November 2012 Archive
Buyer of Wild Horses Under Investigation by State, Feds
Colorado officials are considering whether to prosecute Tom Davis, who has bought more than 1,700 wild horses from the federal government since 2008, for violating laws meant to deter livestock theft.
Lost to History: Missing War Records Complicate Benefit Claims by Iraq, Afghanistan Veterans
Field records from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, needed to document combat injuries, disability claims and the simple history of both wars, were never kept, were destroyed or simply cannot be found, a ProPublica-Seattle Times investigation has found.
In California, Democrats’ Redistricting Strategy Paid Off
Last year, Democrats in Congress went to great lengths to undermine a new, non-partisan redistricting process in California. The elections show the results.
Yes, Companies Are Harvesting – and Selling – Your Facebook Profile
Personal details from your Internet profile—from your professional history to how many friends you have—are being collected, analyzed, and sold.
Exec Who Allegedly Enabled Fraud Runs Chase’s Effort to Compensate Foreclosure Victims
A former Countrywide and Bank of America executive named by Justice Department lawyers as facilitating a scheme to defraud Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now heads JPMorgan Chase's involvement in the Independent Foreclosure Review.
How Much Did Independent Groups Spend Per Vote?
Although an unprecedented amount was spent by outside groups in an effort to influence the 2012 campaign, the candidates with the most super PAC funding were defeated Tuesday. Here's a look at how much outside groups spent per vote in a few of the notable races.
Check ’Em Out: Donations to Dark Money Group Revealed
ProPublica and Frontline are putting checks written to Western Tradition Partnership online. Released under a court order last week, the records give a rare look inside the controversial dark money group.
New York’s Ongoing Blackout: Hospitals in Lower Manhattan
There is no firm timetable on the return of some of New York's largest hospitals. And concern is rising that the patchwork system can't last for long.
Meet the 10 People Leading ProPublica’s Free the Files Effort
All told, 880 people have helped review at least one file as part of our Free the Files initiative. But 10 people led the pack, collectively reviewing half of all the files reviewed.
Secret Documents Show Weak Oversight of Key Foreclosure Program
The Obama administration trumpeted its flagship program to prevent foreclosures, known as HAMP. But it provided shockingly ineffective oversight.
The Outlook for “Obamacare” in Two Maps
How states handle Medicaid and new insurance exchanges will determine if President Obama’s re-election victory gives his healthcare overhaul a boost.
Obama's Microtargeting 'Nuclear Codes'
Some key findings on campaign targeting from Time Magazine's interviews with Obama advisers.
Welcome to Election Day: Seven Things That Could Go Wrong (or Already Have)
Long lines, confusion, voter suppression, Sandy-related disruptions, a tie in electoral votes and more.
Dark Money and the 2012 Election: We Need Your Help!
Join ProPublica’s campaign to shine a light on the hidden aspects of campaign finance by chronicling ad spending in Las Vegas, one of the nation’s most heavily blanketed cities.
Problems Voting? Share Your Story
Tell us if you had trouble voting by tweeting @ProPublica with #InvestigateThis.
Election Day Interactives We're Watching
Here's a list of amazing interactive election day projects our colleagues at other organizations have launched.
Why It May Be Illegal to Instagram Your Ballot
In most states, you’re not allowed to show other people your marked ballot.
