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May 19, 2021 at 3:56 PM

In a small town, a battle for racial justice confronts a bloody past and an uncertain future

The Big Story In a place where protests are restricted and violence feels imminent, many cry: “We don’t want to die no more.” Donate The Big Story Wed. May 19, 2021 In a Small Town, a Battle…

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May 18, 2021 at 12:33 PM

Hundreds of PPP loans went to fake farms in absurd places

The Big Story An online lending platform called Kabbage sent 378 pandemic loans worth $7 million to fake companies. Donate The Big Story Tue. May 18, 2021 Hundreds of PPP Loans Went to Fake …

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May 14, 2021 at 4:58 PM

Documents show Trump officials used secret terrorism unit to question lawyers at the border

The Big Story In newly disclosed records, Trump officials cited conspiracies about Antifa to justify interrogating immigration lawyers with a special terrorism unit. Donate The Big Story Fri. May 14, 2021 …

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May 11, 2021 at 3:29 PM

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May 10, 2021 at 3:31 PM

A nonprofit promised to preserve wildlife. Then it made millions claiming it could cut down trees.

The Big Story Here’s how the carbon credits it sold may have fueled climate change. Donate The Big Story Mon. May 10, 2021 A Nonprofit Promised to Preserve Wildlife. Then It Made Millions Cl…

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May 8, 2021 at 12:01 PM

He bought health insurance for emergencies. Then he fell into a $33,601 trap.

The Big Story An explosion of short-term plans has left patients with surprise bills and providers with huge revenue. Donate The Big Story Sat. May 8, 2021 He Bought Health Insurance for Eme…

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May 6, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Trump spawned a new group of mega-donors who now hold sway over the GOP’s future

The Big Story These powerful donors, who each contributed more than $1 million, shied away from party politics before Trump. Donate The Big Story Thu. May 6, 2021 Trump Spawned a New Group o…

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May 4, 2021 at 12:06 PM

A crisis of undiagnosed cancers is emerging in the pandemic’s second year

The Big Story A factory worker didn’t want to call in sick or catch COVID-19, so she tried to ignore the pain. Now she has stage 4 cancer. Donate The Big Story Tue. May 4, 2021 A Crisis of U…

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May 2, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Texas enabled the worst carbon monoxide poisoning catastrophe in recent U.S. history

The Big Story Families had no warning they were poisoning themselves while trying to keep warm Donate The Big Story Sun. May 2, 2021 Texas Enabled the Worst Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Catastr…

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May 1, 2021 at 12:37 PM

The child care industry was collapsing. Mrs. Jackie bet everything on an impossible dream to save it.

The Big Story If a judge ruled against her, Jackie Thomas would fail the mothers who could only keep their jobs thanks to the 24-hour child care she offered. Donate The Big Story Sat. May 1, 2021 …

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April 29, 2021 at 12:30 PM

The climate solution actually adding millions of tons of CO2 into the atmosphere

The Big Story New research shows that California’s climate policy created up to 39 million carbon credits that aren’t achieving real carbon savings. Donate The Big Story Thu. Apr 29, 2021 Th…

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April 25, 2021 at 1:00 PM

State-supported “clean energy” loans are putting borrowers at risk of losing their homes

The Big Story Dozens of Missouri homeowners who used PACE loans could soon see their homes sold at auction. Donate The Big Story Sun. Apr 25, 2021 State-Supported “Clean Energy” Loans Are Pu…

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April 21, 2021 at 12:20 PM

How Josh Hawley and Marjorie Taylor Greene juiced their fundraising numbers

The Big Story Politicians get the veneer of grassroots support, while shadowy consultants get rich. Donate The Big Story Wed. Apr 21, 2021 How Josh Hawley and Marjorie Taylor Greene Juiced T…

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April 13, 2021 at 1:16 PM

How an active duty airman tried to start a civil war

The Big Story “I felt hate more than anything.” Donate The Big Story Tue. Apr 13, 2021 “I Felt Hate More Than Anything”: How an Active Duty Airman Tried to Start a Civil War Steven Car…

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April 9, 2021 at 8:00 PM

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April 9, 2021 at 10:40 AM

Our spring member drive ends today

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April 8, 2021 at 11:05 AM

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April 7, 2021 at 12:09 PM

The broken front line

The Big Story What lasting impact will the pandemic have on America’s first responders? Donate The Big Story Wed. Apr 7, 2021 The Broken Front Line As the winter’s surge of coronavirus…

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April 6, 2021 at 11:31 AM

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April 3, 2021 at 12:02 PM

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April 2, 2021 at 10:30 AM

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March 31, 2021 at 5:58 PM

Documents show Trump officials skirted rules to reward politically connected and untested firms with huge pandemic contracts

The Big Story House Democrats say Trump adviser Peter Navarro pressured agencies to award deals worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Donate The Big Story Wed. Mar 31, 2021 Documents Show T…

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March 31, 2021 at 11:00 AM

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March 29, 2021 at 11:30 AM

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March 23, 2021 at 5:37 PM

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2021-03-23 - Join us for “What You Need to Know About Taxes in 2021” A free virtual event series from March 29-31; RSVP now Donate Hi Reader, ProPublica has reported extensively on taxes and the IRS — from how companies like TurboTax, H&R Block…

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March 22, 2021 at 4:16 PM

The coal plant next door

The Big Story Near America’s largest coal-fired power plant, toxins are showing up in drinking water and people have fallen ill. Donate The Big Story Mon. Mar 22, 2021 The Coal Plant Next Do…

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March 17, 2021 at 12:53 PM

America’s drinking water is surprisingly easy to poison

The Big Story Despite a decade of warnings, thousands of water systems around the country are still at risk. Donate The Big Story Wed. Mar 17, 2021 America’s Drinking Water Is Surprisingly E…

