Donald Trump’s desire to take over the U.S.’ northern neighbor conjures up important annexation lessons from history
The U.S. once wanted Canada, long before it became another talking point for the new administration. Writer Brian Gabrial gives a crash course on Canada-U.S. relations dating back to the Revolutionary War, illustrating that history has a way of repeating itself--but perhaps not the way Trump intends.
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The United States is unrecognizable today. Everything we old timers were taught to believe in has become a lie.
The federal government is silencing voices "one city, and one sly move at a time," writer G. Marshall-Brooks says. She urges her fellow Americans to use their freedom of speech "while you still have it" and stand against what she calls the daily threats to our neighbors, our community, our human rights and our freedom.
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What happens when you blow the whistle, but nobody listens
"Yet in my mind, questions still remain whether it all was done honestly and ethically." As a Partnership Specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau, Jerry Huffman personally recruited hundreds of new Partners. Then, he claims he was instructed to create hundreds of phony Partners. He filed a complaint, but says nothing has happened.
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U.S. Census Bureau denies whistleblower's claims of fraud in 88-page document
A year after The Reporters Inc. began investigating claims by three whistleblowers that the validity of the 2020 U.S. Census may have been compromised by “systematic cheating,” the Census has responded with 88 pages of documents refuting the allegations.
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Heartfelt stories from transgender troops striving to serve as their authentic selves
The Reporters Inc. presents an exclusive excerpt from the new book With Honor and Integrity: Transgender Troops in Their Own Words by Máel Embser-Herbert and Bree Fram. They share heartfelt stories from transgender troops striving to be their authentic selves while serving their country.
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Our response to COVID: How it could have been—and how it might end instead
Former teacher Tim Munkeby critiques how the U.S. government handled the COVID-19 pandemic and explains what he thinks our response should have been.
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Former census bureau supervisor corroborates whistleblower’s fraud allegations
In a follow-up to a Reporters Inc. exclusive, former U.S. Census Bureau supervisor Charles Betterton corroborates whistleblower allegations that some Census partnerships were fraudulently obtained in Wisconsin.
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Whistleblowers allege U.S. Census Bureau demanded workers file phony documentation
In a Reporters Inc. exclusive, three former U.S. Census Bureau workers allege they were pushed to create phony partnerships. They say they were told to sign up "anyone who would was likely to be a potential partner" without their permission. (more)
Impassioned letters show artists' and community leaders' hope and defiance
Ever since the 2016 presidential election, America has been barreling headfirst toward a crossroads. Conflicting political, racial and social perspectives reflect a need to collectively define our moral imperatives, clarify cultural values, inspire meaningful change, and seek common ground. In that patriotic spirit, hundreds of writers, poets, artists, scientists, and political and community leaders are sharing their impassioned letters to America. The Reporters Inc. is pleased to present five excerpts from the anthology, Dear America: Letters of Hope, Habitat, Defiance and Democracy.
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An email exchange dissects the Trump presidency
In an era when social media drives news and information consumption, our feeds are constantly filled with sharp but short commentary on Donald Trump's administration and the state of our nation. Often times, thoughtfulness, perspective and context are lost in the exchange. The Reporters Inc.'s board members and advisory committee members were recently invited to start a conversation about the Trump era, as the one-year anniversary of his election approached in November.
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The election finds America divided; only education can unite this Union
Writer Tim Munkeby suggests we should find another word for the "U" in U.S.A. Maybe "Underpaid," "Unhinged," "Unnerved"? He argues "United" isn't cutting it anymore, but Americans could turn things around if they start prioritizing education--good, quality education.
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