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A federal monitor found the NYPD's Community Response Team unjustly stopping mostly Black and Hispanic men. Calls for disbanding the unit grow stronger. #NYPD #PoliceReform #CommunityResponseTeam #SocialJustice #CivilRights #EricAdams

The American Trends Panel surveyed 3,959 LGBTQ adults to gather insights on their experiences. Discover our methodology for inclusive data collection. #LGBTQ #PewResearch #SurveyMethodology #DataInsights #AmericanTrends #InclusiveResearch

Breaking promises to Native tribes has severe implications for salmon recovery in the Columbia River, jeopardizing ecosystems and livelihoods. #Salmon #TribalRights #ColumbiaRiver #EnvironmentalJustice #Biden #TrumpPolicies

ProPublica welcomes Adriana Pera as engagement coordinator to enhance tip security and connect community voices with our reporters. #Journalism #CommunityEngagement #ProPublica #NewsTips #CivicEngagement

ProPublica invites newsrooms to apply for its Local Reporting Network, funding accountability journalism projects. Deadline: July 21! #LocalJournalism #ProPublica #Accountability #Journalism #50StateInitiative

A former Chicago officer pleaded guilty to felony sexual misconduct charges against female colleagues, highlighting systemic issues in police investigations. #ChicagoPolice #SexualMisconduct #Justice #Accountability #ProPublica

Maricopa County's death penalty cases reveal high pursuit rates but low sentencing outcomes, raising questions about justice and transparency. #DeathPenalty #JusticeSystem #MaricopaCounty #Transparency #CriminalJustice

Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that sheds light on global issues, attitudes, and trends without taking policy positions. #PewResearch #DataDriven #PublicOpinion #SocialScience #ResearchMatters #Nonpartisan

For decades, Richard L. Bean led the juvenile detention center, shielded by friends in power. Recent scandals prompted his resignation amid ongoing concerns. #JuvenileJustice #Tennessee #InvestigativeJournalism #ProPublica #Corruption

Texas lawmakers cut funding for ineffective child ID kits after investigations revealed no evidence they help find missing children. #Texas #ChildSafety #Legislation #ProPublica #Awareness

Texas lawmakers struggle with E-Verify, facing a clash between immigration enforcement and the state's labor needs. Will they take action? #TexasPolitics #EVerify #Immigration #Labor #PolicyChange

Thomas Fugate, a 22-year-old with little experience, now leads DHS’s terrorism prevention. Critics call this a reckless move amid rising violence. #NationalSecurity #Terrorism #DHS #Counterterrorism #PoliticalAppointments #PublicSafety

The proposed budget cuts could devastate tribal colleges, slashing funding by nearly 90%. This threatens education for Indigenous communities. #TribalColleges #Education #IndigenousRights #FundingCuts #NativeAmerican #HigherEducation

Richard L. Bean, 84, steps down as superintendent amid scrutiny over detention practices. Calls for reform intensify. #JuvenileJustice #Tennessee #DetentionCenter #Leadership #WPLN #ProPublica

Pew Research Center provides data-driven insights on global issues and trends. It remains nonpartisan to inform the public without taking policy stances. #DataDriven #Research #PewResearch #PublicOpinion #Nonpartisan

The Connecticut Senate has passed crucial reforms to towing policies aimed at protecting drivers from predatory practices. #Connecticut #TowingReform #Bipartisan #DriverRights #Accountability

Three senators urge an investigation into possible ethics violations by DOGE aides overseeing layoffs while holding prohibited stocks. #Ethics #Transparency #Government #Investigation #ConflictOfInterest #ProPublica

Illinois legislators passed a law to stop police ticketing students for minor misbehavior, aiming for fairer discipline in schools. #Education #CivilRights #Illinois #StudentSupport #PoliceReform

Tennessee schools struggle with inconsistent threat assessments, often leading to excessive expulsions without sufficient investigation. #SchoolSafety #Education #MentalHealth #ThreatAssessment #Tennessee #ProPublica

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In Phoenix, police faced scrutiny for excessive force and violations against the homeless, but DOJ has now retracted findings, raising concerns. #HomelessRights #PoliceBrutality #Justice #ACLU #PhoenixPolice #PublicSafety

Government officials sold stocks before Trump's tariffs, raising concerns of impropriety. Should tighter regulations be enforced? #InsiderTrading #Politics #Finance #Ethics #Transparency

Hurricane Helene caused unprecedented inland deaths in North Carolina, highlighting gaps in evacuation orders and emergency preparedness. #HurricaneHelene #EmergencyManagement #PublicSafety #NorthCarolina #Flooding

A teacher at Garrison School was charged after dragging a 6-year-old autistic boy down the hallway. Parents demand change after previous abuses. #Education #DisabilityRights #GarrisonSchool #ChildSafety #ProPublica

Two days before Trump's tariff announcement, Transportation Secretary Duffy sold stock in dozens of companies. Ethical concerns arise. #InsiderTrading #Ethics #Trump #Stocks #Politics #ProPublica

Cattail Creek Thursday Night “This Shits Crazy” In their last phone call before bed, Janicke Glynn tries to reassure her husband. He is away visiting a sick relative, and a Weather Channel forecast of Hurricane Helene’s imminent collision with the North Carolina mountains is leaving him uneasy. The storm, more […]

We are excited to announce the journalists selected for the 2025 ProPublica Investigative Editor Training Program! #Journalism #InvestigativeReporting #ProPublica #Editors #2025Cohort