Hi Reader, 

As the year draws to a close, I want to highlight some of the investigative journalism that support from our readers made possible. At ProPublica, we’re committed to delivering articles that hold the powerful accountable, uncover hidden truth and drive change. Thanks to readers like you, we’ve been able to tackle the stories that matter most.

Here are three of our most-read investigations from 2025 (see the entire list of top 25 stories here):

1. The Militia and the Mole by Joshua Kaplan
   Outraged by the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a wilderness survival trainer spent years undercover climbing the ranks of right-wing militias. He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends. The one person he told was a ProPublica reporter.
   
   
2. Sick in a Hospital Town by Ginger Thompson, with research by Doris Burke
   Why were the people in Albany, Georgia, so sick, when the town’s most powerful institution was a hospital?
   
   
3. Inside ICE Air: Flight Attendants on Deportation Planes Say Disaster Is “Only a Matter of Time” by McKenzie Funk
   Current and former flight attendants for GlobalX, the private charter airline at the center of Trump’s immigration crackdown, expressed concern about their inability to treat passengers humanely and to keep them safe.

These stories are a testament to the value of investigative journalism that dives deep and brings vital information to light. Your support ensures that ProPublica remains independent, free from corporate or political influence, and able to pursue the truth wherever it leads.

As we prepare for 2026, your contribution will help us continue to tackle the most pressing stories of our time.

Thank you for being part of our community of readers and supporters. Together, we can keep shining a light on the issues that matter most.

Warmly,

Tova Genesen

Proud ProPublican

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