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Putting Crime Scene DNA Analysis on Trial
We reported on a dispute over the methods used by New York City’s crime lab to analyze complex DNA samples. Now similar concerns are prompting a national study. In this Q&A, a leading expert explains why labs may be making mistakes — and what can be done about it.
ProPublica Illinois Q&A: Meet Reporter Mick Dumke
Reporter Mick Dumke is a self-described “political junkie” who likes to dig into unexplored stories.
How Chicago Gets Its Guns
It’s not big trafficking rings. Mostly, it’s through little guys like John Thomas.
How the CIA Staged Sham Academic Conferences to Thwart Iran’s Nuclear Program
A decade ago, the CIA secretly funded conferences to lure Iranian scientists to defect. If President Trump scuttles the Iranian nuclear agreement, the agency may seek more defectors — and orchestrate more such “conferences.”
‘Partisan’ Gerrymandering Is Still About Race
The Wisconsin case before the Supreme Court claims to be about partisanship. But race is a factor in this case and many others nationwide.
Vegas Judge Featured in ProPublica Story Reprimanded for Ethics Violations
Judge William Kephart, who was repeatedly criticized for misconduct as a prosecutor and put at least one innocent person in prison, has been censured for a lapse on the bench.
The Breakthrough: How a Reporter Uncovered Widespread Russian Meddling — In the Olympics
New York Times reporter Rebecca Ruiz scored a confession from a Russian doctor at the center of a doping scandal that spoiled the 2014 Winter Games.
For-Profit Schools Reward Students for Referrals and Facebook Endorsements
Schools for potential dropouts market aggressively to boost enrollment — especially during weeks when heads are counted to determine funding. Some of their tactics may violate federal consumer protections.
Who’s Really in Charge of the Voting Fraud Commission?
Newly released email data shows two Republican not-yet-members potentially influencing a controversial letter — even as a Democratic member claims he was largely excluded from the process.
Wells Fargo Offering Refunds Nationwide for Improper Mortgage Fees
The bank’s practice of making customers pay for delays that were its own fault, first reported by ProPublica, was more far-reaching than previously known.
For-Profit Schools Get State Dollars For Dropouts Who Rarely Drop In
Schools touted by Betsy DeVos aggressively recruit at-risk students, offer barebones courses, and boost revenue by inflating enrollment.
How Ivanka and Donald Trump, Jr. Avoided Criminal Indictment
New York prosecutors were preparing a case. Then the D.A. overruled his staff after a visit from a top donor.
Chamber of Secrets: Teaching a Machine What Congress Cares About
Want to know what distinctive topics your members of Congress are concerned about? Represent’s got you covered.
