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Law
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

After the release of the Epstein files, why have there been so few arrests?

No new charges have been brought in the Epstein investigation despite the release of extensive documents and ongoing calls for accountability.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

After the release of the Epstein files, why have there been so few arrests?

No new charges have been brought in the Epstein investigation despite the release of extensive documents and ongoing calls for accountability.
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Is Mandated Reporting Racist? What Families Must Know

Low reporting standards and systemic racism lead to unjust CPS reports, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown families.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Nonprofit at the center of federal corruption probe still has a $94M city contract

BHRAGS Home Care Corp faces federal bribery and embezzlement charges while holding a $94 million city contract set to begin this summer.
fromInvestigative Post
2 days ago

Investigative Post event on reforming Buffalo and NY government.

John Kaehny has written and successfully lobbied for the passage of state and New York City laws related to government transparency and accountability, including the first open data law in the world in 2012.
NYC politics
SF politics
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Opinion: A DA shouldn't be using his office this way

Allegations against DA Jeff Rosen suggest unethical fundraising linked to prosecution of pro-Gaza protesters, raising concerns about political neutrality in law enforcement.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

On Thin Ice for a Long Time': Fox Justice Correspondent Details How Epstein Doomed Bondi

Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein files led to her ouster as Attorney General despite her close relationship with President Trump.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

An AI company set out to fix news deserts. Instead, it copied local journalists' work - Poynter

Nota is shutting down its local news sites due to multiple instances of plagiarism in its articles.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Ten years since Panama Papers: What did they reveal, did anything change?

The Panama Papers leak revealed extensive offshore financial networks used by the global elite, involving over 11.5 million documents from Mossack Fonseca.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Baltimore is pushing back against AI's worst excesses. What happens next could reshape American tech

Baltimore is addressing the risks of AI, exemplified by a lawsuit against xAI for generating illegal content.
US Elections
fromKqed
3 days ago

California Media Seek Access to Secret Warrants in Sheriff's Ballot Seizure Case | KQED

Sheriff Bianco obtained warrants to investigate ballot discrepancies in Riverside County, but the investigation is currently on hold due to legal challenges.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Ontario announces inquest into death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet | CBC News

An inquest will investigate the circumstances of Regis Korchinski-Paquet's death after she fell from a balcony while police were present.
Environment
fromHigh Country News
4 days ago

The government-funded coverup under our noses - High Country News

The Bureau of Land Management plans extensive drilling in central California, threatening ecosystems and public health in areas like the Irish Hills.
Writing
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

My Years-Long Fight to Say "They"

The author reflects on their journey of writing about their experiences as a Jehovah's Witness and the challenges faced in publishing.
fromKqed
4 days ago

Court Orders California Sheriff to Release Personnel Records in Watchdog Investigation | KQED

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office must comply with subpoenas issued by the county's civilian oversight board as part of a whistleblower investigation into alleged misconduct, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
California
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

VIDEO: San Leandro officers 'dump' homeless man in Oakland; I-Team questions PD supervisor

San Leandro police handcuffed a homeless man and abandoned him in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Delve whistleblower strikes again, with alleged receipts about 'fake compliance' | TechCrunch

Delve's CEO denies allegations of faking compliance evidence amid accusations from an anonymous source presenting alleged proof.
SOMA, SF
fromKqed
6 days ago

Why a Private Company Is Investigating Rapes at an ICE Detention Center Instead of the Sheriff | KQED

CoreCivic does not conduct criminal investigations of sexual abuse allegations at Otay Mesa Detention Center, referring them to law enforcement instead.
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

The Horrifying Secret of the Child Detention Center We Shared as Detainee and Warden

The Cheltenham Youth Detention Center has a troubling history of racial segregation and a lack of memorial for children who died in custody.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's Absence From Board of Supervisors Follows Investigation Into Leaked Memo

Jackie Fielder's office is under investigation for leaking a confidential memo regarding the controversial RESET Center approved by the Board of Supervisors.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Councilmember Investigated Over Possible Bribes In Shelter Contracting, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Councilmember Farah Louis is under federal investigation for allegedly steering shelter contracts in exchange for benefits.
Law
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.
Media industry
fromFast Company
3 days ago

How AI agents are changing journalism

Working agentically with AI tools significantly enhances productivity and shifts focus from task execution to outcome management.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
US Elections
fromFortune
5 days ago

Wealth taxes on billionaires and $30 minimum wages are part of the same plan, advocate says. 'They should pay their fair share' | Fortune

