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I Got Access to Hundreds of Teacher Misconduct Complaints in California — and You Can Too

The post I Got Access to Hundreds of Teacher Misconduct Complaints in California — and You Can Too appeared first on ProPublica.

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Holly mcdede

In This Church, Child Sexual Abuse Has Gone Unchecked for So Long That It Spans Generations

The post In This Church, Child Sexual Abuse Has Gone Unchecked for So Long That It Spans Generations appeared first on ProPublica.

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Andy Mannix

A Low-Income Housing Program Is Pouring Billions Into Housing Many People Can’t Afford

The post A Low-Income Housing Program Is Pouring Billions Into Housing Many People Can’t Afford appeared first on ProPublica.

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Tony Schick

Lawmakers Demand Answers After the White House Initiated a $620M Loan to a Firm Tied to Donald Trump Jr.

The post Lawmakers Demand Answers After the White House Initiated a $620M Loan to a Firm Tied to Donald Trump Jr. appeared first on ProPublica.

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Robert Faturechi

Texas State Takeover of Local School Districts Expands, Raising Concerns

The post Texas State Takeover of Local School Districts Expands, Raising Concerns appeared first on ProPublica.

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Josephine Lee

After the Trump DOJ Halted Police Reform, This City Stepped In. Then Officers Shot and Killed Katelyn Hall.

The post After the Trump DOJ Halted Police Reform, This City Stepped In. Then Officers Shot and Killed Katelyn Hall. appeared first on ProPublica.

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Topher Sanders

Toxic Ground: How Oil Field Pollution Is Threatening Oklahoma

The post Toxic Ground: How Oil Field Pollution Is Threatening Oklahoma appeared first on ProPublica.

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Katie Campbell

“No One Is Watching”: How Trump Reversed Biden’s Crackdown on Gun Trafficking

The post “No One Is Watching”: How Trump Reversed Biden’s Crackdown on Gun Trafficking appeared first on ProPublica.

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Alec Macgillis

Alaska’s Deteriorating Schools Could Receive More Than $148 Million for Repairs. It’s a Fraction of What They Need.

The post Alaska’s Deteriorating Schools Could Receive More Than $148 Million for Repairs. It’s a Fraction of What They Need. appeared first on...

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Emily Schwing

More Than $100 Million Was Billed for Medically Questionable Vascular Procedures, Government Watchdog Finds

The post More Than $100 Million Was Billed for Medically Questionable Vascular Procedures, Government Watchdog Finds appeared first on ProPublica.

29.05.2026 3

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Annie Waldman

The White House Intervened to Get a $620 Million Deal for a Company Tied to Donald Trump Jr.

The post The White House Intervened to Get a $620 Million Deal for a Company Tied to Donald Trump Jr. appeared first on ProPublica.

28.05.2026 8

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Robert Faturechi

U.S. Lawmakers Demand Reforms to Immigration Officers’ Use of Tear Gas and Pepper Spray

The post U.S. Lawmakers Demand Reforms to Immigration Officers’ Use of Tear Gas and Pepper Spray appeared first on ProPublica.

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Lisa Song

She Faced a Life-Threatening Miscarriage. Under Arkansas’ Abortion Ban, Even Calls to the Governor’s Office Didn’t Help.

The post She Faced a Life-Threatening Miscarriage. Under Arkansas’ Abortion Ban, Even Calls to the Governor’s Office Didn’t Help. appeared first...

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Kavitha Surana

Lawmakers Ask DOJ Watchdog to Investigate Alleged Drugs-for-Votes Scheme After ProPublica Report

The post Lawmakers Ask DOJ Watchdog to Investigate Alleged Drugs-for-Votes Scheme After ProPublica Report appeared first on ProPublica.

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Raquel Rutledge

Albuquerque Officials Take Steps to Curb Surge in Citations, Jail Stays Related to Homelessness

The post Albuquerque Officials Take Steps to Curb Surge in Citations, Jail Stays Related to Homelessness appeared first on ProPublica.

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Nicole Santa Cruz

Louisiana’s Tough-on-Crime Policies Stand to Cost Taxpayers Millions More for Years to Come

The post Louisiana’s Tough-on-Crime Policies Stand to Cost Taxpayers Millions More for Years to Come appeared first on ProPublica.

