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Missouri Voters Just Made It Much Harder for Lawmakers to Overturn Citizen-Led Initiatives

The post Missouri Voters Just Made It Much Harder for Lawmakers to Overturn Citizen-Led Initiatives appeared first on ProPublica.

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Jeremy Kohler

Trump’s State Department Is Giving $1 Million to Controversial Group to Study Crimes Against White South Africans

The post Trump’s State Department Is Giving $1 Million to Controversial Group to Study Crimes Against White South Africans appeared first on...

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Sharon Lerner

SafeSport Will Now Alert Schools, Clubs if Coaches Sanctioned for Abuse Continue to Work With Kids

The post SafeSport Will Now Alert Schools, Clubs if Coaches Sanctioned for Abuse Continue to Work With Kids appeared first on ProPublica.

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Molly Hensley-Clancy

Do You Live Near Lake Champlain? Help Seven Days and ProPublica Investigate Algae Blooms.

The post Do You Live Near Lake Champlain? Help Seven Days and ProPublica Investigate Algae Blooms. appeared first on ProPublica.

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Shoshana.gordon

Vermont Has Spent Nearly a Billion Dollars to Clean Up Lake Champlain. But the Green Slime Keeps Coming Back.

The post Vermont Has Spent Nearly a Billion Dollars to Clean Up Lake Champlain. But the Green Slime Keeps Coming Back. appeared first on ProPublica.

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Jonathan Mingle

Vermont Was Supposed to Get an Audit of Its Lake Champlain Cleanup. It Never Happened.

The post Vermont Was Supposed to Get an Audit of Its Lake Champlain Cleanup. It Never Happened. appeared first on ProPublica.

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Jonathan Mingle

I Was There to Document the Aftermath of Deadly Flooding. Then, It Started Raining.

The post I Was There to Document the Aftermath of Deadly Flooding. Then, It Started Raining. appeared first on ProPublica.

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Cengiz Yar

We Can’t Predict What Will Happen on Election Day. But We’ll Be Here to Cover It.

The post We Can’t Predict What Will Happen on Election Day. But We’ll Be Here to Cover It. appeared first on ProPublica.

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Stephen Engelberg

After ProPublica Investigation, House Democrats Demand Answers on U.S. Citizens Detained by Immigration Agents

The post After ProPublica Investigation, House Democrats Demand Answers on U.S. Citizens Detained by Immigration Agents appeared first on ProPublica.

02.11.2026 10

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Nicole Foy

“Chaos” in the Air: Five Ways Voting Could Be Disrupted on Election Day

The post “Chaos” in the Air: Five Ways Voting Could Be Disrupted on Election Day appeared first on ProPublica.

02.11.2026 8

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Jen Fifield

Tribal Leaders Warned Border Wall Construction Would Disturb Native American Remains. They Were Right.

The post Tribal Leaders Warned Border Wall Construction Would Disturb Native American Remains. They Were Right. appeared first on ProPublica.

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Ryan Devereaux

Federal and State Officials Ramp Up Scrutiny of DraftKings, Other Sports Betting Apps

The post Federal and State Officials Ramp Up Scrutiny of DraftKings, Other Sports Betting Apps appeared first on ProPublica.

30.10.2026 10

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Jake Pearson

How a Secret Vote by U.N. Scientists Legitimized Carbon Capture and Skewed Decades of Climate Policy

The post How a Secret Vote by U.N. Scientists Legitimized Carbon Capture and Skewed Decades of Climate Policy appeared first on ProPublica.

30.10.2026 10

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Katie Worth

Search More Than 500 Cases of U.S. Citizens Detained by Immigration Agents

The post Search More Than 500 Cases of U.S. Citizens Detained by Immigration Agents appeared first on ProPublica.

29.10.2026 10

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Nicole Foy

“Peak Greenwashing”: Two Bills in Congress Endorse Misleading Recycling Claims

The post “Peak Greenwashing”: Two Bills in Congress Endorse Misleading Recycling Claims appeared first on ProPublica.

29.10.2026 10

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Lisa Song

Top U.S. Health Official Backed a Medication Policy Shift That Benefited a Company She Has Stock In

The post Top U.S. Health Official Backed a Medication Policy Shift That Benefited a Company She Has Stock In appeared first on ProPublica.

