Best of MuckReads 2012

Dec. 31, 2012, 2:17 p.m.

A list of our favorite watchdog journalism published this year.

How We Used Facebook to Power Our Investigation Into Patient Harm

Dec. 19, 2012, 11:46 a.m.

We’ve launched community and crowdsourcing efforts long before we’ve published a single traditional story.

The Best Reporting on Guns in America

Dec. 14, 2012, 5:34 p.m.

In the wake of last week’s shooting, we’ve laid out the most revealing reporting about guns.

Discussion: What Do EPA Sanctions Mean for BP’s Future?

Nov. 29, 2012, 1 p.m.

Reporter Abrahm Lustgarten answered your questions about the EPA’s temporary suspension of BP from receiving new government contracts.

Resource: Three Ways To Tell Your Patient Harm Story

Nov. 16, 2012, 5:31 p.m.

People often tell us they wish a journalist would tell their story. We can’t get to every one – but there are ways to tell your story on your own.

Problems Voting? Share Your Story

Nov. 6, 2012, 3:59 p.m.

Tell us if you had trouble voting by tweeting @ProPublica with #InvestigateThis.

Reading Guide: Segregation in America

Oct. 31, 2012, 11:09 a.m.

What continues to drive housing segregation? What are the consequences? We rounded up some of the best reporting on the subject.

Resource: Five Safe Surgery Tips for Patients

Oct. 15, 2012, 1:55 p.m.

Dealing With Student Debt: Join Our Google Plus Chat

Oct. 10, 2012, 4:41 p.m.

Entire families now carry the burden of paying for a college education. Join our Google Plus hangout on the federal Parent Plus loan program to learn more about this systemic shift in financial aid.

11 Key Reads on the Economy Ahead of Tonight’s Debate

Oct. 3, 2012, 11:21 a.m.

With the economy on the debate schedule tonight, we’ve rounded up some of the best coverage of the critical economic issues in the presidential election.

Where Obama and Romney Stand on The War in Afghanistan

Sept. 24, 2012, 9:37 a.m.

The two candidates snipe at each other, but they’ve articulated few big differences.

Discover The Quality of Nursing Homes Near You

Sept. 21, 2012, 5:04 p.m.

Easily search nursing home inspection reports nationwide, with our updated app.

How You Can Help ProPublica Investigate Health Care Quality

Sept. 18, 2012, 2:36 p.m.

Be part of the patient safety conversation, get regular updates and share stories or views.

Happy Labor Day. Here’s the Best Reporting on Worker Safety

Aug. 31, 2012, 11:16 a.m.

A roundup of the best accountability journalism on dismal workplaces in the U.S.

The Best Watchdog Journalism on Elderly Care

Aug. 17, 2012, 2:05 p.m.

This week, we launched an interactive tool that lets you search nursing home inspection reports. Here are the types of stories that could be buried in those files.

An Easier Way to Donate to ProPublica: Via Twitter

July 9, 2012, 10:18 a.m.

Help support journalism in the public interest.

The Best, Most Revealing Reporting on Our Healthcare System

June 25, 2012, 11:24 a.m.

Our roundup of standout reporting on health care in the U.S. and the struggle to fix it.

Introducing a New, Non-Evil Way to Share our Stories on Facebook

June 12, 2012, 12:02 p.m.

Let your friends know how smart you are. Share what you read on ProPublica on Facebook.

The Best Watchdog Journalism on Obama’s National Security Policies

June 1, 2012, 2:45 p.m.

We rounded up some of the best, scoopy pieces of accountability journalism on Obama’s national security policies.