Most voters support a billionaire tax, with 52% of California voters favoring a one-time 5% tax on the state's billionaires.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
SF politics
fromMission Local
3 days ago

S.F. Ethics Commission will weigh in on Lurie-Trump phone records

Mayor Daniel Lurie faces scrutiny for not disclosing records of his call with President Trump regarding federal agent deployment.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
4 days ago

Three newsletters for the price of 1.5: Independent journalists experiment with a bundle

Bundling independent journalism subscriptions can reduce costs for readers and support multiple writers effectively.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
3 days ago

California Suspends Enforcement of Law Requiring VCs to Report Diversity Data

California suspended a new regulation requiring venture capital firms to report demographic data about startup founders amid public criticism.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Contributor: Investigate the AI campaigns flooding public agencies with fake comments

Artificial intelligence is being exploited to create fake grassroots opposition against clean air regulations, undermining public health initiatives.
Media industry
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Who covers education in Indy? - Poynter

The Indianapolis Public Editor project aims to enhance trust in journalism and media literacy through focused education coverage.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Casey's review of adult social care offers hope | Letters

Local authorities must stabilize existing systems through adequate funding and joint commissioning to enable a successful national care service transition.
fromWIRED
6 days ago

The IRS Wants Smarter Audits. Palantir Could Help Decide Who Gets Flagged

The IRS stated that its fragmented landscape can lead to undesirable outcomes including duplication of effort and cost, poor understanding of gaps in coverage, and suboptimal case selection.
Law
US politics
fromemptywheel
2 weeks ago

Accountability - emptywheel

Accountability for Trump and his administration is essential to prevent him from scapegoating Muslims for failures resulting from his Iran conflict decisions.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

'Cover-Up': A reporter against the impunity of power and the horror of war

Seymour Hersh, an 88-year-old investigative journalist with six decades of experience, has exposed major government abuses including the My Lai massacre, Abu Ghraib prison abuses, and alleged CIA pipeline sabotage, now featured in the Netflix documentary Cover-Up.
NYC politics
New York City's judicial elections lack public campaign financing, giving wealthy donors and personal wealth disproportionate influence over judicial selection compared to other elected offices.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

The Epstein files and the danger of transparency without accountability

Releasing Epstein files without prosecuting exposed individuals and institutions fails victims, normalizes abuse, and emboldens perpetrators and potential abusers.
US news
fromMen's Journal
1 month ago

Nancy Guthrie Case: Expert Slams Sheriff for Fueling Conspiracy Theories

Retired NYPD Lieutenant Michael Gould criticized Sheriff Chris Nanos for poor media communication during Nancy Guthrie's investigation, claiming untrained public statements fueled conspiracy theories rather than clarifying facts.
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

AI-powered search is fueling a wave of Epstein Files transparency projects

They're trying to get as many eyes on [the Epstein Files] and as much public awareness, knowledge, and understanding of this as possible. They built something that the public can use directly, rather than having it be intermediated by journalists, basically having it be in a format that so many people use in their everyday life.
US politics
Miscellaneous
fromPoynter
1 month ago

How to cover child welfare - and not just the system - Poynter

Journalists covering child welfare must center children and families with agency, question official terminology, and report on systemic issues beyond crisis moments while considering long-term impacts.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 weeks ago

This Is Why Criminal Justice Needs Number Nerds - Above the Law

Data-driven evidence, not ideology, should guide criminal justice reform through incentive-based systems and rigorous testing of policies.
Media industry
fromHamiltonnolan
4 weeks ago

Patrons of Journalism

Advertising has historically funded journalism, creating tension between editorial independence and business interests, though this model now faces disruption from tech platforms monopolizing ad revenue.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Propaganda Slop': Lightning Rod Journalist Calls Epstein Saga the Worst Covered Story' in Decades

Michael Tracey argues the Epstein case represents the worst-covered story in decades, criticizing narrative inflation and sensationalized media coverage rather than questioning Epstein's guilt.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

New York Times runs in-house ad asking listeners to "support any news organization dedicated to original reporting"

New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger released his first-ever advertisement encouraging people to support any news organization dedicated to original reporting, not just the Times, to address the shrinking news industry.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Ro Khanna Credits Lawrence O'Donnell With Sparking Epstein Files Revelations

