The Genesis of Christian Nationalism
The Christian right has become an increasingly powerful force in American politics at every level, from school boards to the presidency. Its roots trace back decades.
Local Reporting Network
The Small Midwestern Cities That Could Play a Pivotal Role in This Year’s Elections
For all the talk about big-city Democrats and rural Republicans, it’s the voters in overlooked places like Sandusky, Ohio, and Racine, Wisconsin, who could decide everything from key congressional races to the presidency.
The U.S. Business Community Used to Be a Force for Immigration Reform. What Happened?
For decades, the business lobby fundamentally moderated the nation’s immigration debate. But in the age of Trump, fearful of advocating publicly on this issue, they’ve largely prioritized other things like corporate tax cuts and deregulation.
Without Knowledge or Consent
At least 10 gun industry businesses, including Glock, Smith & Wesson, Remington and Mossberg, secretly handed over names, addresses and other data to lobbyists, who used the details to rally firearm owners to elect pro-gun politicians.
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¿Está atrapado en el atraso por la acumulación de solicitudes en Texas para tener Medicaid y cupones de alimentos? ¿Conoce a alguien en esta situación? Ayúdenos a informar.
Sus historias ayudarán a nuestro equipo a identificar la raíz de las causas en estos temas y hacer periodismo de interés público.
A pesar de las constantes advertencias, Texas se apresuró a despojar a millones de personas de Medicaid
La medida dejó a residentes elegibles sin cobertura médica.
What Happened in Whitewater
How immigration is affecting one small Wisconsin city.
“Not Medically Necessary”: Inside the Company Helping America’s Biggest Health Insurers Deny Coverage for Care
When companies like Aetna or UnitedHealthcare want to rein in costs, they turn to EviCore, whose business model depends on turning down payments for care recommended by doctors for their patients.
Trump Says He’ll Move Thousands of Federal Workers Out of Washington. Here’s What Happened the First Time He Tried.
The Bureau of Land Management’s headquarters moved from the capital to Colorado in 2020, causing an exodus of leadership. If elected, Trump plans to use the same tactic across more of the federal government.
The Plastics Industry’s Wish List for a Second Trump Administration
Critics call it the plastics industry’s Project 2025. Tucked into a federal recycling bill is a litany of regulatory rollbacks and other industry-friendly provisions that federal agencies under Donald Trump could adopt without congressional approval.
An Immigrant Died Building a Ship for the U.S. Government. His Family Got Nothing.
Elmer Pérez was one of many immigrants hired by U.S. shipbuilders to fill the urgent need for skilled labor. These workers do the same jobs and take the same risks as their American counterparts, but are left on their own when things go wrong.
What the Data Reveals About U.S. Immigration Ahead of the 2024 Election
Recent years have seen a big increase in migrants crossing the U.S. border. But that’s not the most significant change. It’s that many are coming from new countries and with more legal ways to be here. All this is shaping the 2024 election.
Who’s Mailing the Catholic Tribune? It’s Not the Church, It’s Partisan Media.
ProPublica has traced these mass-mailed newspapers to a “pink slime” network known for misinformation and its financial ties to right-wing super PACs and billionaires.
Trump Media Whistleblower Blasts Company for Outsourcing Jobs Abroad as Betrayal of “America First”
An internal Truth Social complaint reviewed by ProPublica calls for the firing of CEO Devin Nunes, alleging he has pursued an “America Last” hiring policy, “consistently lied” and made the company vulnerable to action by regulators.
The Ghosts of John Tanton
Climate change and anti-immigrant hate are colliding, foretelling a volatile future.
FEMA Told Victims of New Mexico’s Largest Wildfire It Can’t Pay for Emotional Harm. A Judge Will Likely Rule It Must.
Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire victims sued the agency because it will compensate them only for losses that come with a price tag. Victims say the law allows them to be paid for the stress of fleeing the blaze and the toll of losing their possessions.
Local Reporting Network
JD Vance Campaign Event With Christian Right Leaders May Have Violated Tax and Election Laws, Experts Say
Ziklag and the Courage Tour, the far-right groups that hosted the Republican vice-presidential nominee, are charities that can’t legally intervene in political campaigns.
Opponents of Missouri Abortion Rights Amendment Turn to Anti-Trans Messaging and Misinformation
Facing poll numbers showing support for a proposed amendment that would ensure reproductive rights in the state, abortion opponents have poured more than $1 million into a last-minute campaign to undermine support leading up to the election.
Charleston Unveils Historical Marker at the Site of Firm That Held the Largest Known U.S. Slave Trade
As a graduate student at the College of Charleston, Lauren Davila found an ad for the auction of 600 enslaved people. A ProPublica story last year revealed her discovery and unearthed the identity of the family responsible for the sale.
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