Christie Thompson was an intern at ProPublica. She studied journalism at Northwestern University, and has written for The Nation, The Chicago Reporter and TheAtlantic.com.
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Share Your Six Words on Race and Education in America
Sixty years after the Supreme Court declared an end to “separate but equal” education, many Southern school districts have moved back in time, isolating poor black and Latino students in segregated schools. ProPublica investigates Tuscaloosa’s city schools, which are among the most rapidly resegregating in the country.
Roe V. Wade and Some of the Best Reporting on Abortion
Four decades after Roe v. Wade, a range of #MuckReads, #Longreads and explainers on abortion.
Top MuckReads of 2013: NSA Surveillance, Temp Worker Dangers and Civil Forfeiture
From NSA surveillance to a football star's fake girlfriend, we look back at some of the great MuckReads of 2013.
Federal Flood Maps Left New York Unprepared for Sandy — and FEMA Knew It
The agency ignored state and city officials' appeals to update the maps with better data until it was too late.
How Bureaucrats Stand in the Way of Releasing Elderly and Ill Prisoners
The Department of Justice has expanded eligibility for compassionate release. But whether that means more inmates are let out early depends on the “compassion” of prison officials.
50 Years After the Community Mental Health Act, the Best Reporting on Mental Health Care Today
How far have we come? Journalists take a hard look at our nation’s system of caring for the mentally ill.
Looking Back: Important Coverage of Sandy and its Aftermath
One year after Hurricane Sandy, we've collected the best reporting on the storm.
New York Councilmember, De Blasio Back Closing Harassment Loophole for Unpaid Interns
A judge’s dismissal of sexual harassment case has prompted one New York councilmember to push for unpaid interns to be protected under city’s Human Rights Law.
Key Reads on Gender and Sexuality Discrimination
A roundup of important stories on the fight for sexuality and gender equality in the workplace.
Five Consumer Resources From Our Acetaminophen Investigation
Each year, acetaminophen overdose sends as many as 78,000 Americans to the emergency room. We’ve created five consumer resources to help you become more aware of the inherit risks of the pain reliever “hospitals use most.”
March on Washington Anniversary: Great Reads on Racial Justice
It's been 50 years since the historic March on Washington. Here's some of the best reporting on the ongoing fight for civil rights.
The Best Reporting on Mental Illness in Prisons
More than half of U.S. inmates suffer from a mental health problem. Here’s some of the best deep-dive reporting on the issue.
New York Promised Help for Mentally Ill Inmates – But Still Sticks Many in Solitary
In New York, inmates diagnosed with “serious” disorders should be protected from solitary confinement. But since that policy began, the number of inmates diagnosed with such disorders has dropped.
How Unpaid Interns Aren’t Protected Against Sexual Harassment
It’s not just about a paycheck. Federal laws protecting workers against discrimination and sexual harassment often don’t apply to unpaid interns.
California Hunger Strike Raises Issue of Force-Feeding on U.S. Soil
Guantanamo Bay isn’t the only place the U.S. has force-fed prisoners.
