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We’re Going to Toulon
Join Free Street Theater — and us, of course — as we learn about Stark County.
As Conservative Group Grows In Influence, Financial Dealings Enrich Its Leaders
Illinois Policy Institute has called for government reform while channeling money to firms owned by insiders.
Outlets in Eight Countries Are Using Our Tool to Monitor Political Ads on Facebook
From Australia to Scandinavia, our Political Ad Collector is holding advertisers accountable by revealing pitches that only a targeted slice of Facebook users would otherwise see.
ProPublica and WNYC Studios Announce ‘Trump, Inc.’ Podcast Series
The 12-episode podcast series, examining the relationship between Donald Trump’s presidency and his family’s business empire, debuts today with an episode on grappling with conflicts of interest.
Introducing ‘Trump, Inc.,’ a Podcast on the Many Mysteries of Our President’s Businesses
ProPublica and WNYC are digging into President Trump’s businesses. We’re starting with questions, and we want you to join us in the quest for answers.
Florida Bill Seeks to Stop Arrests of Injured Immigrant Workers
The bill follows an investigation by ProPublica and NPR, which found that insurance companies were turning in unauthorized immigrants who were injured on the job.
Judge Dismisses Libel Suit Involving ProPublica Article
The ruling cited the article’s heavy reliance on government reports that found numerous problems at nursing home company SentosaCare.
How VW Paid $25 Billion for Dieselgate — And Got Off Easy
Volkswagen paid huge government penalties in the U.S., but virtually nothing in Europe. Two things now seem clear: Some very senior officials knew of the wrongdoing — and they’re not likely to face meaningful prison time.
Got a Question About Work in the Wake of #MeToo? You’re Not Alone.
There are a lot of problems in the way workplaces are run that enable sexual harassers. The Harvard Business Review wants to hear about your concerns.
How Do Young Journalists Get Their Training?
Practice. More practice. And a healthy dose of “error terrors.”
Sometimes, Impact Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up To Be
Claims from officials that they’re acting in response to a story need to be investigated, too.
Revelations About the FBI’s Delay on Clinton Emails May Be Less Than They Seem
Reports have examined the lag in examining Hillary Clinton’s emails just before the 2016 election. But the question inside the FBI wasn’t whether to reveal the emails quickly — it was whether it was proper to reveal them at all.
ProPublica Projects Are Finalists for Three National Magazine Awards
ProPublica was recognized in both the Public Interest and Reporting categories.
NLRB Member Is Under Investigation for a Conflict of Interest
William Emanuel, already criticized for allegedly favoring clients of the corporate law firm he used to work for, now faces a probe by the agency’s inspector general.
Red Cross General Counsel David Meltzer Resigns Over Handling of Sexual Assault and Harassment Allegations
The charity’s CEO, Gail McGovern, announced Meltzer’s resignation this morning following a ProPublica story last week.
As March Primary Nears, Study on Cook County Property Tax System Still Under Wraps
Initial mid-December deadline for review gives way to new release date: late February.
Unnecessary Medical Care Is More Common Than You Think
A study in Washington state found that in a single year more than 600,000 patients underwent treatment they didn’t need, at an estimated cost of $282 million. “Do no harm” should include the cost of care, too, the report author says.
Congressman’s Bill Would Force Trump Administration to Fulfill Pledge to Study Racial Disparities in Auto Insurance Pricing
Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., cited our report that minority neighborhoods pay higher car insurance premiums than white areas with the same risk.
ProPublica, NPR ‘Lost Mothers’ Series is a Finalist for Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting
The series illuminated a national disgrace: The U.S. has the worst rate of maternal deaths in the developed world, and up to 60 percent of those deaths are preventable.
