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December 13, 2023 at 1:20 PM

The judiciary has policed itself for decades. It doesn’t work.

The Big Story The secretive Judicial Conference is tasked with self-governance. Donate The Big Story Wed. Dec 13, 2023 The Judiciary Has Policed Itself for Decades. It Doesn’t Work. Th…

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December 13, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Holding our leaders to account

2023-12-12 - Dev_Winter23_12-13-23_ACQ Your gift today is matched! Hi Reader, We are entitled to leaders who do their jobs with honesty, integrity and transparency. When they betray our trust, the press is often our first line o…

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December 11, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Inside the notorious gun shop linked to hundreds of Chicago guns

The Big Story The story of one Indiana store demonstrates how the more than 60,000 gun retailers in America have little financial incentive to say no to questionable buyers. Donate The Big Story Mon. Dec 11, 2023 …

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December 11, 2023 at 11:06 AM

Investigating the Supreme Court

2023-12-10 - Dev_Winter23_12-11-23_ACQ Support independent journalism powered by the people Hi Reader, All year, ProPublica’s Supreme Court investigations have sparked discussions and outrage all over the country. Our first bomb…

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December 9, 2023 at 11:33 AM

Investigating health insurance denials

2023-12-08 - Dev_Winter23_12-9-23_ACQ Donate to help make this work possible Hi Reader, Well over a year ago, ProPublica set out to investigate the myriad ways health insurance companies deny tens of millions of claims every yea…

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December 7, 2023 at 2:26 PM

When the Coast Guard intercepts unaccompanied kids

The Big Story The crisis facing children traveling to the U.S. alone and the crews forced to send them back. Donate The Big Story Thu. Dec 7, 2023 When the Coast Guard Intercepts Unaccompani…

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December 6, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Justice, even if it takes years

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December 5, 2023 at 1:18 PM

In Uvalde, students followed active shooter protocol. The cops did not.

The Big Story States require students to prepare for active shooters more often than officers. Donate The Big Story Tue. Dec 5, 2023 “Someone Tell Me What to Do” Across the country, st…

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December 4, 2023 at 11:36 AM

Journalism that gets results

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December 2, 2023 at 11:33 AM

Our stories. Your outrage. Real impact.

2023-12-01 - Dev_Winter23_12-2-23_REN Support journalism that shines a light on injustice Hi Reader, Injustice, in one form or another, is the subject of nearly every ProPublica investigation. Here’s why: We’re steadfast in our …

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November 28, 2023 at 5:06 PM

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November 28, 2023 at 11:33 AM

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November 27, 2023 at 1:23 PM

Powerful activists and lawmakers have blocked post-Roe abortion ban exceptions

The Big Story Some Republicans were willing to compromise on abortion ban exceptions. Activists made sure they didn’t. Donate The Big Story Mon. Nov 27, 2023 Some Republicans Were Willing to…

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November 27, 2023 at 11:31 AM

Early notice on #GivingNewsDay extras

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November 21, 2023 at 12:31 PM

How a Maine businessman made the AR-15 into America’s best-selling rifle

The Big Story Richard Dyke used political connections and lobster giveaways to build Bushmaster, the company that popularized assault-style rifles. Donate The Big Story Tue. Nov 21, 2023 How…

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November 18, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Union Pacific fired him rather than heed his warnings of dangerous rail conditions

The Big Story His duty to keep the rails safe from disaster conflicted with his employer’s desire to keep its trains running as fast and as frequently as possible. Donate The Big Story Sat. Nov 18, 2023 …

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November 16, 2023 at 1:03 PM

This youth detention center superintendent illegally locks kids alone in cells

The Big Story No one has forced him to stop. Donate The Big Story Thu. Nov 16, 2023 This Youth Detention Center Superintendent Illegally Locks Kids Alone in Cells. No One Has Forced Him to S…

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November 15, 2023 at 12:00 PM

Insurance executives refused to pay for the cancer treatment that could have saved him

The Big Story This is how they did it. Donate The Big Story Wed. Nov 15, 2023 Insurance Executives Refused to Pay for the Cancer Treatment That Could Have Saved Him. This Is How They Did It.…

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November 14, 2023 at 4:18 PM

Impact at the Supreme Court

2023-11-14 - Dev_AdHoc_11_13_2023_Nondonor Support fearless journalism that makes an impact Hi Reader, Yesterday, for the first time in its 234-year history, the Supreme Court released a code of conduct governing the behavior of the country’s most powe…

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November 12, 2023 at 2:26 PM

Maine rarely sanctions residential care facilities even after severe abuse or neglect incidents

The Big Story From 2020 to 2022, Maine’s state health department cited residential care facilities for dozens of resident rights violations and hundreds of other deficiencies. But it has imposed only one fine in response. Donate The Big Story …

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November 11, 2023 at 1:15 PM

Two women died on an Alaska mayor’s property. No one has ever been charged.

