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Hear Two UnitedHealthcare Representatives Discuss Someone’s Health Insurance Case

UnitedHealthcare tried to deny Chris McNaughton health coverage. He fought back, filed a lawsuit and exposed the insurance company’s inner workings. None of the UnitedHealthcare representatives heard in this video responded to our requests for comment. Shortly after we published our story, United settled Chris’ lawsuit. The terms are confidential. Read our full investigation:…

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Who’s Trying to Influence Local Elections

This donors-only virtual program provides a closer look at how our reporting is exploring threats to democracy in three communities around the country. During this session, our reporters examine how a small group of individuals can have a major influence on election results. Join us for an inside look into: – A ProPublica-Texas Tribune report on what appeared to be recent violations of IRS rules…

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Could Claims of Parental Alienation Cause Her to Lose Custody of Her Son?

In April 2022, Christine was at a crossroads: Would a family court take away her then-8-year-old-son? Christine had had primary custody since she and her ex-husband, Bruce, separated when the child was an infant. She said she saw signs of harm when the boy returned from visiting his father, and the child had reported abuse to multiple adults. But Bruce said those reports were evidence of parental…

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She Faced a Life-Threatening Pregnancy Under Tennessee’s Abortion Ban

This is what it looks like to have a life-threatening pregnancy in a state with an abortion ban. ⚠️ Note: This story describes serious complications in pregnancies and births. Mayron Hollis was not even 10 weeks pregnant when her OB-GYN knew something was wrong. She had an ectopic pregnancy implanted in scar tissue from a previous cesarean section. If she continued the pregnancy, she was in…

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How Culture Wars Have Derailed School Board Meetings Across the Country

In a recent investigative series, ProPublica reporter Nicole Carr examines the upheaval at school board meetings across the country. At least 59 people were arrested or charged over an 18-month period ending in late 2022 as a result of disputes arising at the meetings. The blowups reflect the pervasive challenges that school districts and police departments face in figuring out how to handle…

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The Ugly Truth Behind “We Buy Ugly Houses”

Our investigation found HomeVestors of America franchises used deception and targeted the elderly, the sick and people so close to poverty that they feared homelessness would be a consequence of selling. Read the full investigation: https://propub.li/homevestors-yt If you’ve had experience with a company or buyer promising fast cash for your home, our reporting team wants to hear your story. You…

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Event: A Roundup of Our Most Recent Investigations

Impact has been at the heart of ProPublica’s mission since we began publishing nearly 15 years ago. Our reporters dig deep into corruption and breaches of the public trust, knowing that a sustained spotlight on injustice has the power to spark real-world change. In this free, virtual event, we’re inviting you to hear directly from ProPublica reporters about how some of our recent investigations…

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Investigating the Company Behind “We Buy Ugly Houses”

HomeVestors of America prides itself on assisting distressed homeowners out of “Ugly Situations.” But a recent ProPublica investigation revealed that the company teaches franchisees to pounce on signs of distress. Our reporting also found that some of its franchisees targeted the elderly, infirm and impoverished, and that they used deceptive tactics in pursuit of deals. At this event, our…

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Event: Samuel Alito’s Luxury Trip With a GOP Donor

This week, our reporting revealed that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito took a luxury fishing trip to Alaska with billionaire Paul Singer, whose hedge fund regularly has cases come before the court. Alito did not disclose the trip or recuse himself. By failing to disclose the private jet flight Singer provided, Alito appears to have violated a federal law requiring justices to disclose most…

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Studying Bats to Prevent Pandemics

The next pandemic is just a forest clearing away. We’re not doing enough to prevent viruses from spilling over from wildlife to humans. Here’s what wildlife ecologist Peggy Eby learned from tracking bats in Australia for decades: https://propub.li/45q7XVh

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This Scientist Tracked Bats for Decades and Solved a Mystery About a Deadly Disease

Ecologist Peggy Eby’s discovery after decades of studying bats in Australia underscores the time and shoe-leather research needed to prevent future pandemics. Sign up for ProPublica’s weekly newsletter: http://propub.li/2oyN8DY Follow ProPublica on Twitter: http://propub.li/1fFfkwy Follow ProPublica on Facebook: http://propub.ca/1EIvjjF

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AUDIO: Investigator: “Political Implications” Mean Alaska Won’t Take Many LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Cases

In January, a former library worker tried to file a civil rights complaint against Judy Eledge, a top library employee appointed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy. In a conversation that the library worker recorded and shared with the Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica, an investigator with the Alaska State Commission for Human Rights said that the office had been instructed not to get involved in most…

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Clarence Thomas' Secret Life of Luxury

For over 20 years, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has accepted luxury trips virtually every year from billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow without disclosing them, breaking long-standing norms for judges’ conduct. Thomas’ trips with Crow ranged from island-hopping through Indonesia on a superyacht to an annual summer stay at a private Adirondack resort. The extent and frequency of…

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Medically Necessary

Health insurers have wide discretion in crafting what their policies cover, and they often deny claims for services they deem not “medically necessary.” An investigation by ProPublica and Capitol Forum revealed that Cigna, one of the largest health insurers in the country (and ProPublica’s insurance provider), built a system that allows its doctors to swiftly reject a claim on medical grounds…

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Post-Roe: Today’s Abortion Landscape

Join ProPublica for a wide-ranging discussion about our abortion rights coverage. Speakers include: Ziva Branstetter, ProPublica senior editor Jennifer Gollan, ProPublica freelance reporter Mary Ziegler, author and professor of law at the University of California Nikki B. Zite, obstetrician gynecologist, professor and vice chair of education and advocacy at The University of Tennessee Medical…

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Once a way of life on the Mississippi Coast, the oyster industry is now in crisis

Jennifer Jenkins, manager of Crystal Seas Seafood in Pass Christian, Mississippi, talks about how Hurricane Katrina, the BP oil spill and other disasters have decimated the oyster industry on the Gulf Coast. Sign up for ProPublica’s weekly newsletter: http://propub.li/2oyN8DY Follow ProPublica on Twitter: http://propub.li/1fFfkwy Follow ProPublica on Facebook: http://propub.ca/1EIvjjF

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Post-Roe: Today’s Abortion Landscape

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