29.10.2026 10

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Corey G. Johnson

Detroit Could Block Billionaire-Owned Concrete Plant From Further Neighborhood Expansion

The post Detroit Could Block Billionaire-Owned Concrete Plant From Further Neighborhood Expansion appeared first on ProPublica.

29.10.2026 10

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Jena Brooker

Meet ProPublica’s 2026 Class of Emerging Reporters

The post Meet ProPublica’s 2026 Class of Emerging Reporters appeared first on ProPublica.

28.10.2026 10

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Talia Buford

How Cleta Mitchell Turned Trump’s “Big Lie” Into a Movement

The post How Cleta Mitchell Turned Trump’s “Big Lie” Into a Movement appeared first on ProPublica.

28.10.2026 10

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Doug Bock Clark

This Oil Company Is Linked to 1,000 Pollution Incidents and Other Violations. Oklahoma Never Punished It.

The post This Oil Company Is Linked to 1,000 Pollution Incidents and Other Violations. Oklahoma Never Punished It. appeared first on ProPublica.

27.10.2026 10

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Nick Bowlin

Cybersecurity CEO Indicted for Allegedly Scamming Millions From Ransomware Victims

The post Cybersecurity CEO Indicted for Allegedly Scamming Millions From Ransomware Victims appeared first on ProPublica.

26.10.2026 10

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Renee Dudley

In a Newly Drawn District, Black Voters May Get a Representative Who Spent Years Undermining Their Interests

The post In a Newly Drawn District, Black Voters May Get a Representative Who Spent Years Undermining Their Interests appeared first on ProPublica.

26.10.2026 20

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Wendi C. Thomas

A Texas Cop Signed on to Help ICE Deport His Neighbors. It Tore the Town Apart.

The post A Texas Cop Signed on to Help ICE Deport His Neighbors. It Tore the Town Apart. appeared first on ProPublica.

24.10.2026 20

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Francesca D’annunzio

After Millions in Stolen SNAP Benefits, Trump Administration Moves to Fight Theft

The post After Millions in Stolen SNAP Benefits, Trump Administration Moves to Fight Theft appeared first on ProPublica.

23.10.2026 10

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Eli Hager

Ken Paxton Says He’s Tough on Crime. His Trust Invested $600,000 in a Convicted Fraudster’s Company.

The post Ken Paxton Says He’s Tough on Crime. His Trust Invested $600,000 in a Convicted Fraudster’s Company. appeared first on ProPublica.

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Alexandra Glorioso

Bird Flu Is Raging on a Mink Farm. It Could Spark a Human Pandemic, Experts Say, but Officials Won’t Act.

The post Bird Flu Is Raging on a Mink Farm. It Could Spark a Human Pandemic, Experts Say, but Officials Won’t Act. appeared first on ProPublica.

23.10.2026 150

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Nat Lash

Nuclear Weapons Waste Made Workers Sick. Despite a Law Meant to Help, the DOE Keeps Fighting Their Claims.

The post Nuclear Weapons Waste Made Workers Sick. Despite a Law Meant to Help, the DOE Keeps Fighting Their Claims. appeared first on ProPublica.

22.10.2026 10

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Lizz Giordano

Ballot Rejections Soared in Rural Counties After USPS Reduced Mail Service

The post Ballot Rejections Soared in Rural Counties After USPS Reduced Mail Service appeared first on ProPublica.

22.10.2026 40

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Ken B. Morales

Trump’s Education Department Scaled Back Investigations Into Discrimination and Sexual Assault on Campus, New Data Shows

The post Trump’s Education Department Scaled Back Investigations Into Discrimination and Sexual Assault on Campus, New Data Shows appeared first on...

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Jennifer Smith Richards

Colorado Marijuana Regulators Failed to Protect Consumers From Potential Contamination, Audit Finds

The post Colorado Marijuana Regulators Failed to Protect Consumers From Potential Contamination, Audit Finds appeared first on ProPublica.

21.10.2026 20

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Christopher Osher

Town Leaders Said They Were Prepared for Floods. First Responders Disagree.

The post Town Leaders Said They Were Prepared for Floods. First Responders Disagree. appeared first on ProPublica.

21.10.2026 20

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Abe Streep

“The River Can’t Be Trusted”

The post “The River Can’t Be Trusted” appeared first on ProPublica.

21.10.2026 40

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Abe Streep

The Secret Terms of Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal

The post The Secret Terms of Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal appeared first on ProPublica.

