Drilling for Certainty: What We Can Learn From the Latest in Fracking Health Studies
ProPublica surveys some recent research on potential health implications of hydro fracking.
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Journalism Internship Coordinator Says Paid Positions Have Dropped by Nearly Half
As part of an ongoing investigation into the role colleges and universities play in the intern economy, ProPublica spoke with an internship coordinator to learn more about the process of developing a program.
Hydrogen Fuel Is Set to Take Off, but Is It Safe?
In California, hydrogen-fueled cars are gaining in popularity. Will their safety issues garner greater scrutiny?
The Dark Money Man: How Sean Noble Moved the Kochs’ Cash Into Politics and Made Millions
Sean Noble was a former congressional aide just starting as a political consultant when he was recruited to help run the Kochtopus—Charles and David Koch’s multi-layered political network.
When a University Hospital Backs a Surgical Robot, Controversy Ensues
The former head of a prestigious Boston hospital found it unsettling that the surgical staff of an Illinois university medical center endorsed the medical device in an ad in the New York Times magazine. After he started asking questions, the hospital asked that the ad be suspended.
The PTSD Crisis That’s Being Ignored: Americans Wounded in Their Own Neighborhoods
Americans in violent neighborhoods are developing PTSD at rates similar to combat veterans. Why aren’t hospitals screening them? It costs money.
Epic Fail: Where 4 State Health Exchanges Went Wrong
Oregon, Minnesota, Maryland, and Massachusetts are still struggling to get back on track after a disastrous launch that makes HealthCare.gov look successful by comparison.
As the Media Gets Bored With Obamacare, Is the Public Finally Starting to Get on Board?
The president of the Commonwealth Fund says the implementation of the act is going pretty well, all things considered. He said it will be a success if five million people enroll in private exchanges by March 31. The 2016 election will be the “ultimate and probably final judgment on the law,” he says.
Can’t Get Through to Your Health Insurer? Vent on Twitter
Consumers sometimes find that complaints on social media get a faster response than calls or emails.
FAQ: Why Is the NSA So Interested in ‘Angry Birds’ and Other Leaky Smartphone Apps?
Answers to some of your questions about how the NSA and its British counterpart have been scouring smartphone apps.