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June 4, 2024 at 10:11 AM

Journalism that gets results

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June 3, 2024 at 4:07 PM

This morning's story about Trump witnesses exemplifies journalism that holds power to account

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June 3, 2024 at 11:35 AM

Summer Member Drive Starts Today

Support fearless journalism during our 2-week drive Hi Reader, Our summer member drive kicks off today. Over the next two weeks, I'll showcase many of our recent top stories, share insights into our newsroom operations and discuss the importance of reader support. I’m hoping to inspire you to make …

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June 3, 2024 at 10:31 AM

Breaking: 9 Trump witnesses received significant financial benefits

The Big Story Witnesses in the various criminal cases against the former president have gotten pay raises, new jobs and more. Donate The Big Story Mon. Jun 3, 2024 In today’s newsletter: Financial benefits …

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May 23, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Trump campaign bullied workers who said they were harassed

The Big Story Trump is well known for publicly bullying his political rivals, but the former president’s campaign has also used similar tactics to launch private, relentless attacks against some of its own workers. Donate The Big Story …

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May 22, 2024 at 10:30 AM

Scenes from a MAGA meltdown

The Big Story Inside the “America First” Movement’s War Over Democracy Donate The Big Story Wed. May 22, 2024 Scenes From a MAGA Meltdown: Inside the “America First” Movement’s War Ov…

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May 20, 2024 at 10:30 AM

How 3M executives convinced a scientist the forever chemicals she found in human blood were safe

The Big Story Toxic gaslighting. Donate The Big Story Mon. May 20, 2024 Toxic Gaslighting: How 3M Executives Convinced a Scientist the Forever Chemicals She Found in Human Blood Were Safe …

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May 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Segregation academies still operate across the South

The Big Story Seventy years after Brown v. Board, one town grapples with its divided schools. Donate The Big Story Sat. May 18, 2024 Segregation Academies Still Operate Across the South. One…

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May 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM

Albuquerque is throwing out homeless people's belongings

The Big Story The city has violated a court order and its own policies by discarding the personal property of thousands of homeless people. Donate The Big Story Thu. May 16, 2024 Albuquerque…

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May 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM

"I refuse to be complicit"

The Big Story Texas school board member rejects the far-right beliefs she campaigned on. Donate The Big Story Wed. May 15, 2024 She Campaigned for a Texas School Board Seat as a GOP Hard-Lin…

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May 11, 2024 at 2:15 PM

🔎 We dug deeper into Trump’s taxes & found what the IRS called dubious practices

The Big Story The tax agency concluded in its long-running investigation that Trump effectively claimed the same massive write-off twice on his failed Chicago tower. Donate The Big Story Sat. May 11, 2024 I…

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May 8, 2024 at 11:17 PM

Blinken says Israeli units accused of serious violations have done enough to avoid sanctions. Experts and insiders disagree.

The Big Story The secretary of state told Congress that Israel had adequately punished a soldier who got community service for killing an unarmed Palestinian. Donate The Big Story Wed. May 8, 2024 …

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May 8, 2024 at 10:15 AM

The Big Story

The Big Story It operates with little oversight, and students have suffered. Donate The Big Story Wed. May 8, 2024 This School for Autistic Youth Can Cost $573,200 a Year. It Operates With L…

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May 7, 2024 at 10:00 AM

Facing unchecked syphilis outbreak, Great Plains tribes sought federal help

The Big Story Months later, no one has responded. Donate The Big Story Tue. May 7, 2024 Facing Unchecked Syphilis Outbreak, Great Plains Tribes Sought Federal Help. Months Later, No One Has …

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May 6, 2024 at 7:53 PM

ProPublica wins the Pulitzer Gold Medal for Public Service

2024-05-06 - Email to readers and donors about awards | Dev_adhoc_5-6-24_all …for SCOTUS reporting SUPPORT PROPUBLICA Hi Reader, ProPublica’s investigation last year revealing Supreme Court justices’ beneficial relationships with billiona…

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May 1, 2024 at 11:00 AM

What a detention center fire in Mexico tells us about U.S. immigration policy

The Big Story A year ago, 40 men were killed in a detention center fire in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Donate The Big Story Wed. May 1, 2024 How Shifting U.S. Policies Led to One of the Deadliest…

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April 29, 2024 at 3:24 PM

“Deny, deny, deny. That’s how you hit your numbers.”

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April 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM

A Doctor at Cigna Said Her Bosses Pressured Her to Review Patients’ Cases Too Quickly. Cigna Threatened to Fire Her.