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Cate Brown

How Trump’s FBI Purge Saved Lindsey Graham and James Clyburn From a Bribery Investigation

The post How Trump’s FBI Purge Saved Lindsey Graham and James Clyburn From a Bribery Investigation appeared first on ProPublica.

20.10.2026 20

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Molly Redden

Citing ProPublica, Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Help U.S. Citizens Sue ICE for Wrongful Detentions

The post Citing ProPublica, Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Help U.S. Citizens Sue ICE for Wrongful Detentions appeared first on ProPublica.

19.10.2026 20

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Nicole Foy

Ken Paxton’s Anti-Abortion Influence Already Extended Beyond Texas. He Could Take It Further in the Senate.

The post Ken Paxton’s Anti-Abortion Influence Already Extended Beyond Texas. He Could Take It Further in the Senate. appeared first on ProPublica.

19.10.2026 20

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Cassandra Jaramillo

He Tried to Set Limits on His State’s School Vouchers. Billionaires Helped Bankroll a Campaign to Unseat Him.

The post He Tried to Set Limits on His State’s School Vouchers. Billionaires Helped Bankroll a Campaign to Unseat Him. appeared first on ProPublica.

19.10.2026 20

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Henry Culvyhouse

This Cybersecurity Agency Is Supposed to Protect U.S. Elections. Officials Fear It’s Been Compromised by Trump.

The post This Cybersecurity Agency Is Supposed to Protect U.S. Elections. Officials Fear It’s Been Compromised by Trump. appeared first on ProPublica.

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Andy Mannix

“Devoid of Any Factual Basis”: Again and Again, Judges Have Dismissed Trump’s Voter Data Lawsuits

The post “Devoid of Any Factual Basis”: Again and Again, Judges Have Dismissed Trump’s Voter Data Lawsuits appeared first on ProPublica.

16.10.2026 40

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Lucas Waldron

Frustrated by Losses in the Courts, Missouri Republicans Want to Change How Top Judges Are Selected

The post Frustrated by Losses in the Courts, Missouri Republicans Want to Change How Top Judges Are Selected appeared first on ProPublica.

15.10.2026 40

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Jeremy Kohler

Trump Says the Border Is Secure. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Keeps Declaring an Emergency.

The post Trump Says the Border Is Secure. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Keeps Declaring an Emergency. appeared first on ProPublica.

15.10.2026 20

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Perla Trevizo

These Women Were Trying to Escape Domestic Abuse. ICE Detained Them Instead.

The post These Women Were Trying to Escape Domestic Abuse. ICE Detained Them Instead. appeared first on ProPublica.

14.10.2026 150

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Melissa Sanchez

New Mexico and El Paso Spent Millions on Climate Plans. Three New Data Centers Could Undo Them.

The post New Mexico and El Paso Spent Millions on Climate Plans. Three New Data Centers Could Undo Them. appeared first on ProPublica.

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Diego Mendoza-Moyers

He Waited Nine Years in Prison for His Lawyer to File a Single Brief. In This State, There’s No Rule Against It.

The post He Waited Nine Years in Prison for His Lawyer to File a Single Brief. In This State, There’s No Rule Against It. appeared first on...

13.10.2026 200

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Samantha Melamed

Scammers Are Stealing Millions From Food Stamp Recipients. Congress Could Fix It — but Won’t.

The post Scammers Are Stealing Millions From Food Stamp Recipients. Congress Could Fix It — but Won’t. appeared first on ProPublica.

13.10.2026 20

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Eli Hager

Watch: Inside Our $22K Sports Betting Experiment

The post Watch: Inside Our $22K Sports Betting Experiment appeared first on ProPublica.

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Jake Pearson

As Trump’s Wall Closes in, DHS Intimidates a Border Tribe With Surveillance, Masked Agents and Drones

The post As Trump’s Wall Closes in, DHS Intimidates a Border Tribe With Surveillance, Masked Agents and Drones appeared first on ProPublica.

10.10.2026 150

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Ryan Devereaux

New York Plans Stronger Sports Betting Regulation to Curb Gambling Addiction

The post New York Plans Stronger Sports Betting Regulation to Curb Gambling Addiction appeared first on ProPublica.

09.10.2026 30

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Jake Pearson

The Pentagon Gave $350 Million in Contracts to a Firm Closely Tied to a Senior Defense Department Official

The post The Pentagon Gave $350 Million in Contracts to a Firm Closely Tied to a Senior Defense Department Official appeared first on ProPublica.

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Aaron Davis