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October 29, 2021 at 12:37 PM

America’s food safety system failed to stop a salmonella epidemic. It’s still making people sick.

The Big Story Contaminated meat continues to be sold to consumers. Donate The Big Story Fri. Oct 29, 2021 America’s Food Safety System Failed to Stop a Salmonella Epidemic. It’s Still Making…

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October 28, 2021 at 4:31 PM

Burr’s brother-in-law called his broker to start dumping stock one minute after a call with the senator

The Big Story According to the SEC, Sen. Richard Burr had material nonpublic information about coronavirus impact. Donate The Big Story Thu. Oct 28, 2021 Burr’s Brother-in-Law Called Stock B…

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October 24, 2021 at 11:33 PM

How Liberty University discourages and dismisses students’ reports of assaults

The Big Story The school founded by evangelist Jerry Falwell ignored reports of rape and threatened to punish accusers for breaking its moral code, say former students. Donate The Big Story Sun. Oct 24, 2021 …

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October 22, 2021 at 1:16 PM

A union scandal landed hundreds of NYPD officers on a secret watchlist

The Big Story That hasn’t stopped some from jeopardizing cases. Donate The Big Story Fri. Oct 22, 2021 A Union Scandal Landed Hundreds of NYPD Officers on a Secret Watchlist. That Hasn’t Sto…

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October 20, 2021 at 7:28 PM

Oath Keepers in the state house: How a militia movement took root in the Republican mainstream

The Big Story A membership roster for a violent extremist group whose followers have been charged in the Jan. 6 insurrection includes state lawmakers, congressional candidates, and local government and GOP officials. Donate The Big Story …

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October 16, 2021 at 1:59 PM

Three children attacked a Black woman. A sheriff’s deputy arrived — and beat her more.

The Big Story Black residents of Louisiana’s Jefferson Parish have long accused the Sheriff’s Office of targeting them. Donate The Big Story Sat. Oct 16, 2021 Three Children Attacked a Black…

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October 14, 2021 at 1:09 PM

Conservationists see rare nature sanctuaries. Black farmers see a legacy bought out from under them.

The Big Story A generations-old way of life is threatened by the push for conservation. Donate The Big Story Thu. Oct 14, 2021 Conservationists See Rare Nature Sanctuaries. Black Farmers See…

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October 8, 2021 at 12:32 PM

Black children were jailed for a crime that doesn’t exist.

The Big Story Almost nothing happened to the adults in charge. Donate The Big Story Fri. Oct 8, 2021 Black Children Were Jailed for a Crime That Doesn’t Exist. Almost Nothing Happened to the…

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October 5, 2021 at 4:00 PM

How one district’s first four weeks of school went bad

The Big Story Few masks. Sick kids. Packed ERs. Donate The Big Story Tue. Oct 5, 2021 Few Masks. Sick Kids. Packed ERs. How One District’s First Four Weeks of School Went Bad. In their…

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October 1, 2021 at 8:32 PM

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October 1, 2021 at 3:15 PM

Even in solid Republican counties, hard-liners seek more partisan control of elections

The Big Story A rare view into the virulent distrust and unyielding pressure facing elections administrators. Donate The Big Story Fri. Oct 1, 2021 “God’s Will Is Being Thwarted.” Even in So…

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October 1, 2021 at 10:30 AM

Our fall member drive ends today

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September 30, 2021 at 10:30 AM

Journalism that shines a light on injustice

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September 29, 2021 at 1:23 PM

In a California desert, sheriff’s deputies settle schoolyard disputes. Black teens bear the brunt.

The Big Story “They’re turning the principal’s office into the police station,” said one lawyer. Donate The Big Story Wed. Sep 29, 2021 In a California Desert, Sheriff’s Deputies Settle Scho…

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September 29, 2021 at 10:48 AM

Making a difference where it’s most needed

2021-09-28 - Dev_Fall21_09.29.21_ACQ Fall member drive ends on Friday! Hi Reader, It’s well established that journalism is in financial trouble. Newsrooms across the country are downsizing, even closing, leaving “news deserts” …

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September 28, 2021 at 11:31 AM

How we cover climate change

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September 27, 2021 at 10:50 AM

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September 25, 2021 at 10:30 AM

Why you read ProPublica

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September 23, 2021 at 10:45 AM

Who's watching when our leaders fail us?

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September 22, 2021 at 6:36 PM

How scammers are using Facebook Marketplace to target people around the world.