The Big Story Absenteeism has nearly doubled since the pandemic. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate Mon. Apr 29, 2024 · View it in your browser. A Doctor at Cigna Said Her Bosses Pr…

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April 24, 2024 at 10:00 AM

10 times as much of this toxic pesticide could end up on your tomatoes and celery under a new EPA proposal

The Big Story Against the guidance of scientific advisory panels, the EPA is relying on industry-backed tests to relax regulations on acephate. Donate The Big Story Wed. Apr 24, 2024 10 Time…

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April 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM

A powerful movie executive praised for his diversity efforts shared racist, antisemitic sentiments in texts

The Big Story Ryan Millsap's private communications exhibit derogatory views toward Black and Jewish communities. Donate The Big Story Thu. Apr 18, 2024 The former owner of an Atlanta film studio has been p…

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April 17, 2024 at 8:22 PM

BREAKING: Blinken has not sanctioned Israeli units linked to human rights abuses despite staff recommendations

The Big Story Donate The Big Story Wed. Apr 17, 2024 Blinken Is Sitting on Staff Recommendations to Sanction Israeli Military Units Linked to Killings and Rapes A special State Departm…

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April 9, 2024 at 5:22 PM

The influential conservative group making it harder for Idaho districts to fix their schools

The Big Story The Idaho Freedom Foundation has gone beyond the education culture wars by targeting local bond and levy elections, which districts rely on heavily to build and repair schools. Donate The Big Story Tue. Apr 9, 2024 …

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April 5, 2024 at 7:34 PM

Trump’s lawyers didn’t disclose proposal to put up full $464 million bond

The Big Story Their failure to disclose a proposal from a billionaire financier may have violated ethics rules. Donate The Big Story Fri. Apr 5, 2024 Trump’s Lawyers Told the Court That No O…

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April 4, 2024 at 10:00 AM

As elections loom, congressional maps challenged as discriminatory will remain in place

The Big Story With control of the House of Representatives hanging in the balance, the time-consuming appeals process means elections in multiple districts will take place using maps that have been challenged as discriminatory to voters of color. Donate …

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March 27, 2024 at 10:01 AM

Inside the historic suit that the gun industry and Republicans are on the verge of killing

The Big Story Records and interviews show that the U.S. government repeatedly used its muscle to advance the interests of large baby formula companies while thwarting the efforts of Thailand and other developing countries to safeguard children’s health. Donate …

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March 22, 2024 at 8:06 PM

Final hours of our member drive! ⏱️

2024-03-22 - dev_spring24_3-22-24_mem-acq-pm Be the last-minute here we need right now! Hi Reader, We are in the final moments of our spring member drive, and I’m asking you to join us before the midnight deadline by making a donation right now. O…

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March 22, 2024 at 10:33 AM

Spring member drive ends today

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March 21, 2024 at 8:21 PM

Read our 2023 Annual Report

2024-03-21 - Dev_2023-AnnualReport How our journalism spurred impact Donate Dear Reader, I’m thrilled to share ProPublica’s newly released 2023 Annual Report. The work showcased is striking in its scope — from our series on health care denials, wh…

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March 21, 2024 at 11:34 AM

Critical journalism needs your support

2024-03-20 - dev_spring24_3-21-24_mem-acq Spring member drive ends tomorrow! Hi Reader, One thing you won’t find on ProPublica’s homepage are the same stories the rest of the media is chasing. That’s because we don’t report what you already know, a…

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March 21, 2024 at 10:01 AM

How the U.S. waged a global campaign against baby formula regulation

The Big Story Records and interviews show that the U.S. government repeatedly used its muscle to advance the interests of large baby formula companies while thwarting the efforts of Thailand and other developing countries to safeguard children’s health. Donate …

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March 19, 2024 at 11:05 AM

Holding government agencies to account

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March 18, 2024 at 10:35 AM

Investigating health insurance denials

2024-03-15 - dev_spring24_3-18-24_mem-acq Donate to help make this work possible Hi Reader, ProPublica has been investigating the myriad ways health insurance companies deny tens of millions of claims every year. Over a year ago, we published a cal…

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March 16, 2024 at 11:05 AM

Holding our leaders to account

2024-03-15 - dev_spring24_3-16-24_mem-acq 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 press is often our first line of defense. For ge…

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March 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM

The U.S. is losing more wildland firefighters than ever

The Big Story Highly skilled firefighters are the last line of defense against wildfires, but that line is fraying because the government decided long ago that they’re not worth very much. Donate The Big Story Sat. Mar 16, 2024 …

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March 15, 2024 at 10:34 AM

An independent press is critical to democracy

2024-03-14 - dev_spring24_3-15-24_mem-acq Join us with your support today! Hi Reader, We’re wrapping up the first half of our two-week member drive, and I’m absolutely overwhelmed by the support we’ve seen so far. Over 700 donors have stepped up an…

