January 2012 Archive
Underwater Homeowners May Swim Freely
Pundits argue that when homeowners owe more on their house than it's worth, they find it hard to move to find jobs. One economist challenges the very foundation of their claim.
Will the Supreme Court Strike Down Part of the Voting Rights Act?
The court's ruling on a Texas redistricting case could transform the nation's approach to minority voting rights -- and determine which party controls Congress.
Pardons and Presidents – A Washington Post Editorial
Late last year, ProPublica and the Washington Post published a series of stories that exposed racial disparities in the awarding of presidential pardons. This past Sunday, the Washington Post's editorial page urged President Obama to reform the pardons process.
Announcing the ProPublica News Apps Fellowship
The ProPublica News Apps desk is looking for a smart, technically-savvy journalist to join our team for a pilot project we’re calling a News Applications Fellowship.
Our Guide to the Best Coverage on Jon Huntsman and His Record
Jon Huntsman's divergence on some core Republican issues has given him the labels of "moderate" and "second-tier." But the former ambassador to China has also earned conservative praise when it comes to guns and taxes.
A Far Cry From 'CSI'
The fate of Shirley Ree Smith, convicted of shaking to death her 7-week-old grandson, is in the hands of California's governor. Child deaths can pose special problems for forensic pathologists. Unfortunately, many forensic pathologists aren't prepared to deal with the complexity of such cases.
Top MuckReads: Tasers, Drone Attacks, and Hospice Gone Awry
Our rundown of this week’s best investigative or accountability journalism.
New Technologies in the Works to Detect Brain Injuries
Handheld devices and blood tests that could give medical personnel quick, reliable ways to test for concussions in the field are advancing, but remain a few years away.
Speeding Up Security: The TSA Wants to Screen Before They Scan
PreCheck, a TSA initiative, offers travelers expedited security screening if they allow the agency to track their flying habits and to collect other personal information.
Our Guide to the Best Coverage on Rick Santorum and His Record
The best reading on former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum to help you cut through the horse-race coverage and get oriented.
Drug Companies Reduce Payments to Doctors as Scrutiny Mounts
Continued reporting on the influence of pharmaceutical money on medicine spurred tighter rules at medical schools across the nation.
