What We Uncovered About the Sexual Assault of Alice Sebold and a City’s Buried Rape Crisis

ProPublica spent years investigating the attack on the bestselling author and the wrongly convicted man who lost decades of his life. Here’s what we learned about the failures in the justice system — and the consequences still being felt today.

Trump Administration Launches Crackdown on Teacher Sexual Misconduct Following KQED-ProPublica Investigation

The U. S. education secretary cited our finding that California has not revoked the credentials of at least 67 educators who school districts determined had sexually harassed students or committed other types of sexual misconduct.

Why We Demand Perfect Machines Yet Tolerate Human Carnage

The illusion that we are all somehow above-average drivers is quietly slowing the adoption of autonomous vehicles that could save tens of thousands of lives each year.

Trump’s Intel Pick Played Key Role in NYT Subpoenas — But Some Democrats Still On the Fence

Trump’s nominee for director of national intelligence is still seen by some Democrats as a safer alternative to Trump loyalist Bill Pulte.

ICE Orders Halt Vehicle Stops After Deadly Shootings by Federal Agents

Five ICE officials said orders came down to stop vehicle stops, a go-to tactic that had helped lead to a spike in immigration detentions.

The US may be hitting a tipping point for heat pumps

In the first quarter of this year, heat pump sales beat fossil fuel furnaces by 32 percent. Here's what makes the appliance so powerful.

How ICE Arrests Went Quiet — and Got Even More Deadly

After ICE killed two immigrants in one week, Democrats need to commit to abolishing the deportation regime.

Nathaniel Rich Answers the Orion Questionnaire

In which we get to know our favorite writers better by exploring the sacred and mundane.