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March 14, 2024 at 11:07 AM

Investigating TurboTax for over a decade

2024-03-13 - dev_spring24_3-14-24_mem-acq Independent journalism powered by the people Hi Reader, Back in 2013, ProPublica reported that Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, had successfully lobbied to stop the IRS from creating an easy way for millions …

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March 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM

Gangsters, money and murder: How Chinese organized crime is dominating America’s illegal marijuana market

The Big Story A quadruple murder in Oklahoma shows how the Chinese underworld has come to dominate the booming illicit trade, fortifying its rise as a global powerhouse with alleged ties to China’s authoritarian regime. Donate The Big Story …

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March 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM

What’s missing from railroad safety data? Dead workers and severed limbs.

The Big Story Rail companies haven’t been scrutinized for scores of alleged worker injuries and at least two deaths. Donate The Big Story Wed. Mar 13, 2024 What’s Missing From Railroad Safet…

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March 12, 2024 at 10:33 AM

Journalism that gets results

2024-03-11 - dev_spring24_3-12-24_mem-acq A few examples of reader-funded journalism that spurs impact Hi Reader, Yesterday, we began our two-week spring member drive, and I’m thrilled to say that already, more than 150 readers stepped up with a do…

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March 11, 2024 at 10:04 AM

Spring member drive begins today

2024-03-08 - dev_spring24_3-11-24_mem-acq Support fearless journalism during our 2-week drive Hi Reader, Today begins ProPublica’s spring member drive. For the next two weeks, I’ll be checking in with you, explaining how we operate as a newsroom, highli…

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March 7, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Bedbugs, rats and no heat: How one woman endured a decade of neglect in New York’s guardianship system

The Big Story Judith Zbiegniewicz lived in squalor, yet every month, her legally appointed guardian was paid $450 from her bank account. She is one of the thousands of vulnerable New Yorkers left stranded by a system meant to protect them. Donate …

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March 6, 2024 at 11:30 AM

A cleft palate team says its approach is innovative. Others see a pattern of unnecessary surgeries.

The Big Story At Primary Children’s Hospital in Utah, pediatric surgeons are taking controversial risks with how they care for kids with cleft lip and palate. Outside doctors found that some parents weren’t told their child’s care was different from the norm. Donate …

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March 4, 2024 at 2:52 PM

An infectious disease is killing babies. The U.S. government is failing to stop it from spreading.

The Big Story The only drug that treats syphilis during pregnancy is in short supply. Donate The Big Story Mon. Mar 4, 2024 Syphilis Is Killing Babies. The U.S. Government Is Failing to Stop…

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February 28, 2024 at 11:31 AM

Republicans hatched a secret assault on the Voting Rights Act in Washington state

The Big Story After he helped create the state’s voting maps, a redistricting commissioner quietly worked with national Republican figures to bring a lawsuit against his own work. Donate The Big Story Wed. Feb 28, 2024 …

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February 26, 2024 at 1:54 PM

Inside the internal debates of a hospital abortion committee

The Big Story In states that banned abortion, doctors are forced to wrestle with tough decisions about high-risk pregnancy care. Donate The Big Story Mon. Feb 26, 2024 Inside the Internal De…

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February 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM

She was denied an abortion after Roe fell. This is a year in her family’s life.

The Big Story Tennessee law prohibits women from having abortions in nearly all circumstances. But once the babies are here, the state provides little help. Donate The Big Story Thu. Feb 15, 2024 …

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February 1, 2024 at 11:30 AM

A memorial for the children lost to stillbirth

The Big Story Each day in the U.S., about 60 babies are stillborn. Here, families share their child’s name and their lasting legacy. Donate The Big Story Thu. Feb 1, 2024 A Memorial for the …

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January 31, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Did drug traffickers funnel millions of dollars to Mexican President López Obrador’s first campaign?

The Big Story Witnesses told the DEA that the money was provided in return for a promise that a future López Obrador government would tolerate the cartel’s operations. Donate The Big Story Wed. Jan 31, 2024 …

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January 18, 2024 at 2:24 PM

The failed promise of independent election mapmaking

The Big Story Independent redistricting commissions have fallen prey to partisanship. Donate The Big Story Thu. Jan 18, 2024 The Failed Promise of Independent Election Mapmaking In Was…

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January 17, 2024 at 1:01 PM

How Walmart’s financial services became a fraud magnet

The Big Story Scammers have duped consumers out of more than $1 billion by exploiting Walmart’s lax security. Donate The Big Story Wed. Jan 17, 2024 How Walmart’s Financial Services Became a…

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