Rauner Quickly Hires New Lead Political Operative as Staff Shuffle Continues
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How to Vote in Person or by Mail
Keep up with the latest changes to the voting process in your state for the 2022 elections, and make a plan if you want to cast your ballot early — either in person or by mail.
The Billionaires Tax Isn't New
Taxing billionaires on their wealth may sound novel, but the ideas behind it are already frequently used in the tax code.
The Government Donald Trump Left Behind
Trump ultimately fell short on many of his signature promises, but his administration's successes in cutting taxes, rolling back regulations and reshaping the judiciary will cast a long shadow.
The Radicalization of Kevin Greeson
How one man went from attending President Barack Obama's inauguration to dying in the mob protesting Donald Trump's election loss during the Capitol insurrection.
El mito del voto latino y lo que los medios pueden aprender del 2020
Esta contienda electoral nuevamente mostró la necesidad de diversificar las redacciones. La reportera de ProPublica y el Texas Tribune, Perla Trevizo, explica por qué los medios deben de poner atención a las diversas comunidades dÃa tras dÃa, no solo antes de las elecciones.
ProPublica's Electionland: The State of Election Day 2020
In a historic election shaped by a pandemic, mail-in voting and misinformation, election officials are scrambling to adapt. Here's what ProPublica's national reporters are seeing across the country. This post will be updated throughout the day.
La importancia del caso Bush vs. Gore en la elección de 2020
La decisión de la Corte Suprema que otorgó la elección de 2000 a George W. Bush no se considera en general un precedente, pero desde entonces ha sido citada en cientos de casos federales y estatales. Y también podrÃa influir en las elecciones de este año.
Why Bush v. Gore Still Matters in 2020
The Supreme Court decision that handed the 2000 election to George W. Bush is widely believed not to be a precedent, yet it's been cited in hundreds of federal and state cases since. It could play a role in this year's election, too.
How to "Follow the Money" in an Election
You don't have to be a journalist or investigator to see who is funding who when it comes to U.S. politics, especially during an election year. Here are some ways to see what's at play in the national and local races that matter to you.
Cómo seguir la pista del dinero en una elección
No hay que ser periodista o investigador para averiguar quién financia a quién cuando se trata de la polÃtica estadounidense, especialmente durante un año electoral. Conozca algunas maneras de ver lo que está en juego en las elecciones nacionales y locales que le interesan.
How to Follow a Local Political Race
While the presidential race has a tendency to hog the spotlight, there's plenty more at stake every election year. Here's help with understanding local races, and how to learn more about the candidates on your local ballot.
Cómo seguir una contienda polÃtica local
Aunque la elección presidencial tiende a acaparar la atención, hay mucho más en juego cada año electoral. Aquà le ayudamos a entender las contiendas locales, y cómo saber más acerca de los candidatos en su boleta local.
Cómo detectar (y combatir) la desinformación electoral
La información errónea o desinformación, especialmente en internet, siguen jugando un papel muy importante en las elecciones de 2020. Conozca más acerca de los tipos de información falsa que es probable que encuentre este año y cómo puede ayudar a combatirla.
How to Spot (and Fight) Election Misinformation
Misinformation and disinformation, especially online, continue to play a huge role in the 2020 election. Learn more about the types of false information you're likely to come across this year — and how you can help fight it.
A Guide to In-Person Voting vs. Mail-In Voting
In 2020, every state's voting process has changed in response to the coronavirus. Regardless of whether you plan to vote in person or by mail, there are many things to consider. Here are some of the most important.
Cómo votar durante una pandemia
Desde el coronavirus hasta la votación por correo, la elección de 2020 se perfila como aún más confusa que las anteriores, lo cual no es poca cosa. A continuación, explicamos qué rayos está pasando este año y lo que puede hacer para participar en nuestra democracia.
How to Vote During a Pandemic
From coronavirus to vote-by-mail, the 2020 election is shaping up to be even more confusing than most, which is saying something. Here's how to figure out what the heck is going on this year and what you can do to participate in our democracy.
Inside the Fall of the CDC
How the world's greatest public health organization was brought to its knees by a virus, the president and the capitulation of its own leaders, causing damage that could last much longer than the coronavirus.
Your Guide to Voting in Illinois
Everything you need to know about local election deadlines, what the pandemic has changed and casting your ballot so it counts.
Rick Perry's Ukrainian Dream
When the then-energy secretary accidentally helped lead the president into impeachment, he was simultaneously trying to help his friends cash in on a big gas deal.
What the Post Office Needs to Survive a Pandemic Election
Fueled by the president's unfounded claims about rampant voter fraud, and reports of equipment being removed, the plight of the United States Postal Service has captured America's attention. Will it collapse? Here's what you need to know.
