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Why Am I Seeing This? Interesting Facebook Ads From Our Political Ad Collector

We’re highlighting examples from our Facebook political ad collection that are interesting because of how they’re targeted, what they say or how they can help explain how Facebook’s advertising system works — and how it can be gamed.

ProPublica Wins Four Online Journalism Awards

Video: Dayton and the America Left Behind

In a ProPublica/Frontline collaboration, reporter Alec MacGillis tells the story of Dayton, Ohio, revealing not only the profound struggles of a former industrial powerhouse — but also the rapidly growing economic and social divide among cities.

Why Trump Should Have Read “Ask ProPublica Illinois” Before He Tweeted

In fact, Mr. President, there are real people behind those unnamed sources, and reporters at reputable news outlets work hard to verify the information they provide.

ProPublica Named Finalist for 10 ONA Awards

We Are Expanding Our Local Reporting Network. Submit Your Best Project Ideas for Investigating State Government.

The influence of state government is far-reaching, yet elected officials and state bureaucrats are getting ever less scrutiny. Send us ideas for accountability projects by Sept. 14.

Join Our Team in Illinois: We’re Looking for a Reporting Fellow

We’re looking for a reporting fellow to join ProPublica Illinois, our almost-1-year-old regional operation.

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