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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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January 11, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Secret recording shows NRA treasurer plotting to conceal extravagant expenses involving Wayne LaPierre

The Big Story Audio reveals the gun lobbying group enacting a plan that would conceal payments for fancy hotels, limousines and other luxury expenses connected to its longtime CEO for a decade. Donate The Big Story Thu. Jan 11, 2024 …

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January 8, 2024 at 2:13 PM

America’s hidden education crisis

The Big Story Absenteeism has nearly doubled since the pandemic. Donate The Big Story Mon. Jan 8, 2024 Skipping School: America’s Hidden Education Crisis Absenteeism has nearly doubled…

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January 6, 2024 at 1:00 PM

When veterans in crisis can’t get help

The Big Story They sought psychiatric care. The VA kept failing them. Donate The Big Story Sat. Jan 6, 2024 When Veterans in Crisis Can’t Get Help Two veterans sought psychiatric care …

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December 31, 2023 at 8:48 PM

❤️ Donate by midnight! ❤️

2023-12-29 - Dev_Winter23_12-31-23_ACQ_PM Support fearless, independent journalism Hi Reader, We have mere hours before the deadline to make your 2023 charitable donations. I hope that ProPublica will be among the nonprofits you’re supporting this …

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December 31, 2023 at 1:46 PM

Make your year-end gift before midnight

2023-12-29 - Dev_Winter23_12-31-23_ACQ_AM This is how we pay for our accountability journalism Hi Reader, As we wrap up 2023, time is running out to make your year-end donation in support of independent journalism that shines a light on corruption …

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December 30, 2023 at 10:39 PM

FW: Match Update

2023-12-30 - Dev_Winter23_12-30-23_ACQ $15,000 left on the match! Hi Reader, A quick update on today’s match — we’ve only got $15,000 left to go! ICYMI, an anonymous foundation has offered to match all gifts today, up to $50,000. The folks behind this …

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December 30, 2023 at 12:09 PM

A critical public service

2023-12-29 - Dev_Winter23_12-30-23_ACQ Your gift is matched right now! Join us before 2023 ends. Hi Reader, With only two days left in the year, time is running out to make your year-end donation to ProPublica. Please take a moment today and join u…

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December 29, 2023 at 11:34 AM

People-powered journalism

2023-12-28 - Dev_Winter23_12-29-23_ACQ It works! Hi Reader, ProPublica’s coverage of voting rights, gerrymandering, ethics in the judiciary and more this year has demonstrated just how important it is to hold our nation’s most powerful individuals,…

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December 28, 2023 at 6:14 PM

Philips recalled breathing machines in 2021. Chemicals of “concern” found in replacement machines raised new alarm.

The Big Story Amid a massive recall in 2021, the medical device maker Philips raced to overcome troubling questions about its replacement machines as customers waited for help. Donate The Big Story Thu. Dec 28, 2023 …

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December 28, 2023 at 10:05 AM

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December 27, 2023 at 11:04 AM

Making a difference where it’s most needed

2023-12-26 - Dev_Winter23_12-27-23_ACQ Support independent journalism that spurs real-world change Hi Reader, Our winter member drive is almost over, and I’m so grateful for the response we’ve seen so far from our readers. I hope you’ll join them b…

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December 26, 2023 at 11:07 AM

The watchdog of our society

2023-12-22 - Dev_Winter23_12-26-23_ACQ Support journalism that holds the powerful to account Hi Reader, ProPublica’s only mission is to publish investigative journalism in the public interest — stories that produce real-world impact by shining a li…

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December 23, 2023 at 12:09 PM

Our reporting gets results

2023-12-22 - Dev_Winter23_12-23-23_ACQ Every gift makes a difference Hi Reader, All year, you’ve seen ProPublica reporters expose one injustice after another. In January, we reported that websites selling abortion pills are using technology that …

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December 21, 2023 at 12:07 PM

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2023-12-20 - Dev_Winter23_12-21-23_ACQ A public service funded by … the public Hi Reader, So far this winter member drive, over 6,300 donors have joined us or renewed their yearly support for ProPublica. I’m so grateful to everyone for this overwhe…

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December 20, 2023 at 2:18 PM

Verified accounts on X thrive while spreading misinformation about the Israel-Hamas conflict

The Big Story With the gutting of content moderation initiatives at X, accounts with blue checks are disseminating debunked claims and gaining more followers. Donate The Big Story Wed. Dec 20, 2023 …

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December 20, 2023 at 11:33 AM

The immense power of journalism

2023-12-19 - Dev_Winter23_12-20-23_ACQ Impact, fueled by our donors Hi Reader, ProPublica was founded in 2008 with the belief that investigative journalism is critical to our democracy. Fifteen years later, with thousands of stories under our belt,…

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December 18, 2023 at 8:17 PM

Our latest on the Supreme Court

2023-12-18 - Dev_Winter23_12-18-23_ACQ_PM Support fearless journalism Hi Reader, Today, we published the latest in our investigative series about judiciary ethics. Interviews and newly unearthed documents reveal that, around the year 2000, Supreme …

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December 18, 2023 at 1:29 PM

Clarence Thomas’ private complaints about money sparked fears he would resign

The Big Story Thomas, facing financial strain, privately pushed for a higher salary. Donate The Big Story Mon. Dec 18, 2023 A “Delicate Matter”: Clarence Thomas’ Private Complaints About Mon…

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December 18, 2023 at 11:33 AM

Your gift today is matched!

