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Parsing Chris Christie’s Pension Math
The New Jersey governor counts past pension borrowing as “school aid” in his budget – but not when it undercuts his claim of spending more on pensions than prior governors.
Nikole Hannah-Jones Named NABJ's Journalist of the Year
The judges lauded her series, Segregation Now, as "powerful work exploring the fight for all Americans, especially people of color, to achieve the 'American Dream.'"
The Time a Newspaper Stared Down the Country's Largest Advertiser
A little-remembered incident helped establish the notion that news organizations could and should preserve their independence from advertisers.
The Whistleblower’s Tale: How An Accountant Took on Halliburton
In 2005, Tony Menendez blew the whistle on Halliburton’s accounting practices. The fight cost him nine years of his life.
The Hidden Intelligence Breakdowns Behind the Mumbai Attacks
After Edward Snowden, the government said its controversial surveillance programs had stopped a terrorist – David Coleman Headley. In “American Terrorist,” ProPublica and PBS “Frontline” show why the claim is largely untrue.
Rapid Rise in Super PACs Dominated by Single Donors
Super PACS that get nearly all of their money from one donor quadrupled their share of overall fund-raising in 2014.
Behind Christie’s Budget Claims, a More Controversial Legacy
N.J. governor closed budget gaps by borrowing, shifting money from trust funds and paring back tax credits
Chris Christie’s Budget ‘Sins’
In pledging to fix New Jersey’s ailing finances, Gov. Chris Christie promised to avoid one-time budget fixes he called “sins of the past.” A review by ProPublica and The Washington Post shows he’s committed some of the same sins – and some new ones.
Racist Posts on NY Cop Blog Raise Ire at Time of Tension
A blog hosting posts from former and current New York City officers reinforces the worst kinds of stereotypes.
Investigations of California Group Homes Marked By Delays and Uncertainty
When California’s Department of Social Services investigates reports of serious harm in its homes for troubled children, the results are often deemed “inconclusive.”
