Trying (and Failing) to Get Records From the ‘Most Transparent Administration’
A firsthand look at the incompetence and neglect behind President Obama's failure to make good on his FOIA promises.
Donations to the American Red Cross Plummet
The charity had its worst fundraising year since at least 2000.
The American Red Cross CEO Dodges Congressional Questions About Cuts
Congressman Bennie Thompson, who asked the charity for details about cuts to services, says he is "troubled" by the lack of answers.
That Time the Red Cross CEO Tried to Kill a Major Government Investigation
Despite public vows of transparency, CEO Gail McGovern lobbied a congressman to spike an inquiry by the Government Accountability Office.
The American Red Cross May Not Know How Millions Donated After the Earthquake in Haiti Were Spent
Confidential documents also raise questions about the accuracy of the Red Cross’ count of how many Haitians it helped, concluding the figures on one project were “fairly meaningless.”
Where’s the Transparency on Haiti?
“I still have a lot more questions for the Red Cross,” says Senator Charles Grassley.
How Did the American Red Cross Spend Half a Billion Dollars in Haiti?
The “disappointed” Judiciary Committee chairman, Senator Charles Grassley, wants a detailed breakdown of spending on projects, overhead, and other issues.
Did Sheldon Silver Betray New York Renters?
Prosecutors allege the state assembly speaker made changes to rent regulation on behalf of a developer.
The Red Cross’ Own Employees Doubt the Charity’s Ethics
Survey results obtained by ProPublica also show a crisis of trust in the charity’s senior leadership.
The Red Cross Says How It Spent Hurricane Sandy Donations Is a ‘Trade Secret’
The charity is fighting ProPublica's public records request for information on how it raised and spent money after the superstorm.