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September 8, 2024 at 1:15 PM

“I Don’t Want to Die”: Needing Mental Health Care, He Got Trapped in His Insurer’s Ghost Network

Ravi Coutinho bought a health insurance plan thinking it would deliver on its promise of access to mental health providers. But even after 21 phone calls and multiple hospitalizations, no one could find him a therapist. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to ac…

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September 4, 2024 at 11:37 AM

Ginni Thomas email praised group opposing SCOTUS reform

In a call with donors, First Liberty Institute’s Kelly Shackelford read the supportive email he said came from Thomas. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story September 04, 2024 · Vie…

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September 3, 2024 at 11:52 AM

How Telegram became the “center of gravity” for a new breed of domestic terrorists

The apparent crimes being planned and advertised on Telegram go far beyond the charges recently brought against CEO Pavel Durov. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story September 03, …

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August 29, 2024 at 11:58 AM

A GOP lawmaker helped Trump Media bring a foreign exec to the U.S.

A former aide to Rep. Don Bacon, a Nebraska Republican, said she intervened on the company’s behalf even though she thought it was inappropriate Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story …

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August 26, 2024 at 1:02 PM

The unequal effects of school closings

As more families opt for charter and private schools or homeschooling, cities around the country are shuttering schools. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story August 26, 2024 · View…

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August 25, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Why it’s so hard to find a therapist who takes insurance

Hundreds of mental health providers told us they fled networks because insurers made their jobs impossible and their lives miserable. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story August 25…

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August 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM

A Tennessee student pointed a finger gun. He was expelled for a year.

A 2023 state law requires a yearlong expulsion for any student who threatens mass violence on school property. But some students have been kicked out even when school officials determined that the threat was not credible. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to …

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August 20, 2024 at 10:30 AM

Trump assassination attempt laid bare long-standing vulnerabilities in the Secret Service

Our investigation found the process for securing campaign events was susceptible to attack for years. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story August 20, 2024 · View in browser In tod…

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August 17, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Inside the turbulent, secret world of an American militia

Armed and underground. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story August 17, 2024 · View in browser In today’s newsletter: We take you inside the secret world of an American militia, a …

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August 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM

The plastics industry wants to redefine “recyclable”

Companies whose futures depend on plastic production are trying to persuade the federal government to allow them to put the label “recyclable” on plastic shopping bags and other items virtually guaranteed to end up in landfills and incinerators. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission …

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August 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Nike’s private jet emissions are up despite vows to cut carbon

Company disclosures show that its jets emitted almost 20% more carbon dioxide last year than in 2015. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story August 13, 2024 · View in browser In tod…

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August 10, 2024 at 12:01 PM

Inside Project 2025’s secret training videos

“Eradicate climate change references”; only talk to conservative media; don’t leave a paper trail for watchdogs to discover. In a series of never-before-published videos, Project 2025 details how a second Trump administration would operate. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to ho…

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August 9, 2024 at 1:05 PM

Why opening grocery stores alone doesn’t solve food deserts

The struggles of Rise, a co-op grocery store competing with Dollar General and Walmart in an Illinois food desert, illustrate the shortcomings of programs meant to address food inequality. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate …

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August 6, 2024 at 1:57 PM

Cybersecurity expert finds another flaw in Georgia’s voter portal

The flaw would have allowed anyone to submit a voter registration cancellation request for any Georgian using their name, date of birth and county of residence — information that is easily discoverable online. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. …

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August 1, 2024 at 8:56 PM

Our recent work on government and elections

Investigative journalism in the public interest Donate Hi Reader,  Given the dizzying news cycle lately, I thought you’d appreciate a roundup of some recent stories that take a long, deep look at the forces at play in the coming election and beyond:  Today we published a new story that examines a…

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August 1, 2024 at 6:12 PM

The man behind Project 2025’s most radical plans

Paul Dans prepared plans and a massive staffing database to replace thousands of members of the “Deep State” with MAGA loyalists. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story August 01, 2…

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July 30, 2024 at 10:22 AM

Trump Media enters deal with a Republican donor who could benefit from a second Trump term

The deal with energy magnate James E. Davison illustrates how Trump’s stake in the Truth Social company, which makes up a majority of his net worth, presents conflicts of interest. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate …

