
Nicole Santa Cruz
@nicolesantacruz
@ProPublica reporter writing about underserved communities and inequality in the Southwest 🌵 trying to spend more time here: @nicolesantacruz.bsky.social
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https://www.propublica.org/tips/ 06-02-2009 01:12:21
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Remember the Michigan plant at the heart of the national baby formula shortage in 2022? Workers there tell ProPublica they're still seeing "persistent leaks" and "unaddressed contamination." In speaking out, one said, “I can’t have this on my conscience." propublica.org/article/baby-f…

NEW: LA homelessness officials are refusing to release public records to LAist about allegations of high-level wrongdoing — including whistleblower retaliation — that led to $800,000 in taxpayer payouts. Attorneys say it’s unlawful for LAHSA to withhold. laist.com/news/politics/…


In Clarksdale, there's limited transportation and no movie theater. The town inspired Sinners, but many can't travel to see it in theaters. They created a petition to invite Ryan Coogler & team to host a public screening and experience the Delta. NEW: capitalbnews.org/clarksdale-rya…

“It was heartbreaking.” A federal program offering Utah farmers free therapy was so successful that it ran out of money in four months. But lawmakers have chosen not to continue funding it. propublica.org/article/utah-f… Jessica Schreifels The Salt Lake Tribune



So so proud of Duaa Eldeib Annie Waldman Max Blau (maxblau.bsky.social) Maya Miller for being finalists for the Pulitzer Prize for explanatory reporting for their amazing reporting on difficulties accessing mental health care. 🎉🎉


A “We Buy Ugly Houses” former franchise owner is accused of orchestrating a yearslong Ponzi scheme, bilking tens of millions of dollars from investors. “It’s incalculable the amount of damage this guy did. He’s ruined some lives,” said one investor. propublica.org/article/homeve…

I saw this story last night, then someone pointed out to me today that Invisible People ➤ Imagine Everyone With a Home interviewed Lacrecia five years ago: Cancer Survivor and Homeless Veteran Living in a Tent in Los Angeles youtu.be/Omevex_4MOs?si…







Homeland Security records reveal that officials knew that more than half of the 238 deportees to a maximum security prison in El Salvador were labeled as having no criminal record in the U.S. and had only violated immigration laws. texastribune.org/2025/05/30/tru… via Texas Tribune
