January 2017 Archive
ProPublica Is Hiring a Product Developer
Every day will be a chance to make a difference in an environment where smart engineering and thoughtful design are integral to the mission.
ProPublica Is Hiring a Director of Online Fundraising and Outreach
ProPublica is seeking a director of online fundraising and outreach to create and implement a strategic online fundraising plan.
Why Trump’s Meetings With CEOs Seeking Mergers Trouble Observers
The president has flouted decades-old norms of antitrust by directly speaking with the executives of companies seeking to merge.
States Move to Intervene in Federal Case on For-profit College Watchdog
Attorneys general file motion to intervene in education case, signaling a larger effort by states to protect Obama-era policies.
New Bill in Illinois Would Increase Temp Worker Protections
Even as the economy has improved, workers nationwide struggle to find traditional, full-time jobs. Illinois’ would increase safety protections for temp workers and track how many moved into permanent jobs.
In Nebraska, New Bill Proposes Protections Against Rampant Debt Collection
Bill seeks to block collectors from cleaning out debtors’ bank accounts over medical debts of a few hundred dollars.
Teens Report Onslaught of Bullying During Divisive Election
In a survey of 50,000 teens, some 70 percent reported abusive behavior across months of a notably angry presidential campaign.
ProPublica’s on IFTTT
We’re relaunching a service that lets you make notifications when some key real-world things happen in Washington.
Trump Administration Imposes Freeze On EPA Grants and Contracts
The Trump administration has imposed a freeze on grants and contracts by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Supreme Court Puts Off Taking Up Texas Voter ID Case
The high court lets stand the findings of lower courts that the strict Texas ID measure discriminated against minorities.
Massachusetts Top Court Orders Prosecutors to Remedy Thousands of Tainted Drug Convictions
Thousands of potential victims. Years of delay. Now, action in cases involving a corrupt crime lab chemist.
Here’s Another Way Wells Fargo Took Advantage Of Customers
Four former employees say that Wells Fargo made clients in its Los Angeles region pay for missing deadlines to lock in interest rates on loans, even though the delays were the bank’s fault.
With Trump in Office, Feds May Alter Course in Texas Voter ID Case
DOJ lawyers look to adjourn a hearing next week, and some expect them to wind up abandoning their argument that the Texas voter ID law discriminates against minorities.
Help Us Track Winds of Change as Trump Confronts Climate Issues
If you see something, say something. ProPublica is eager to get tips on shifts in available government information related to climate change.
Trump Promised to Resign From His Companies — But There’s No Record He’s Done So
To transfer control of his companies, the president has to submit filings in Florida, Delaware and New York. We spoke to officials in each of those states.
This Is What ProPublica Is Now Covering
As President Trump takes office, we’re sharing what many of our reporters are digging into.
Trump Hits Populist Note in Inaugural Address
As promised, President Trump kept it short, and largely avoided lofty language.
For Trump’s Rich Appointees, Death May Be Certain But Taxes Aren’t
If Republicans succeed in repealing the estate tax, Rex Tillerson, Gary Cohn, Wilbur Ross, Jared Kushner, Steve Mnuchin, Betsy DeVos and their heirs may be able to defer capital gains taxes forever.
