August 2018 Archive
Fund Meant to Protect Elections May Be Too Little, Too Late
The federal government has released data on how states will spend $380 million set aside for election infrastructure. But questions remain about how much it will help secure the 2018 election.
Protests and Blaming the Media. Sound Familiar? That Was During the ’68 Democratic National Convention.
Archived letters to former Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley bring up familiar concerns about unrest, policing, political divisions and “propaganda.”
Puerto Ricans: Have You Experienced Any Problems When Registering to Vote?
A lawsuit alleges that Puerto Ricans who relocated to Florida after the hurricanes of 2017 will find themselves prevented from voting because of language barriers. We need your help to tell this story.
¿Eres puertorriqueño y has tenido problemas registrándote para votar? Queremos conocer tu historia
Una demanda alega que los puertorriqueños que se mudaron a Florida después de los huracanes de 2017 se verán privados de su derecho al voto por las barreras con el idioma. Necesitamos tu ayuda para saber más.
How One West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Gave Natural Gas a Big Victory and Shortchanged Residents
Justice Beth Walker voted to reopen an already decided case around the time her husband owned stock in a variety of energy companies. And that’s not even why she’s been impeached.
“Yo, Take the Rap for Me”: More Trouble for a Garbage Hauler
This time, an unlicensed employee was behind the wheel of a Sanitation Salvage truck when it smashed head-on into a sedan on a Bronx street.
St. Luke’s Heart Transplant Program to Lose Medicare Funding Today
The action is a stunning blow for a historic program that has performed among the most heart transplants in the nation.
“Do Something, Please,” Doctors Testify at DCFS Hearing
This week, reporter Duaa Eldeib attended a hearing called after our investigation found hundreds of children in state care who were stuck in psychiatric hospitals — sometimes for months. Here’s the dispatch from our newsletter.
Bill Proposes Greater Accountability for New York Prosecutors Who Break the Law
With his signature, Gov. Andrew Cuomo could create an independent state commission to investigate and sanction prosecutors who withhold evidence or commit other abuses.
Veterans Group Sues to Block VA Shadow Rulers
A new lawsuit challenges the legality of a secret Mar-a-Lago troika after ProPublica revealed its influence over the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Video: For Trans People, It’s Difficult and Costly to Update an ID. But It Can Also Be Dangerous Not To.
A confusing web of state policies determine if and how a trans person can update their IDs. And not doing so can increase the risk of discrimination and violence.
A Free Press Works for All of Us
The cause of investigative reporting, a crucial element of our democracy, benefits enormously from our country’s tradition of a free, unfettered press.
When Sarah Sanders and the ACLU Teamed Up for Voting Rights
Although the Trump administration wants to restrict access to the ballot box, its chief spokesperson once sued to overturn a ban on student voting.
What’s Your Experience With the Americans With Disabilities Act? We Want to Know.
We want to know how the law affects you, whether you’re a person with a disability, caretaker, business owner, architect or contractor.
Illinois Lawmakers Search for Solutions for Children Stuck in Psychiatric Hospitals
Witnesses at legislative hearing criticize state child welfare agency, say some teens prefer jail to psychiatric facilities
Defense Inspector General to Investigate Military’s Toxic Open Burning
The inquiry will evaluate whether the polluting practice is legal, and whether contractors have proper oversight.
Trusted Health Sites Spread Myths About a Deadly Pregnancy Complication
From the Mayo Clinic to Harvard, sources don't always get the facts right about preeclampsia. Reached by ProPublica, some are making needed corrections.
A Fatal Accident Leads to Broader Questions About NYC Trash Hauler’s Operations
A ProPublica inquiry sparked by the death of a motorist in Brooklyn shows the trash company involved is headquartered on land owned by someone banned from the industry years ago.
