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Senior editor @propublica.org. Former Washington Post deputy health & science editor and race & economy reporter. Former Boston Globe national political reporter. https://www.propublica.org/people/tracy-jan

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Tracy Jan·Jan 9

Some happy news! After 8 years at @washingtonpost.com as a reporter and editor, I am excited to join @propublica.org as a senior editor collaborating with local news outlets on investigative projects. Basically, my dream job. I will miss my Post peeps deeply. www.propublica.org/atpropublica...

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Tracy Jan·Mar 5

“When you hamstring the IRS, it’s just a tax cut for tax cheats.” Great story by @andykroll.bsky.social

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Tracy Jan·May 14

As Congressional Republicans push for Medicaid work requirements, here’s how it’s going in Georgia: Deloitte Consulting is taking in tens of millions in tax dollars to manage the country’s only Medicaid work requirement program — and sell it to the public. Only 3% of those eligible have enrolled.

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Tracy Jan·Jun 6

Many of the federal workers being forced out by Trump are Black women who spent decades building a career of government service, only to see those careers shattered in a sudden purge. By @davidmcswane.bsky.social

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Tracy Jan·Sep 1

IMPACT by @kqednews.kqed.org's Holly McDede: California lawmakers unanimously passed legislation to ensure that school administrators are informed about past accusations of misconduct against teachers as part of their hiring process. Next up: Awaiting signature of @governor.ca.gov

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Tracy Jan·Aug 31

Rich’s interview with former death row inmate Jimmie Duncan has been a year and a half in the making. And what a read this is.

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Tracy Jan·Aug 30

Proud of The Stanford Daily for challenging the Trump administration's immigration actions curtailing free speech rights of international students. We won. Thank you, @thefireorg.bsky.social! stanforddaily.com/2026/08/29/s...

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Tracy Jan·Aug 15

Brilliant criticism by @daniellepaquette.bsky.social! 🔥🔥🔥 www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...

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Tracy Jan·Aug 13

This phenomenal @propublica.org investigation by Molly Hensley-Clancy will make your HEAD EXPLODE. And want to punch someone in the face. www.propublica.org/article/aau-...

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Tracy Jan·Aug 11

Join us for a free virtual @npcinstitute.bsky.social training on how to nationalize local health stories!

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Tracy Jan·Aug 6

Always read @richardawebster.bsky.social ! www.propublica.org/article/loui...

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Tracy Jan·Aug 6

His conviction was thrown out after a prosecutor admitted he had failed to turn over key fingerprint evidence. Eligible for up to $480K in state compensation, he hasn't received a cent. The Louisiana attorney general has opposed 22 of 23 compensation claims by wrongfully convicted people.

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Tracy Jan·Jul 15

Incredibly important reporting by @propublica.org's @jsmithrichards.bsky.social + @jodiscohen.bsky.social on how Arkansas taxpayers are funding private "schools" that abuse children instead of educating them.

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Tracy Jan·Jul 14

Good for editors to dive back into deadline reporting! Don't miss @propublica.org + @kqednews.kqed.org's investigation cited by the Trump administration as it launches a national crackdown on how school districts handle accusations of sexual misconduct by teachers. www.propublica.org/article/cali...

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