How important is nonprofit journalism?

Donate by May 7 and your gift to The Center for Public Integrity will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $15,000.

Social Security disability backlogs

By The Center for Public Integrity

Hundreds of thousands of people pursuing disability claims with the SSA have been forced to wait as long as three years

As critics press for action, Chemical Safety Board investigations languish

By Jim Morris and Chris Hamby

UPDATED APRIL 18: The U.S. Chemical Safety Board, which probes chemical accidents, is under attack for its slow investigative pace.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Transocean":

"… sources were never provided.” The investigation was slowed by rig owner Transocean’s refusal to comply with board subpoenas for records, lead investigator …"

Why strong regulatory agencies matter

By Bill Buzenberg

If the Center is doing its job right, then our work should anticipate the news. Unfortunately, that happened with an explosion in Texas.