2023-12-15 - Dev_Winter23_12-18-23_ACQ Help us raise an extra $25,000! Hi Reader, As we wrap up 2023, time is running out to make your year-end donation in support of independent journalism that shines a light on corruption and holds people in powe…

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December 16, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Railroad officials have lied, spied and bribed to keep workers’ injuries off the books.

The Big Story “Don’t put your job on the line for another employee.” Donate The Big Story Sat. Dec 16, 2023 When Railroad Workers Get Hurt on the Job, Some Supervisors Go to Extremes to Keep…

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December 16, 2023 at 12:05 PM

The future of ProPublica’s journalism is bright

2023-12-15 - Dev_Winter23_12-16-23_ACQ Thanks to our supporters! Join them today. Hi Reader, Newsrooms across the country are struggling to survive. As local papers downsize, or even close entirely, communities are losing critical coverage of their…

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December 14, 2023 at 1:10 PM

How police have undermined the promise of body cameras

The Big Story Hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars have been spent on what was sold as a revolution in transparency and accountability. Donate The Big Story Thu. Dec 14, 2023 Ho…

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December 14, 2023 at 11:33 AM

Protect independent journalism, protect our democracy

2023-12-13 - Dev_Winter23_12-14-23_ACQ Join us today Hi Reader, It’s no secret that American democracy is in peril. The 2020 elections were unlike anything our country has seen before — election deniers, an insurrection and bad actors sowing disinf…

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December 13, 2023 at 8:48 PM

FW: Holding our leaders to account

2023-12-13 - Dev_Winter23_12-13-23_ACQ_PM Your gift today is matched! Hi Reader, I wanted to make sure you saw Jill's email from this morning. We’ve raised $11,000 so far, which means we have only $9,000 more to go to hit our goal. If you in a pos…

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December 13, 2023 at 1:20 PM

The judiciary has policed itself for decades. It doesn’t work.

The Big Story The secretive Judicial Conference is tasked with self-governance. Donate The Big Story Wed. Dec 13, 2023 The Judiciary Has Policed Itself for Decades. It Doesn’t Work. Th…

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December 13, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Holding our leaders to account

2023-12-12 - Dev_Winter23_12-13-23_ACQ Your gift today is matched! 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 o…

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December 11, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Inside the notorious gun shop linked to hundreds of Chicago guns

The Big Story The story of one Indiana store demonstrates how the more than 60,000 gun retailers in America have little financial incentive to say no to questionable buyers. Donate The Big Story Mon. Dec 11, 2023 …

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December 11, 2023 at 11:06 AM

Investigating the Supreme Court

2023-12-10 - Dev_Winter23_12-11-23_ACQ Support independent journalism powered by the people Hi Reader, All year, ProPublica’s Supreme Court investigations have sparked discussions and outrage all over the country. Our first bomb…

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December 9, 2023 at 11:33 AM

Investigating health insurance denials

2023-12-08 - Dev_Winter23_12-9-23_ACQ Donate to help make this work possible Hi Reader, Well over a year ago, ProPublica set out to investigate the myriad ways health insurance companies deny tens of millions of claims every yea…

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December 7, 2023 at 2:26 PM

When the Coast Guard intercepts unaccompanied kids

The Big Story The crisis facing children traveling to the U.S. alone and the crews forced to send them back. Donate The Big Story Thu. Dec 7, 2023 When the Coast Guard Intercepts Unaccompani…

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December 6, 2023 at 11:03 AM

Justice, even if it takes years

2023-12-05 - Dev_Winter23_12-6-23_ACQ Support fearless, dedicated journalism Hi Reader, In 2021, ProPublica published the extraordinary story of a doctor who began quietly preserving DNA evidence from rape victims, starting in t…

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December 5, 2023 at 1:18 PM

In Uvalde, students followed active shooter protocol. The cops did not.

The Big Story States require students to prepare for active shooters more often than officers. Donate The Big Story Tue. Dec 5, 2023 “Someone Tell Me What to Do” Across the country, st…

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December 4, 2023 at 11:36 AM

Journalism that gets results

2023-12-01 - Dev_Winter23_12-4-23_ACQ Support fearless, independent journalism Hi Reader, Our newsroom has a singular focus: to publish investigative journalism that’s well-researched, nonpartisan, fact-checked and devoted to re…

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December 2, 2023 at 11:33 AM

Our stories. Your outrage. Real impact.

2023-12-01 - Dev_Winter23_12-2-23_REN Support journalism that shines a light on injustice Hi Reader, Injustice, in one form or another, is the subject of nearly every ProPublica investigation. Here’s why: We’re steadfast in our …

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