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July 19, 2024 at 11:34 AM

Inside the DEA probe of alleged cartel donations to Mexican President López Obrador's campaign

Documents obtained by ProPublica show how the DEA risked a political furor to try to penetrate López Obrador’s campaign. The 2010 probe found no proof of his involvement in cartel donations before it was shut down. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to accoun…

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July 16, 2024 at 5:50 PM

Many judges don't recuse in cases involving their families’ interests

Plus: Unreleased footage of J.D. Vance praising Alex Jones as a truth-teller, how Arizona school vouchers led to a budget shortfall and more from our newsroom. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big St…

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July 13, 2024 at 2:32 PM

Updated: Inside Ziklag, the Christian-right group trying to sway the 2024 election

The little-known charity is backed by famous conservative donors, including the families behind Hobby Lobby and Uline. It’s spending millions to make a big political push for this election — but it may be violating the law. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful …

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July 13, 2024 at 10:01 AM

Inside Ziklag, the Christian-right group trying to sway the 2024 election

The little-known charity is backed by famous conservative donors, including the families behind Hobby Lobby and Uline. It’s spending millions to make a big political push for this election — but it may be violating the law. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful …

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July 11, 2024 at 12:42 PM

He was convicted of killing his baby. What if he didn’t do it?

When new scientific evidence casts doubt on convictions, the justice system has no easy path to freedom — even when it’s the prosecutors doing the asking. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Donate The Big Story …

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July 10, 2024 at 11:01 AM

How a militant anti-abortion activist is influencing GOP politics

The Gospel of Matthew Trewhella: The Wisconsin pastor was once a political pariah. But now his book is being quoted by politicians and former Trump officials. One activist is using it to disrupt elections. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the powerful to account. Dona…

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July 9, 2024 at 11:10 AM

How a Texas program funnels millions to anti-abortion groups with little accountability

Two years after Roe v. Wade was overturned, Texas leads the nation in funding for crisis pregnancy centers. The system is meant to help growing families, but it’s riddled with waste and lacks oversight, a ProPublica and CBS News investigation found. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mis…

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July 1, 2024 at 11:16 AM

Conservatives go to war — against each other — over school vouchers

School choice advocates are intent on expanding the availability of vouchers to fund private education at the expense of public schools, but rural residents of these targeted states are putting up some of the strongest resistance. Nonprofit, investigative journalism on a mission to hold the po…

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June 27, 2024 at 2:23 PM

How the NYPD commissioner buries officers’ disciplinary cases

The Big Story New Yorkers were choked, beaten and Tased by NYPD officers, but their cases were buried. Donate The Big Story Thu. Jun 27, 2024 In today’s newsletter, how the NYPD commissioner buries officers…

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June 27, 2024 at 11:04 AM

Read our latest Impact Report

How our journalism spurred change in 2024   Donate Dear Reader, So far in 2024, the journalism produced by our newsroom has spurred impact from the Environmental Protection Agency, state governments all over the U.S., the Federal Trade Commission and much more. We've summarized it here for you, in …

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June 20, 2024 at 10:30 AM

The delusion of “advanced” plastic recycling

The Big Story Selling a mirage. Donate The Big Story Thu. Jun 20, 2024 The Delusion of “Advanced” Plastic Recycling by Lisa Song, Illustrations by Max Gunther, special to ProPublica …

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June 18, 2024 at 10:30 AM

How a network of political nonprofits enriches fundraisers

The Big Story While spending almost nothing on its stated causes. Donate The Big Story Tue. Jun 18, 2024 How a Network of Nonprofits Enriches Fundraisers While Spending Almost Nothing on Its…

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June 14, 2024 at 8:03 PM

Final hours of our member drive! ⏱️

Join us by midnight!  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 right now.    Over the past two weeks, more than 7,000 readers have stepped up with their support. They’ve donated $25, $100, some…

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June 14, 2024 at 10:32 AM

Today: Your donation is doubled

Last day of our summer member drive  Hi Reader,  Today is the final day of our summer member drive, and I’m asking you to renew your support of ProPublica. To help us succeed in these final, critical hours, two ProPublica donors have put forward a $20,000 matching grant! Renew right now and your don…

