For many Black women, ignored concerns during pregnancy is a familiar story
While many pregnant people say their doctors and nurses do not listen to them and their concerns are often dismissed, pregnant Black people face an even higher burden.
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Republicans turn against League of Women Voters
The league, long known for focusing on voter registration and other fundamentals, has been more visible in advocating for racial equity and fairness in recent years, particularly after George Floyd’s murder.
This land was promised for housing. Instead it’s going to a pro soccer team owned by a billionaire.
More than 30,000 people wait for homes from the Chicago Housing Authority. Meanwhile, a site that’s gone undeveloped for two decades is set to become a Chicago Fire practice facility.
I’m a journalist. Apparently, I’m also one of America’s ‘Top Doctors.’
I smiled like a proud parent when my faux cherry wood and gold “Top Doctor” plaque arrived in the ProPublica newsroom.
New York City’s pre-K program adds 12,000 kids; only 195 come from poorest ZIP codes
Students in the lowest 20 percent of ZIP codes are still the most represented across the program, but growth among this group has lagged.
Higher ed lobby quietly joins for-profit schools to roll back tighter rules
By throwing in with the for-profits, traditional schools might be able to capitalize on Republican control of Congress to limit the government’s reach into their own campuses.
Inside the police failure to stop former Viking Darren Sharper’s rape spree
In March, the former Vikings, Packers and Saints player agreed to plead guilty or no contest to raping or attempting to rape nine women in four states.
Private donors, including Target and IBM, supply spy gear to cops
There’s little public scrutiny when private donors pay to give police controversial technology and weapons.
Meet the groups fighting against limits on restraining school kids
While few would dispute that school staffers should physically restrain children rarely and should tell parents when they can’t avoid doing so, turning this proposition into law has proven difficult.
Temporary work, lasting harm
One of the fastest-growing and more dangerous segments of the U.S. labor market is blue-collar temp work.
New study finds high levels of arsenic in groundwater near fracking sites
While the findings are far from conclusive, the study provides further evidence tying fracking to arsenic contamination.
Does the NSA tap that? What we still don’t know about its Internet surveillance
Like other aspects of NSA surveillance, virtually everything about this kind of NSA surveillance is highly secret and we’re left with far from a full picture.
The Expendables: How the temps who power corporate giants are getting crushed
Ramsey County in Minnesota is among counties nationwide with high concentrations of temporary-help service workers.
Just what do data brokers know about you?
They start with the basics, like names, addresses and contact information, and add on demographics. But that’s just the beginning.
In Minnesota, Democratic grandmas gather data about their neighbors
From what you tell the canvasser who knocks on your door to what you write in a letter to the editor, your political opinions are being recorded in party databases.
Mystery after the health care ruling: Which states will refuse Medicaid expansion?
Republican leaders of some states already are saying they are inclined to say thanks, but no thanks.
North Dakota’s oil boom brings damage along with prosperity
Booming oil production has brought a flood of toxic waste to North Dakota.
Redistricting battle: Powerful players clash — with citizens on sidelines
The unfolding legal fight in the state highlights how difficult it is for anyone outside of political professionals to have an impact in redistricting.
Big Pharma spends $10 million in Minnesota
Disclosed payments from pharmaceutical companies to Minnesota Health Care Practitioners totaled over $10 million from 2009 to 2011. Here is a listing of all disclosed payments in Minnesota.
Minnesota group among the many ‘hidden hands’ trying to influence states’ redistricting efforts
The group describes itself as independent but has leadership in common with the Freedom Foundation of Minnesota, with ties to the Koch brothers. The foundation’s head, Annette Meeks, says she has “no involvement” with the group.
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