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February 25, 2021 at 1:13 PM

The murder Chicago didn’t want to solve

The Big Story In 1963, a Black politician was shot to death. Clues suggest the murder was a professional hit. Donate The Big Story Thu. Feb 25, 2021 The Murder Chicago Didn’t Want to Solve …

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February 24, 2021 at 1:53 PM

Sheryl Sandberg and top Facebook execs silenced an enemy of Turkey to prevent a hit to the company’s business

The Big Story Amid a 2018 Turkish military campaign, Facebook ultimately sided with Turkey’s demand to block the page of a mostly Kurdish militia. Donate The Big Story Wed. Feb 24, 2021 Sher…

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February 19, 2021 at 2:24 PM

Why we can’t make vaccine doses any faster

The Big Story There’s not much even the Defense Production Act can do to deliver doses before summer. Donate The Big Story Fri. Feb 19, 2021 Why We Can’t Make Vaccine Doses Any Faster …

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February 18, 2021 at 1:50 PM

Dying on the waitlist

The Big Story Who gets a lifesaving COVID-19 treatment and who doesn’t? Donate The Big Story Thu. Feb 18, 2021 Dying on the Waitlist In Los Angeles County and around the country, docto…

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February 12, 2021 at 6:33 PM

Riot squad cops open up about disastrous response to Capitol insurrection

The Big Story “I don’t trust the people above me.” Donate The Big Story Fri. Feb 12, 2021 “I Don’t Trust the People Above Me”: Riot Squad Cops Open Up About Disastrous Response to Capitol In…

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February 11, 2021 at 1:06 PM

Fauci: Vaccines for kids as young as first graders could be authorized by September

The Big Story For this to happen by the start of the next school year, trials need to prove the vaccine is safe and effective in children. Donate The Big Story Thu. Feb 11, 2021 Fauci: Vacci…

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February 8, 2021 at 1:51 PM

How the police bank millions through their union contracts

The Big Story The public funds six-figure “sick day” payouts, $2,500 “perfect attendance” bonuses and lucrative “extra duty” assignments. Donate The Big Story Mon. Feb 8, 2021 How the Police…

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February 6, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Why opening restaurants is exactly what the coronavirus wants us to do

The Big Story Experts warn of superspreading playgrounds for dangerous variants. Donate The Big Story Sat. Feb 6, 2021 Why Opening Restaurants Is Exactly What the Coronavirus Wants Us to Do …

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February 1, 2021 at 4:22 PM

The Boogaloo Bois have guns, criminal records and military training. Now they want to overthrow the government.

The Big Story ProPublica and FRONTLINE have identified more than twenty members with ties to the armed forces. Donate The Big Story Mon. Feb 1, 2021 The Boogaloo Bois Have Guns, Criminal Rec…

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January 29, 2021 at 8:45 PM

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January 26, 2021 at 5:11 PM

How the CARES Act forgot America’s most vulnerable hospitals

The Big Story Problems created by confusing guidelines could cause harm long after the pandemic. Donate The Big Story Tue. Jan 26, 2021 How the CARES Act Forgot America’s Most Vulnerable Hos…

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January 21, 2021 at 1:42 PM

Still can’t breathe

The Big Story NYPD officers continue to use chokeholds — which can be deadly and are explicitly prohibited by the department — on civilians. Donate The Big Story Thu. Jan 21, 2021 Still Can’…

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January 19, 2021 at 5:07 PM

How Operation Warp Speed created vaccination chaos

The Big Story States are struggling to plan their vaccination programs with just one week’s notice for how many doses they’ll receive from the federal government. Donate The Big Story Tue. Jan 19, 2021 …

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January 17, 2021 at 8:18 PM

What Parler saw during the attack on the Capitol

The Big Story ProPublica sifted through thousands of videos taken by Parler users to create an immersive, first-person view of the Capitol riot. Donate The Big Story Sun. Jan 17, 2021 What P…

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January 15, 2021 at 3:03 PM

The radicalization of Kevin Greeson

The Big Story How one man went from attending President Barack Obama’s inauguration to dying in the mob protesting Donald Trump’s election loss during the Capitol insurrection. Donate The Big Story Fri. Jan 15, 2021 …

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January 14, 2021 at 3:20 PM

“No one took us seriously”: Black cops warned about racist Capitol Police officers for years

The Big Story Over 250 Black cops have sued the department since 2001. Donate The Big Story Thu. Jan 14, 2021 “No One Took Us Seriously”: Black Cops Warned About Racist Capitol Police Office…

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January 9, 2021 at 7:23 PM

Members of several well-known hate groups identified at Capitol riot

The Big Story Including several noted hardcore nativists and white nationalists who also participated in the 2017 white power rally in Charlottesville. Donate The Big Story Sat. Jan 9, 2021 …

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December 31, 2020 at 9:00 PM

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December 31, 2020 at 12:30 PM

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December 30, 2020 at 12:30 PM

A critical public service

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December 29, 2020 at 3:01 PM

New maps show Hawaii’s disappearing beaches

The Big Story Major islands have lost nearly a quarter of their beaches in the last century. Donate The Big Story Tue. Dec 29, 2020 Hawaii’s Beaches Are Disappearing Major islands have…

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December 29, 2020 at 12:45 PM

Holding power to account everywhere

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December 28, 2020 at 12:01 PM

People-powered journalism

2020-12-23 - Dev_Winter20_12-28-20_ACQ It works! Dear Reader, Journalism in America has never felt more important or urgent than it has these last few years, but it’s no secret that newsrooms are shrinking and the legacy newspaper industry is in financ…

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