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June 13, 2024 at 10:04 PM

Investigating reproductive health access, post-Roe

Donate today — help us continue to follow investigations like this  Hi Reader,  When Mayron Michelle Hollis got pregnant in 2022, doctors warned her that she and her fetus might not survive. The embryo had implanted in scar tissue from a previous cesarean section, and there was a high chance that th…

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June 13, 2024 at 8:16 PM

BREAKING: Harlan Crow provided Clarence Thomas at least 3 previously undisclosed private jet trips, Senate probe finds

The Big Story The Supreme Court justice flew to Montana and other destinations on the billionaire GOP donor’s dime. Donate The Big Story Thu. Jun 13, 2024 Harlan Crow Provided Clarence Thoma…

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June 13, 2024 at 10:51 AM

Justice Alito’s comments about ProPublica

Support journalism in the public interest  Hi Reader,  During a private June 3 event hosted by the Supreme Court Historical Society, Justice Samuel Alito was secretly recorded by an attendee who posed as a Christian conservative. “Why,” she asked, “do you think the Supreme Court is being so attacked…

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June 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM

Microsoft chose profit over security and left U.S. government vulnerable to Russian hack, whistleblower says

The Big Story The company refused to fix flaw years before the SolarWinds hack. Donate The Big Story Thu. Jun 13, 2024 In today’s newsletter, a former Microsoft employee says the software giant dismissed hi…

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June 12, 2024 at 10:17 AM

Unceasingly holding power to account...

...and Trump is no exception. Member drive ends on Friday, join us now.  Hi Reader,  Last month, former President Donald Trump’s attorney David Warrington sent ProPublica a cease-and-desist letter demanding that our article about multiple Trump witnesses receiving financial benefits not be published…

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June 11, 2024 at 10:33 AM

Investigating health insurance denials

Summer member drive deadline: Friday  Hi Reader,  For most people in America, the inner workings of their health insurer are a black box: Requests to cover treatment or pay claims go in, and approvals or rejections are spit out. ProPublica reporters are trying to bring much-needed transparency to th…

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June 10, 2024 at 1:19 PM

Journalism that gets results

Support fearless, independent journalism by Friday  Hi Reader,  Last year, ProPublica’s Supreme Court investigations sparked discussions and outrage all over the country. Our first bombshell story detailing Justice Clarence Thomas’ decadeslong relationship with Republican megadonor Harlan Crow was j…

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June 8, 2024 at 11:06 AM

Holding our leaders to account in all 50 states

Support fearless journalism nationwide  Hi Reader,  Every community deserves answers and accountability. Yet there has been a net loss of 2,886 local U.S. newspapers since 2005.1 Those that have survived are smaller and often lack the resources needed to produce time-consuming investigative reportin…

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June 7, 2024 at 5:38 PM

Justice Clarence Thomas acknowledges he should have disclosed free trips from billionaire donor

The Big Story The trips include vacations in Indonesia and at the exclusive, men’s-only Bohemian Grove retreat, which were first reported by ProPublica last year. Donate The Big Story Fri. Jun 7, 2024 …

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June 7, 2024 at 11:34 AM

An independent press is critical to democracy

Join us with your support today!  Hi Reader,  At the heart of ProPublica’s mission is the steadfast faith in the power of investigative reporting to spur change and right wrongs. And it does. Our stories have prompted: A national conversation about ethics in the Supreme Court (as well as the adoptio…

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June 6, 2024 at 10:28 AM

Unflinching investigations in Uvalde

Protect journalism that protects us  Hi Reader, Last year, a team of reporters spent months analyzing one of the most wrenching mass shooting responses in recent history, and ultimately revealed a profound failing: States across the country are providing devastatingly insufficient training for law e…

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June 5, 2024 at 11:17 AM

Investigating forever chemicals and decades of secrecy at 3M

Independent journalism powered by the people  Hi Reader, Even after years of reporting on forever chemicals, ProPublica reporter Sharon Lerner had questions that nagged at her. She knew that a handful of 3M scientists and lawyers had learned in the 1970s that one of the company’s fluorochemicals, PF…

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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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