The Big Story ProPublica identified thousands of Marketplace listings and profiles that broke the company’s rules, revealing how Facebook failed to safeguard users. Donate The Big Story Wed. Sep 22, 2021 …

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September 21, 2021 at 11:16 AM

How donation dollars turn into real-world change

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September 20, 2021 at 10:51 AM

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September 17, 2021 at 12:35 PM

To get public assistance, these single mothers are forced to share intimate details about their families

The Big Story State governments use the information to pursue child support from the dads — and then pocket the money. Donate The Big Story Fri. Sep 17, 2021 To Get Public Assistance, These …

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September 16, 2021 at 1:07 PM

He beat her repeatedly. Family court tried to give him joint custody of their children.

The Big Story Shared parenting is usually better for children — but the model fails for many women forced to co-parent with their abusers. Donate The Big Story Thu. Sep 16, 2021 He Beat Her …

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September 15, 2021 at 3:42 PM

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2021-09-14 - Read our latest Report to Stakeholders Plus, a message from our new president and co-CEO Donate Dear Reader, First, allow me to introduce myself. I'm Robin Sparkman, ProPublica’s new president and co-CEO. My first day at ProPublica was…

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September 7, 2021 at 2:45 PM

How Facebook undermines privacy protections for Its 2 billion WhatsApp users

The Big Story The company has an extensive monitoring operation and regularly shares personal information with prosecutors. Donate The Big Story Tue. Sep 7, 2021 How Facebook Undermines Priv…

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September 2, 2021 at 2:45 PM

Heeding Steve Bannon’s Bannon’s call, election deniers organize to seize control of the GOP — and reshape America’s elections

The Big Story The stolen election myth inspired thousands of Trump supporters to take over the Republican Party at the local level. Donate The Big Story Thu. Sep 2, 2021 Heeding Steve Bannon…

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August 19, 2021 at 2:30 PM

How the Trump tax law created a loophole that lets top executives net millions by slashing their own salaries

The Big Story The 2017 tax cuts made it more attractive for certain company owners to be paid in profits instead of wages. Donate The Big Story Thu. Aug 19, 2021 How the Trump Tax Law Create…

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August 18, 2021 at 5:30 PM

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2021-08-17 - Take Our Reader Survey to Help Make ProPublica Better We want to learn more about you and how you think we’re doing! Dear Reader, We’re grateful for you, our readers, and excited to continue reaching out to new aud…

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August 18, 2021 at 2:17 PM

Massachusetts police can easily seize your money. The DA of one county makes it near impossible to get it back.

The Big Story In Worcester County, it’s so hard to get one’s money back, some legal experts say it may violate due process rights. Donate The Big Story Wed. Aug 18, 2021 Massachusetts Police…

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August 17, 2021 at 2:32 PM

Surviving the climate gap in eastern Coachella Valley

The Big Story Postcard From Thermal. Donate The Big Story Tue. Aug 17, 2021 Postcard From Thermal: Surviving the Climate Gap in Eastern Coachella Valley In the climate crisis, it’s pos…

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August 11, 2021 at 12:30 PM

Secret IRS Files reveal how much the ultrawealthy gained by shaping Trump’s “big, beautiful tax cut”

The Big Story Billionaire business owners deployed lobbyists to make sure Trump’s 2017 tax bill was tailored to their benefit. Confidential IRS records show the windfall that followed. Donate The Big Story Tue. Aug 10, 2021 …

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August 5, 2021 at 2:03 PM

Thousands of patients were implanted with heart pumps that the FDA knew could be dangerous

The Big Story Inspectors repeatedly found manufacturing and device quality problems with the HeartWare heart pump. Donate The Big Story Thu. Aug 5, 2021 Thousands of Patients Were Implanted …

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July 30, 2021 at 2:55 PM

What Philadelphia reveals about America’s homicide surge

The Big Story In Philadelphia, the causes, the human costs — and the suffering — are particularly stark. Donate The Big Story Fri. Jul 30, 2021 What Philadelphia Reveals About America’s Homi…

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July 26, 2021 at 2:38 PM

How unemployment insurance fraud exploded during the pandemic

The Big Story Inside the infrastructure of perhaps the largest fraud wave in history. Donate The Big Story Mon. Jul 26, 2021 How Unemployment Insurance Fraud Exploded During the Pandemic …

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July 23, 2021 at 1:33 PM

“Don’t you work with old people?”: Many elder-care workers still refuse to get COVID-19 vaccine

