Free the Files Volunteers Unlock $160 Million in Ad Buys in First Week
In the seven days since werebooted Free The Files, nearly 350 people have “freed” a political ad contract from the Federal Communications Commission database, unlocking more than $160 million in ad spending by 325 groups in more than 30 swing markets.
Free the Files: Help ProPublica Unlock Political Ad Spending
Outside groups are spending millions of dollars hoping to influence political campaigns – but they're hard to track down. Detailed information about spending is locked in documents filed at TV stations across the country. Help us uncover this spending by reviewing documents.
Happy Labor Day. Here's the Best Reporting on Worker Safety
A roundup of the best accountability journalism on dismal workplaces in the U.S.
When Is It Acceptable to Profit From Death? Readers Weigh In
The story of Joseph Caramadre – a wealthy Rhode Island attorney and philanthropist – pushes the boundaries of how much we are willing to put a price on death.
Ask Kim Barker Anything About Campaign Finance (a Reddit Chat)
ProPublica reporter Kim Barker will be your guide to all things campaign finance this Thursday on Reddit from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Campaign Ads and the 2012 Election: Join Our Google Plus Chat
How exactly do campaigns define and track voters? How much do they really know about us? And what privacy issues does it raise? Join us for a live discussion of campaign ads in the 2012 election this Friday on Google Plus.