There's the possibility that Thomas and I are talking to in Congress to build a bipartisan coalition to say, look, it's not just these three interviews that concern Donald Trump. There has been now reporting that ninety survivor statements have not been released just by a review of these files. And we're not even talking about the redactions. They just have not produced these things.
US politics
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

'There's more of a story to tell': 7 takeaways from Karen Read's first in-depth interview after acquittal

Karen Read, acquitted in the 2022 death of Officer John O'Keefe, describes persistent fear, anger, anxiety, and difficulty adjusting to life after trial.
#epstein-files
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CNN's KFile Runs Deep Dive on Bill Gates-Epstein Ties: More Detailed than Previously Known'

Epstein claimed within one email he helped Gates get drugs, in order to deal with consequences of sex with russian girls and illicit trysts, with married women. The email also references Gates asking Epstein to provide Adderall for bridge tournaments. One draft email alleges that Gates tearfully asked Epstein to delete messages referencing an STD, your request that I provide you antibiotics that you can surreptitiously give to Melinda, and to delete explicit personal details about his penis.
World news
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Erin Burnett Shocked When Ro Khanna Says Only Half the Epstein Docs Released

Rep. Khanna claims only half of Epstein-related files have been released publicly, with Democrats alleging the DOJ withheld sexual assault allegations against Trump.
#casey-wasserman
fromJezebel
1 month ago
US politics

The Least Powerful People in Casey Wasserman's World Are Paying the Ultimate Price

fromJezebel
1 month ago
US politics

The Least Powerful People in Casey Wasserman's World Are Paying the Ultimate Price

Social justice
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Perilous times call for the participation of all - Poynter

Public recordings can document ICE enforcement, create a communal evidence database for prosecution, and require broad civil-society participation for accurate record-keeping.
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
2 months ago

Data as Destiny in the Steel City | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Pennsylvania is a state of many firsts: It was the nation's first capital, the " birthplace of oil production," home to " America's first superhighway," and the state that monopolized the production of steel in the 20th century. More recently, it has been positioned as one of the leading states in "AI readiness," a term that loosely refers to how equipped companies and governments are to adopt and integrate AI into their systems and daily operations.
Artificial intelligence
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Reporters Grill Investigators On Nancy Guthrie Case Over Authenticity of Ransom Notes

Authorities treat Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as an abduction after blood was found and confirmed; alleged ransom notes exist, investigators withhold specifics and offer a $50,000 reward.
US news
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

ICE activity is pushing readers to nonprofit news sites that cover immigrant communities

ICE deportation actions drive major spikes in local and nonprofit news site traffic, especially among outlets covering targeted immigrant communities.
Media industry
fromFast Company
1 month ago

What the 'AI inflection point' means for journalism

AI agents will centralize knowledge work, rewarding singular authoritative stories while devaluing repetitive, high-volume news output.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Influencer, White House welfare fraud claims are distorted, but the system has risks

The Trump administration escalated efforts against alleged benefits fraud, freezing funds for five Democratic-led states, creating a DOJ fraud position, and blaming immigrants without evidence.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 month ago

Bystander video is driving the biggest stories in America. The next era of journalism will be built on verifying it. - Poynter

Video evidence drives major news stories while AI-enabled fakes require journalists to become visual investigators using verification and analysis techniques.
US politics
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Even amid setbacks, public funding for local news is expanding at the state level - Poynter

State-led initiatives have become the primary route for government support of local news after federal efforts failed, producing mixed, uncertain results.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Renee Good's Killing Reveals Why Fact-Based Journalism Loses the Narrative Battle

Immediate official narratives shaped public perception of Renee Good's killing, polarizing interpretations before full facts emerged.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Anti-ICE' Reporter Drops Proof That Agency Hired Her After DHS Called Expose a Lazy Lie'

A reporter advanced through ICE's hiring pipeline to a final offer despite minimal vetting and incomplete paperwork, prompting DHS denials and a public dispute.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

30+ things The Washington Post did wrong and 19+ things they could do to fix it

Massive Washington Post layoffs sparked widespread public advice criticizing strategic errors, overinvestment under Jeff Bezos, and failed product and talent strategies.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Enough Is Enough

The presidency is increasingly privileging unilateral force and authority over legal and institutional constraints, eroding credibility and making restraint appear weak.
US politics
fromDefector
2 months ago

Which Lives Are Worthy Of The Media's Protection? | Defector

The United States invaded Venezuela, abducted President Nicolás Maduro during Operation Absolute Resolve, and imposed restrictive Pentagon rules limiting reporters' access and reporting.
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