The Big Story Amid a “pandemic of the unvaccinated,” more than 40% of the nation’s nursing home and long-term health care workers have yet to receive vaccinations. Donate The Big Story Fri. Jul 23, 2021 …

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July 22, 2021 at 1:26 PM

How China exports repression using a network of spies hidden in plain sight

The Big Story Inside Operation Fox Hunt. Donate The Big Story Thu. Jul 22, 2021 Operation Fox Hunt: How China Exports Repression Using a Network of Spies Hidden in Plain Sight China se…

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July 11, 2021 at 12:00 PM

The smoke comes every year. Sugar companies say the air is safe.

The Big Story That's not the full story. Donate The Big Story Sun. Jul 11, 2021 The Smoke Comes Every Year. Sugar Companies Say the Air Is Safe. To harvest more than half of America’s …

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July 8, 2021 at 12:30 PM

How sports owners use their teams to avoid millions in taxes

The Big Story The billionaire playbook. Donate The Big Story Thu. Jul 8, 2021 The Billionaire Playbook: How Sports Owners Use Their Teams to Avoid Millions in Taxes Owners like Steve B…

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June 30, 2021 at 3:01 PM

This company got a $10 million PPP loan, then closed its plant and moved manufacturing jobs to Mexico

The Big Story Businesses received millions in aid intended to protect workers, but exploited loopholes to lay off employees anyway. Donate The Big Story Wed. Jun 30, 2021 This Company Got a …

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June 28, 2021 at 2:31 PM

Inside a lost school year

The Big Story Held back. Donate The Big Story Mon. Jun 28, 2021 Held Back: Inside a Lost School Year Teacher Ashlee Thompson had a lot to worry about this year: A deadly virus. A poor …

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June 25, 2021 at 1:14 PM

New details suggest senior Trump aides knew Jan. 6 rally could get chaotic

The Big Story Text messages and interviews show that Stop the Steal leaders fooled the Capitol police. Donate The Big Story Fri. Jun 25, 2021 New Details Suggest Senior Trump Aides Knew Jan.…

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June 24, 2021 at 12:20 PM

How Peter Thiel turned a retirement account for the middle class into a $5 billion tax-free piggy bank

The Big Story Lord of the Roths. Donate The Big Story Thu. Jun 24, 2021 Lord of the Roths: How Tech Mogul Peter Thiel Turned a Retirement Account for the Middle Class Into a $5 Billion Tax-F…

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June 23, 2021 at 1:14 PM

How China spreads its propaganda version of life for Uyghurs

The Big Story "We are very free." Donate The Big Story Wed. Jun 23, 2021 How China Spreads Its Propaganda Version of Life for Uyghurs Thousands of videos of Uyghurs denying abuses agai…

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June 16, 2021 at 6:36 PM

Commercial aviation is essential to life here. It’s also home to a growing share of the country’s deadly crashes.

The Big Story Alaska’s terrain and infrastructure pose unique challenges when flying. Donate The Big Story Wed. Jun 16, 2021 Commercial Aviation Is Essential to Life Here. It’s Also Home to …

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June 10, 2021 at 11:31 AM

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June 8, 2021 at 11:10 AM

Trove of never-before-seen records reveal how the wealthiest avoid income tax

The Big Story The secret IRS files Donate The Big Story Tue. Jun 8, 2021 The Secret IRS Files: Trove of Never-Before-Seen Records Reveal How the Wealthiest Avoid Income Tax ProPublica …

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June 1, 2021 at 5:19 PM

Eugene Clemons may be ineligible for the death penalty. A rigid Clinton-era law could force him to be executed anyway.

The Big Story Now, it’s almost impossible for the federal courts to address the problems with his case. Donate The Big Story Tue. Jun 1, 2021 Eugene Clemons May Be Ineligible for the Death P…

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May 24, 2021 at 1:38 PM

The Colonial pipeline ransomware hackers had a secret weapon

The Big Story Self-promoting cybersecurity firms Donate The Big Story Mon. May 24, 2021 The Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Hackers Had a Secret Weapon: Self-Promoting Cybersecurity Firms …

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May 20, 2021 at 1:44 PM

"Who is this monster?"

The Big Story She went undercover to catch a rapist. Two decades later, she finally got her chance. Donate The Big Story Thu. May 20, 2021 “Who Is This Monster?” She went undercover to…

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