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Type Investigations is hiring a Senior Editor for our Springboard Project! $85,000 to $100,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Details here: www.typeinvestigations.org/about/jobs/
As the year comes to a close, we’ve taken a look back at some of our most memorable stories from 2025. 🧵
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5 Must-Read Investigations From 2025 - Type Investigations
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December 19, 2025 at 9:41 PM
As the year comes to a close, we’ve taken a look back at some of our most memorable stories from 2025. 🧵
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.@almacampos.bsky.social joined the @citylimitsnews.bsky.social podcast to discuss her investigation into notarios and immigration fraud: citylimits.org/podcast-como...
PODCAST: ¿Cómo estafan los notarios públicos a inmigrantes que necesitan asesoría legal? - City Limits
Desde el 2020, según denuncias y reportes policiales en 14 estados, cientos de inmigrantes dicen haber sido víctimas de estafas relacionadas con los servicios de inmigración, perdiendo un monto total ...
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December 18, 2025 at 8:53 PM
.@almacampos.bsky.social joined the @citylimitsnews.bsky.social podcast to discuss her investigation into notarios and immigration fraud: citylimits.org/podcast-como...
5 Must-Read Investigations From 2025 - Type Investigations
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December 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM
En Illinois, los inmigrantes han perdido miles de dólares a manos de notarios que ofrecen asistencia legal para la que no están cualificados, así como de otros impostores. A nivel nacional, la cifra asciende a al menos $1.2 millones.
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Inmigrantes en busca de apoyo legal caen en manos de estafadores - Type Investigations
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December 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
En Illinois, los inmigrantes han perdido miles de dólares a manos de notarios que ofrecen asistencia legal para la que no están cualificados, así como de otros impostores. A nivel nacional, la cifra asciende a al menos $1.2 millones.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Type Investigations is hiring a Senior Editor for our Springboard Project! $85,000 to $100,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Details here: www.typeinvestigations.org/about/jobs/
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A new @inthesetimes.com investigation by @ottavias.bsky.social w/ @typeinvestigations.org uncovers Texas “boarding homes” where disabled & elderly people face neglect, abuse & exploitation. As the US faces the largest healthcare cuts in its history, Texas' disastrous system is a warning for us all.
December 10, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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As we wrap up year one of Trump’s second administration, we invited @adamfederman.bsky.social, @tanvi.bsky.social, and @kathrynajoyce.bsky.social back to the Backstory to talk about how the year has gone and how they think things will develop going forward.
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Adam Federman, Tanvi Misra, and Kathryn Joyce: Lessons from One Year of Reporting on Trump
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December 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM
As we wrap up year one of Trump’s second administration, we invited @adamfederman.bsky.social, @tanvi.bsky.social, and @kathrynajoyce.bsky.social back to the Backstory to talk about how the year has gone and how they think things will develop going forward.
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Experts expect the recent cuts to Medicaid to lead to a surge in the number of uninsured people across the country. “There is no doubt in my mind that we are increasing the market for [boarding] homes." www.typeinvestigations.org/investigatio...
Nowhere to Go: Inside the Texas Boarding Home System Where Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation are Widespread - Type Investigations
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December 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Experts expect the recent cuts to Medicaid to lead to a surge in the number of uninsured people across the country. “There is no doubt in my mind that we are increasing the market for [boarding] homes." www.typeinvestigations.org/investigatio...
Type Investigations is hiring a Senior Editor for our Springboard Project! $85,000 to $100,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Details here: www.typeinvestigations.org/about/jobs/
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December 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Type Investigations is hiring a Senior Editor for our Springboard Project! $85,000 to $100,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Details here: www.typeinvestigations.org/about/jobs/
The basic disconnect between what boarding homes can legally provide and what many of their residents require should preclude their ability to take in residents with significant needs. But in practice, it does not.
