September 2016 Archive
SRSLY: This Should Superbug You
Your three-minute read on the best reporting you probably missed.
How Washington Blew Its Best Chance to Fix Immigration
Three years ago, the Republican-led House was close to reaching a compromise on immigration. This is the inside story of what went wrong.
Another Unrealistic Trump Policy Proposal: Homeschool Vouchers
Trump recently proposed billions in spending to allow the nation’s poorest students to leave public schools and enroll elsewhere, including by using homeschooling. Except the plan won’t work for the poorest students.
Trump’s Call for a Flood of Poll Watchers Could Disrupt Some Voting Places
In all but four states, private citizens can challenge someone’s right to cast a ballot on or before Election Day. In most places, the burden of proof then falls on the voter.
Oklahoma’s Top Court: Companies Can’t Set Own Rules for Injured Workers
A national campaign led by Walmart, Lowe’s and other big companies to let employers opt out of workers’ comp insurance was dealt a blow after the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled such plans unconstitutional.
Call in Congress for Family Court Reform
The briefing will explore the need to better protect victims of domestic violence in custody cases.
DNA Dragnet: In Some Cities, Police Go From Stop-and-Frisk to Stop-and-Spit
Police in Florida and other states are building up private DNA databases, in part by collecting voluntary samples from people not charged with — or even suspected of — any particular crime.
SRSLY: Homes for the Old Need to Learn New Tricks
Your three-minute read on the best reporting you probably missed.
Election DataBot
This new tool, updated every 15 minutes, collects huge amounts of election data and reports the most interesting details, in real time, about campaign finance filings, congressional votes, polls, forecasts, Google search trends, and more.
Seeing the Real Campaign With ProPublica’s Election DataBot
There are a thousand stories in every political campaign. Here’s how to find the ones you’re missing.