Bill Barr Has Done This Before
As the Trump administration publicizes its latest show of federal force in Chicago, advocates say there are better ways to prevent violence.
Why Do People Want to See Donald Trump's Tax Returns?
Trump has broken a long tradition of presidents sharing their tax histories. Two Supreme Court cases are looking at whether House committees and a New York grand jury can subpoena financial institutions for Trump's personal and business tax filings.
Has the IRS Hit Bottom?
Every year, the IRS annual report is an opportunity to measure how effectively the U.S. government has sabotaged its own ability to enforce its tax laws. This year's report signals historic lows for U.S. tax enforcement.
The Benefits of Being Joe Biden's Brother
Jim Biden has been at his brother's side at nearly every critical junction in Joe's life. He's also repeatedly tapped into Joe's political network for help with his finances, and used Joe's fame to promote his business ventures.
Trump Town
Tracking White House staffers, Cabinet members and political appointees across the government
Follow the 2020 Money Trail
Presidential candidates must file their campaign finances quarterly and their next deadline is July 15. Keep track of the money they're raising and spending using ProPublica's interactive database, FEC Itemizer.
The Curious Case of a Kentucky Cybersecurity Contract
When Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes hired a firm called CyberScout to address the state's election security, she was putting her faith in a company that had never tackled such a challenge and had drawn opposition from her staff. They questioned both the hiring process — and the results.
A Power Grab in Kentucky Sparks a Revolt
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes expanded her sway over Kentucky's election process with audacity, a willingness to fight — and a board that didn't appear to be paying close attention. But the conflict isn't over.
A Onetime Rising Democratic Star Faces Questions About Voter Privacy
Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, who attained national prominence for a failed Senate run against Mitch McConnell, is taking heat because her staff has routinely examined the voting records of state employees, job applicants and even potential political rivals.
How to Get Your Lawmakers to Listen
In our final installment of the User's Guide to Democracy, we asked a live panel of congressional experts to help you stay engaged in politics after the midterms have ended.
Capitol Words
Members of Congress have plenty to say. We're here to keep track.
Pump and Trump
Donald Trump claims he only licensed his name for real estate projects developed by others. But an investigation of a dozen Trump deals shows deep family involvement in projects that often involved deceptive practices.
Election Experts: We Need You
If you're an expert in election administration or election law, and you're interested in helping us cover voting during the 2018 midterms, here's how.
New in Trump Town: Staffer Resumes
After discovering that the resumes of political appointees include information not revealed on their financial disclosure forms, Property of the People used data from Trump Town and Freedom of Information Act requests to obtain as many staff resumes as possible.
The Election DataBot: Now Even Easier
We'll show you what's really new, what's important, where races are heating up, where the money is flowing and what news is happening. And those are just our first steps.
Shedding Some Light on Dark Money Political Donors
Political nonprofits don't have to disclose the names of their donors. But thanks to a good-government group, you can now find out about nearly $763 million in donations to these "dark money" organizations.
Our Rebuttal to Kris Kobach's Critique
Press representatives for the Kansas gubernatorial candidate have disseminated charges that a ProPublica article about Kobach's campaigns for anti-immigration ordinances is inaccurate and biased. We respond.
How Mitch McConnell Made Donald Trump
The president owes both his election and his long-term impact to the Senate majority leader, who not only engineered the strategy that will let Trump make two Supreme Court appointments, but also created the circumstances that facilitated his rise.
How the Case for Voter Fraud Was Tested — and Utterly Failed
From a new Supreme Court ruling to a census question about citizenship, the campaign against illegal registration is thriving. But when the top proponent was challenged in a Kansas courtroom to prove that such fraud is rampant, the claims went up in smoke.
A Political Boss Goes Down
Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios, one of the last leaders of the old Democratic machine, loses the Democratic primary to a wealthy political newcomer.
How We Compiled Trump Town
We assembled an authoritative database of the people appointed to government positions by the Trump administration. Here's how we did it.
Reinventing Represent
We asked readers to help us reconceive and redesign an interactive database that tracks Congress. Here's how the process worked.
Trump's Dark Deregulation
Passing legislation and rolling back regulatory rules are hard. There are quieter, easier ways to cut down on governmental oversight. Here are five ways the Trump administration is doing so.
Is Anybody Home at HUD?
A long-harbored conservative dream — the "dismantling of the administrative state" — is taking place under Secretary Ben Carson.
Keep an Eye On Your State's Congressional Delegation
We've added new features to our Represent project, including full-text bill search, and a way to keep track of your state's entire congressional delegation on one page. We've also got news about the Congress API.
The Great Republican Crack-up
Dayton was once a bastion of the GOP establishment. The story of how the city changed helps explain the rise of Donald Trump.
Source: https://www.propublica.org/topics/politics
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