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Nowhere to Go: Inside the Texas Boarding Home System Where Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation are Widespread - Type Investigations
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December 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The basic disconnect between what boarding homes can legally provide and what many of their residents require should preclude their ability to take in residents with significant needs. But in practice, it does not.
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“When I realized I wasn’t going to be allowed to leave, I slid onto the floor, thinking they would have to call an ambulance to help me up, They didn’t.”
From @inthesetimes.com, a frightening vision of the future of long-term care in America:
From @inthesetimes.com, a frightening vision of the future of long-term care in America:
Nowhere to Go: Inside the Texas Boarding Home System Where Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Are Widespread
"There is no interest in safeguarding this population by those in control. If there were, they would do it."
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December 8, 2025 at 9:44 PM
“When I realized I wasn’t going to be allowed to leave, I slid onto the floor, thinking they would have to call an ambulance to help me up, They didn’t.”
From @inthesetimes.com, a frightening vision of the future of long-term care in America:
From @inthesetimes.com, a frightening vision of the future of long-term care in America:
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We're thrilled to also have this @inthesetimes.com and @typeinvestigations.org investigation, reported by @ottavias.bsky.social, published @texasobserver.org.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:53 PM
We're thrilled to also have this @inthesetimes.com and @typeinvestigations.org investigation, reported by @ottavias.bsky.social, published @texasobserver.org.
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Between 2020 and 2025, first responders found at least 100 vulnerable people without proper care, including food and medication, in Texas boarding homes. Many had to be hospitalized; some died. 1/ www.typeinvestigations.org/investigatio...
Nowhere to Go: Inside the Texas Boarding Home System Where Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation are Widespread - Type Investigations
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December 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Between 2020 and 2025, first responders found at least 100 vulnerable people without proper care, including food and medication, in Texas boarding homes. Many had to be hospitalized; some died. 1/ www.typeinvestigations.org/investigatio...
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THREAD: Our new investigation by @ottavias.bsky.social with @typeinvestigations.org uncovers Texas “boarding homes” where disabled and elderly people are neglected, trapped and exploited—and why this is a warning for the whole country.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
THREAD: Our new investigation by @ottavias.bsky.social with @typeinvestigations.org uncovers Texas “boarding homes” where disabled and elderly people are neglected, trapped and exploited—and why this is a warning for the whole country.
inthesetimes.com/article/texa...
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@inthesetimes.com released a major investigation today w/ @typeinvestigations.org into horrifying “boarding homes” in Texas.
Abuse. Neglect. Fraud. Death.
A warning for the U.S. as Trump eyes cuts to Medicare. By Ottavia Spaggiari w/eds @kathrynajoyce.bsky.social
inthesetimes.com/article/texa...
Abuse. Neglect. Fraud. Death.
A warning for the U.S. as Trump eyes cuts to Medicare. By Ottavia Spaggiari w/eds @kathrynajoyce.bsky.social
inthesetimes.com/article/texa...
Nowhere to Go: Inside the Texas Boarding Home System Where Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation are Widespread
As the United States faces the largest healthcare cuts in its history, Texas presents a frightening vision of the future of long-term care.
inthesetimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
@inthesetimes.com released a major investigation today w/ @typeinvestigations.org into horrifying “boarding homes” in Texas.
Abuse. Neglect. Fraud. Death.
A warning for the U.S. as Trump eyes cuts to Medicare. By Ottavia Spaggiari w/eds @kathrynajoyce.bsky.social
inthesetimes.com/article/texa...
Abuse. Neglect. Fraud. Death.
A warning for the U.S. as Trump eyes cuts to Medicare. By Ottavia Spaggiari w/eds @kathrynajoyce.bsky.social
inthesetimes.com/article/texa...
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Combing through local news coverage, @inthesetimes.com and @typeinvestigations.org found that, between 2020 and 2025, first responders found 100+ vulnerable people without proper care, including food & medication, in TX boarding homes. Many had to be hospitalized; some died.