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Richard A. Webster

California Teacher Previously Fired for Sexual Harassment Is No Longer in the Classroom After New Complaints

The post California Teacher Previously Fired for Sexual Harassment Is No Longer in the Classroom After New Complaints appeared first on ProPublica.

22.05.2026 10

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Holly mcdede

The Trump Administration Is Facing Scrutiny for How It’s Handing Out Billion-Dollar Border Wall Contracts

The post The Trump Administration Is Facing Scrutiny for How It’s Handing Out Billion-Dollar Border Wall Contracts appeared first on ProPublica.

21.05.2026 8

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Sam karas

This Sheriff’s Office Says Racial Profiling Reforms Are Too Costly. Auditors Found It Misused $163 Million.

The post This Sheriff’s Office Says Racial Profiling Reforms Are Too Costly. Auditors Found It Misused $163 Million. appeared first on ProPublica.

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Rafael Carranza

Tell Us About Your Experience With Kentucky’s Addiction Recovery Care

The post Tell Us About Your Experience With Kentucky’s Addiction Recovery Care appeared first on ProPublica.

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Peter.dicampo

This Gun Shop Stayed Open Despite Repeated Violations. Then a Cop Was Killed With One of Its Guns.

The post This Gun Shop Stayed Open Despite Repeated Violations. Then a Cop Was Killed With One of Its Guns. appeared first on ProPublica.

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Vernal Coleman

Ken Paxton Wanted to Crack Down on Forum Shopping. Now Lawyers Say He’s Improperly Seeking Out Favorable Courts.

The post Ken Paxton Wanted to Crack Down on Forum Shopping. Now Lawyers Say He’s Improperly Seeking Out Favorable Courts. appeared first on...

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Zach Despart

With a Chance at Freedom, They Faced an Unexpected Obstacle: Their Own Lawyers

The post With a Chance at Freedom, They Faced an Unexpected Obstacle: Their Own Lawyers appeared first on ProPublica.

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Samantha melamed

We’re Investigating Alaska Internet Companies. We Need Your Help.

The post We’re Investigating Alaska Internet Companies. We Need Your Help. appeared first on ProPublica.

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Shoshana.gordon

This Convicted Felon Gets $1 Million a Year to Sell Obsolete Internet Service. You Pay for It.

The post This Convicted Felon Gets $1 Million a Year to Sell Obsolete Internet Service. You Pay for It. appeared first on ProPublica.

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Kyle Hopkins

ProPublica Selects 11 Journalists for Investigative Editor Training

The post ProPublica Selects 11 Journalists for Investigative Editor Training appeared first on ProPublica.

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Talia Buford

More Than 100,000 American Kids Have Had a Parent Detained in Immigration Sweeps, Report Estimates

The post More Than 100,000 American Kids Have Had a Parent Detained in Immigration Sweeps, Report Estimates appeared first on ProPublica.

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Mica Rosenberg

Tiny Footprints, a Blue Blanket: What I Can’t Forget About the Babies Who Died of Vitamin K Deficiency

The post Tiny Footprints, a Blue Blanket: What I Can’t Forget About the Babies Who Died of Vitamin K Deficiency appeared first on ProPublica.

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Duaa Eldeib

Oily Sludge Is Flooding Their Dream Home. Oklahoma Regulators Say They Can’t Help.

The post Oily Sludge Is Flooding Their Dream Home. Oklahoma Regulators Say They Can’t Help. appeared first on ProPublica.

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Nick Bowlin

Why Have Immigration Agents Detained This American Citizen Three Times?

The post Why Have Immigration Agents Detained This American Citizen Three Times? appeared first on ProPublica.

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Nicole Foy

At 17, He Was Tear-Gassed at Selma. At 78, He’s Watching Kids Tear-Gassed During Trump’s Deportation Campaign.

The post At 17, He Was Tear-Gassed at Selma. At 78, He’s Watching Kids Tear-Gassed During Trump’s Deportation Campaign. appeared first on ProPublica.

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Maya Miller

In a Private Meeting, Colorado Marijuana Regulators Acknowledge the Extent of Illegal Hemp Sales

The post In a Private Meeting, Colorado Marijuana Regulators Acknowledge the Extent of Illegal Hemp Sales appeared first on ProPublica.

