphy and Alex Mierjeski have uncovered details of at least 38 d…

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August 10, 2023 at 2:40 PM

Clarence Thomas' 38 Vacations

The Big Story How the Supreme Court justice has reaped benefits from a network of wealthy and well-connected pals. Donate The Big Story Thu. Aug 10, 2023 Clarence Thomas’ 38 Vacations: The O…

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August 7, 2023 at 1:27 PM

Bullied By Her Own Party, a Wisconsin Election Official's GOP Roots Mean Nothing in Volatile New Climate

The Big Story “I’m a Republican who stands up for the truth and not for a lie.” Donate The Big Story Mon. Aug 7, 2023 Bullied By Her Own Party, a Wisconsin Election Official's GOP Roots Mean…

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August 3, 2023 at 12:15 PM

A therapist built a reputation for helping gay Latter-day Saints. These men say he abused them.

The Big Story Several patients complained to the church or the state licensing board about inappropriate touching during therapy sessions. Donate The Big Story Wed. Aug 2, 2023 A Utah Therap…

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July 27, 2023 at 12:28 PM

Their families said they needed treatment. Mississippi officials threw them in jail without charges.

The Big Story The state is a stark outlier in jailing so many people for so long, but many officials say they don’t have another option. Donate The Big Story Thu. Jul 27, 2023 Their Families…

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July 26, 2023 at 12:33 PM

The ultrawealthy use private foundations to bank huge tax breaks while giving the public little in return

The Big Story The rich get huge tax breaks by donating art, property and company shares to benefit the public. Donate The Big Story Wed. Jul 26, 2023 How the Ultrawealthy Use Private Foundat…

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July 20, 2023 at 5:50 PM

How long delays in repatriation let scientists damage Native remains with government funds

The Big Story Federal agencies have awarded millions of dollars to scientific studies on Native American human remains, undermining the goals of NAGPRA as tribes fight for repatriation. Donate The Big Story Thu. Jul 20, 2023 …

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July 19, 2023 at 12:01 PM

How school board meetings became flashpoints for anger and chaos across the country

The Big Story In the first wide-ranging analysis of school board unrest, ProPublica found over 100 incidents that led to violence, threats, arrests and criminal charges. Donate The Big Story Wed. Jul 19, 2023 …

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July 17, 2023 at 12:00 PM

How Harlan Crow slashed his tax bill by taking Clarence Thomas on superyacht cruises

The Big Story In lavishing gifts on the Supreme Court justice, the billionaire GOP donor may have violated tax laws, according to tax experts. Donate The Big Story Mon. Jul 17, 2023 How Harl…

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July 14, 2023 at 3:05 PM

LA promised to preserve low-cost housing. These tenants’ homes were turned into hotel rooms anyway.

The Big Story When the American Hotel converted into a tourist hotel, its long-term residents lost not just their affordable housing but the creative community that long thrived in the iconic building. Donate The Big Story Fri. Jul 14, …

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July 13, 2023 at 12:31 PM

89,000 voter registrations were challenged in Georgia by just six right-wing activists

The Big Story Experts warn that election officials’ handling of some of those challenges may clash with federal law. Donate The Big Story Thu. Jul 13, 2023 Close to 100,000 Voter Registratio…

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July 10, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Right-wing websites connected to former Trump lawyer are scamming loyal followers with phony celebrity pitches

The Big Story A mysterious network called AdStyle is placing ads with fake endorsements from celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Elon Musk on conservative sites based in the U.S. and abroad. Donate The Big Story Mon. Jul 10, 2023 …

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July 2, 2023 at 1:00 PM

How parents outraged by library books and diversity initiatives transformed one New Jersey school board

The Big Story An angry parent confronted a New Jersey school board president, accelerating a chain of events that pushed the board to the right. Donate The Big Story Sun. Jul 2, 2023 How Par…

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June 30, 2023 at 1:31 PM

“We Buy Ugly Houses” CEO steps down following ProPublica investigation

The Big Story Plus: The company said it had kicked out a top franchisee who broke the law. New evidence suggests it didn’t. Donate The Big Story Fri. Jun 30, 2023 “We Buy Ugly Houses” CEO St…

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June 28, 2023 at 12:01 PM

How often do health insurers say no to patients? No one knows.

The Big Story Insurers’ denial rates — a critical measure of how reliably they pay for customers’ care — remain mostly secret to the public. Donate The Big Story Wed. Jun 28, 2023 How Often …

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June 26, 2023 at 12:30 PM

How a doctor’s quest to grow the male member is leaving some men desperate and disfigured

The Big Story Inside the secretive world of penile enlargement. Donate The Big Story Mon. Jun 26, 2023 Inside the Secretive World of Penile Enlargement How a doctor’s two-decade quest …

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June 22, 2023 at 2:45 PM

New investigation into the Supreme Court

2023-06-22 - Dev_AdHoc_6-22-23 Support fearless, independent journalism Hi Reader, Yesterday, ProPublica published a new bombshell investigation revealing that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito took an undisclosed luxury fishing trip to Alaska with bi…

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June 22, 2023 at 12:30 PM

How executives and well-connected investors make exquisitely timed trades in health care stocks

The Big Story The biotech edge. Donate The Big Story Thu. Jun 22, 2023 The Biotech Edge: How Executives and Well-Connected Investors Make Exquisitely Timed Trades in Health Care Stocks …

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June 21, 2023 at 3:54 AM

Justice Samuel Alito took luxury fishing vacation with GOP billionaire who later had cases before the court

The Big Story In the years after the undisclosed trip to Alaska, Republican megadonor Paul Singer’s hedge fund has repeatedly had business before the Supreme Court. Alito has never recused himself. Donate The Big Story Tue. Jun 20, 2023…

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June 19, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Can America’s students recover what they lost during the pandemic?

The Big Story Disastrous test scores increasingly show how steep a toll the COVID-19 era exacted on students, particularly minorities. Donate The Big Story Mon. Jun 19, 2023 Can America’s St…

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June 16, 2023 at 8:04 PM

⏱️ Final hours of our member drive! ⏱️

2023-06-16 - Dev_Summer23_06.16.23_ACQ_PM Your support makes a difference here Hi Reader, We are in the final moments of our summer member drive, and I’m asking you to join us before the midnight deadline by making a donation r…

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June 16, 2023 at 1:29 PM

How a grad student uncovered the largest known slave auction in the U.S.

The Big Story The find yields a new understanding of the enormous harm of such a transaction. Donate The Big Story Fri. Jun 16, 2023 How a Grad Student Uncovered the Largest Known Slave Auct…

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