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This month in investigative journalism
Posted: April 2, 2018 | Tags: journalism
The Investigative Reporting Workshop is proud of all the work our fellow nonprofit newsrooms across the country are accomplishing. Here are a few samples of their latest work.
Texas Tribune
- A March 26 article from the Texas Tribune tracked suspensions in the state’s school system, some for students as young as 4 years old. The investigation found the suspensions were disproportionately affecting students who are racial minorities.
Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR)
- A March 26 article from the CIR found multiple states are putting voter information at risk by using an ineffective system to uncover voter fraud.
ProPublica
- A March 28 article described the chief investigative counsel for the Senate judiciary committee in the Russia case and his background in anti-Muslim blogging.
- A March 27 article discussed how an additional Census question about citizenship could decrease responses from undocumented immigrants.
Center for Public Integrity
- A March 29 article examined whether the payment to Stormy Daniels counts as an illegal contribution to President Trump’s campaign.
- A March 26 article focused on slow-moving EPA legislation designed to ban a dangerous paint-stripper from public use.
- A March 6 article charted how many women hold elected office across all 50 states.
New England Center for Investigative Reporting
- A March 20 article detailed the increasing number of suicides in Massachusetts prisons.
Philippine Center for Investigative Reporting
- A Jan. 11 article described corruption in public highway projects.
Kudos to our fellow nonprofit newsrooms and their excellent reporting. Please check out our website for more cutting-edge investigative reporting, including our March 8 article about the recent discussion about arming teachers.