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Christopher Osher

Counterterrorism Czar’s Blueprint Targets Leftists, Ignores Far-Right Violence and Heaps Praise on Trump

The post Counterterrorism Czar’s Blueprint Targets Leftists, Ignores Far-Right Violence and Heaps Praise on Trump appeared first on ProPublica.

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Hannah Allam

A Unique Oregon Law Allows It to Block Healthcare Deals. In Five Years, the State Hasn’t Done So Once.

The post A Unique Oregon Law Allows It to Block Healthcare Deals. In Five Years, the State Hasn’t Done So Once. appeared first on ProPublica.

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Rob Davis

Immigrants Detained in Chicago Military-Style Raid Seek Millions in Damages

The post Immigrants Detained in Chicago Military-Style Raid Seek Millions in Damages appeared first on ProPublica.

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Melissa Sanchez

A Noncitizen Says She Was Told She Could Vote. Then Customs Detained Her at the Airport and Threatened to Deport Her.

The post A Noncitizen Says She Was Told She Could Vote. Then Customs Detained Her at the Airport and Threatened to Deport Her. appeared first on...

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Jen Fifield

Help Us Report on Teacher Misconduct in California

The post Help Us Report on Teacher Misconduct in California appeared first on ProPublica.

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Peter.dicampo

He Was Fired for Sexually Harassing Students. California Allowed Him to Keep Teaching Anyway.

The post He Was Fired for Sexually Harassing Students. California Allowed Him to Keep Teaching Anyway. appeared first on ProPublica.

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Holly mcdede

Despite Court Order, NYPD Failed to Properly Monitor Stop-and-Frisks by Aggressive Unit

The post Despite Court Order, NYPD Failed to Properly Monitor Stop-and-Frisks by Aggressive Unit appeared first on ProPublica.

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Eric Umansky

A U.S. Senate Candidate Says Foreign Truckers Are Making America’s Roads Unsafe. His Own Truckers Have Caused Harm.

The post A U.S. Senate Candidate Says Foreign Truckers Are Making America’s Roads Unsafe. His Own Truckers Have Caused Harm. appeared first on...

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Max Blau

Puerto Rico Lawmakers Call for Investigation Into Alleged Drugs-for-Votes Scheme After ProPublica Report

The post Puerto Rico Lawmakers Call for Investigation Into Alleged Drugs-for-Votes Scheme After ProPublica Report appeared first on ProPublica.

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Raquel Rutledge

Trump Exempted Some of the Nation’s Biggest Polluters From Air Quality Rules. All It Took Was an Email.

The post Trump Exempted Some of the Nation’s Biggest Polluters From Air Quality Rules. All It Took Was an Email. appeared first on ProPublica.

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Mark Olalde

At Least 79 Kids Have Been Harmed by Tear Gas or Pepper Spray During Trump’s Immigration Crackdown

The post At Least 79 Kids Have Been Harmed by Tear Gas or Pepper Spray During Trump’s Immigration Crackdown appeared first on ProPublica.

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Lisa Song

Texas Lawmakers Repeatedly Failed to Pass Legislation That Could Have Protected Residents From Deadly Floods

The post Texas Lawmakers Repeatedly Failed to Pass Legislation That Could Have Protected Residents From Deadly Floods appeared first on ProPublica.

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Lexi Churchill

Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth

The post Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth appeared first on ProPublica.

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Duaa Eldeib

A New Look for ProPublica

The post A New Look for ProPublica appeared first on ProPublica.

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Tyson evans

Prosecutors Had a Drugs-for-Votes Scheme “Locked Up.” Under Trump, They Were Told Not to Pursue Charges.

The post Prosecutors Had a Drugs-for-Votes Scheme “Locked Up.” Under Trump, They Were Told Not to Pursue Charges. appeared first on ProPublica.

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Raquel Rutledge

Lawmakers Demand Answers About Growing Number of Unfixed Mistakes on Credit Reports

The post Lawmakers Demand Answers About Growing Number of Unfixed Mistakes on Credit Reports appeared first on ProPublica.

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Joel Jacobs

I Reached Out to the White House Counterterrorism Czar for Comment. He Lashed Out on X.

The post I Reached Out to the White House Counterterrorism Czar for Comment. He Lashed Out on X. appeared first on ProPublica.

04.05.2026 10

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Hannah Allam