June 2012 Archive
JPMorgan's Connections to the House Finance Committee
As CEO Jamie Dimon testifies today, we lay out JPMorgan's ties to the committee — and just who is investigating the bank's big losses.
Interactive: How Obama Drone Death Claims Stack Up
Obama administration assertions about the number of civilians killed by U.S. drone strikes have varied widely. We charted every claim we could find.
Obama Administration’s Drone Death Figures Don’t Add Up
Administration officials often claim few or no civilian deaths from drone strikes in Pakistan, but are their own accounts consistent?
Why the Feds Are Suing Florida for Allegedly Purging Voters
Florida is trying to remove non-citizens from its voter rolls. Here is what’s happening—and why it’s so controversial.
Could The Supreme Court’s Health Care Ruling Kill Patient Safety Reforms?
In all the talk about the Supreme Court’s impending health care reform ruling, one question is often overlooked: What might happen to the many patient safety and quality of care provisions sprinkled through the Affordable Care Act?
The New ‘Dallas’: Sex, Scandal and U.S. Energy Policy!
There’s plenty of cheesy drama in the revamped soap. There’s also fracking and frank discussion about energy.
Grieving Father Struggles to Pay Dead Son's Student Loans
The father, a gardener who earns $21,000, co-signed for his son's loans. Now, he can’t even find out who holds them.
Charting the Cozy Connections between JP Morgan and the Senate Banking Committee
Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP Morgan Chase, testified today about the bank’s recent losses. He should be familiar with the committee. Lots of his employees worked for it.
Incoming Regulator Promises No More Coddling of Banks
In his first interview, new O.C.C. head John Curry shows he knows what's wrong with the agency. But can he fix it?
Media Companies Make Yet Another Push to Defang Transparency Rule
Broadcasters file a petition with the FCC to water down a new political ad disclosure rule.
Message Machine: Dinner at Sarah Jessica Parker’s House
Last Monday, the Obama campaign sent out an email about a dinner with the President at Sarah Jessica Parker's house this coming Thursday. We received 7 versions of it.
Introducing a New, Non-Evil Way to Share our Stories on Facebook
Let your friends know how smart you are. Share what you read on ProPublica on Facebook.
How Microsoft and Yahoo Are Selling Politicians Access to You
The personal information you gave Microsoft or Yahoo may be used to target you with online ads.
Five ‘Stand Your Ground’ Cases You Should Know About
Trayvon Martin is far from the only shooting in which the controversial law has been at issue.
Help ProPublica Celebrate its 4th Birthday!
This weekend marks four years since we began publishing, and we hope you'll take just a moment to mark the occasion.