The Big Story Before they died, Jennifer Kirk and Sue Sue Norton were both victims of domestic violence, but the men involved — the ex-mayor’s sons — faced few consequences despite a long history of similar allegations. Donate The Big Story …

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November 9, 2023 at 1:00 PM

How Warren Buffett privately traded in stocks that Berkshire Hathaway was buying and selling

The Big Story Buffett has long said such trading would be a conflict of interest, and Berkshire policies prohibit it. Donate The Big Story Thu. Nov 9, 2023 How Warren Buffett Privately Trade…

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November 7, 2023 at 2:27 PM

Big Insurance met its match when it turned down a top trial lawyer’s request for cancer treatment

The Big Story He was no ordinary patient. And he was ready to fight. Donate The Big Story Tue. Nov 7, 2023 Big Insurance Met Its Match When It Turned Down a Top Trial Lawyer’s Request for Ca…

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November 5, 2023 at 10:30 AM

They tried to expose Louisiana judges who had systematically ignored prisoners' petitions

The Big Story No one listened. Donate The Big Story Sun. Nov 5, 2023 They Tried to Expose Louisiana Judges Who Had Systematically Ignored Prisoners' Petitions. No One Listened. The all…

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November 3, 2023 at 4:36 PM

Real accountability, not merely the promise of change

2023-11-03 - Dev_ImpactReport_Fall_2023_Tranche Our latest impact report is here Donate Dear Reader, I’m excited to share our newly released Fall 2023 Impact Report. Our report provides updates on the real-world changes that resulted from both our …

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October 31, 2023 at 12:28 PM

This billion-dollar plan to save salmon depends on a giant fish vacuum

The Big Story Many endorse opening dams and letting fish coast the natural current as the best way to avoid extinction. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has other ideas. Donate The Big Story Tue. Oct 31, 2023 …

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October 25, 2023 at 12:49 PM

Dairy workers on Wisconsin’s small farms are dying

The Big Story Many of those deaths are never investigated. Donate The Big Story Wed. Oct 25, 2023 Dairy Workers on Wisconsin’s Small Farms Are Dying. Many of Those Deaths Are Never Investiga…

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October 18, 2023 at 1:06 PM

The GOP’s secret to protecting gerrymandered electoral maps? Claim privilege.

The Big Story Republican legislatures around the country are shielding their work on allegedly discriminatory voting maps to prevent the public from finding out how and why they made their decisions. Donate The Big Story Wed. Oct 18, 20…

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October 16, 2023 at 1:02 PM

When foster parents don’t want to give back the baby

The Big Story A new legal strategy forces biological parents to compete for custody of their children. Donate The Big Story Mon. Oct 16, 2023 When Foster Parents Don’t Want to Give Back the …

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October 11, 2023 at 12:20 PM

The man behind the right’s Supreme Court supermajority

The Big Story The inside story of how Leonard Leo built a machine that remade the American legal system. Donate The Big Story Wed. Oct 11, 2023 We Don’t Talk About Leonard: The Man Behind th…

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October 10, 2023 at 12:36 PM

A detective sabotaged his own cases to undermine a prosecutor

The Big Story And the police department did nothing to stop him. Donate The Big Story Tue. Oct 10, 2023 A Detective Sabotaged His Own Cases Because He Didn’t Like the Prosecutor. The Police …

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October 9, 2023 at 1:00 PM

A racist Harvard scientist commissioned photos of enslaved people

The Big Story One possible descendant wants to reclaim their story. Donate The Big Story Mon. Oct 9, 2023 A Racist Harvard Scientist Commissioned Photos of Enslaved People. One Possible Desc…

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October 7, 2023 at 11:31 AM

A lab test that experts liken to a witch trial is helping send women to prison for murder

The Big Story The “lung float” test claims to help determine if a baby was born alive or dead, but many medical examiners say it’s too unreliable Donate The Big Story Sat. Oct 7, 2023 A Lab …

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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

Be a last-minute hero ❤️

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September 29, 2023 at 10:08 AM

Your gift is doubled right now!

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

Support journalism that spurs impact

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

2023-09-20 - Dev_Fall23_09.21.23_ACQ Support fearless, independent journalism Hi Reader, Earlier this year, ProPublica published an investigation into railroad companies’ decadeslong practice of blocking crossings for hours, eve…

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September 19, 2023 at 11:41 AM

Support journalism that spurs change

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September 18, 2023 at 11:32 AM

Fall member drive begins today

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