December 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Combing through local news coverage, @inthesetimes.com and @typeinvestigations.org found that, between 2020 and 2025, first responders found 100+ vulnerable people without proper care, including food & medication, in TX boarding homes. Many had to be hospitalized; some died.
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A new @inthesetimes.com investigation by @ottavias.bsky.social w/ @typeinvestigations.org uncovers Texas “boarding homes” where disabled & elderly people face neglect, abuse & exploitation. As the US faces the largest healthcare cuts in its history, Texas' disastrous system is a warning for us all.
December 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
A new @inthesetimes.com investigation by @ottavias.bsky.social w/ @typeinvestigations.org uncovers Texas “boarding homes” where disabled & elderly people face neglect, abuse & exploitation. As the US faces the largest healthcare cuts in its history, Texas' disastrous system is a warning for us all.
Mientras Estados Unidos se enfrenta a los mayores recortes del sector médico en su historia, Texas presenta una visión aterradora del futuro de la atención médica a largo plazo en el país.
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Sin escape: Dentro del sistema de casas de huespedes en Texas donde el abuso, la negligencia, y la explotación son comunes - Type Investigations
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December 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Mientras Estados Unidos se enfrenta a los mayores recortes del sector médico en su historia, Texas presenta una visión aterradora del futuro de la atención médica a largo plazo en el país.
@inthesetimes.com @ottavias.bsky.social www.typeinvestigations.org/investigatio...
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As the United States faces the largest healthcare cuts in its history, Texas presents a frightening vision of the future of long-term care. @ottavias.bsky.social reports in partnership with @inthesetimes.com: www.typeinvestigations.org/investigatio...
Nowhere to Go: Inside the Texas Boarding Home System Where Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation are Widespread - Type Investigations
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December 8, 2025 at 3:22 PM
As the United States faces the largest healthcare cuts in its history, Texas presents a frightening vision of the future of long-term care. @ottavias.bsky.social reports in partnership with @inthesetimes.com: www.typeinvestigations.org/investigatio...
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“When I realized I wasn’t going to be allowed to leave, I slid onto the floor, thinking they would have to call an ambulance to help me up. They didn’t.” Major new investigation, years in the making, by @ottavias.bsky.social and produced in partnership by @inthesetimes.com & @typeinvestigations.org.
Nowhere to Go: Inside the Texas Boarding Home System Where Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation are Widespread
As the United States faces the largest healthcare cuts in its history, Texas presents a frightening vision of the future of long-term care.
inthesetimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
“When I realized I wasn’t going to be allowed to leave, I slid onto the floor, thinking they would have to call an ambulance to help me up. They didn’t.” Major new investigation, years in the making, by @ottavias.bsky.social and produced in partnership by @inthesetimes.com & @typeinvestigations.org.
In a months-long investigation, @southsideweekly.bsky.social and Type Investigations found that immigrants seeking a legal path to residency or citizenship must navigate a confusing landscape of immigration services providers. www.typeinvestigations.org/investigatio...
Fraudsters target immigrants seeking legal help - Type Investigations
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December 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
In a months-long investigation, @southsideweekly.bsky.social and Type Investigations found that immigrants seeking a legal path to residency or citizenship must navigate a confusing landscape of immigration services providers. www.typeinvestigations.org/investigatio...
Hundreds of people across the country claim to have fallen victim to immigration services fraud since 2020, allegedly losing at least $800,000 in the process, according to complaints and police reports from 14 states. 1/ www.typeinvestigations.org/investigatio...
Fraudsters target immigrants seeking legal help - Type Investigations
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December 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Hundreds of people across the country claim to have fallen victim to immigration services fraud since 2020, allegedly losing at least $800,000 in the process, according to complaints and police reports from 14 states. 1/ www.typeinvestigations.org/investigatio...
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This isn’t just about individual scams but also about a system so confusing and inaccessible that people feel they have no choice but to trust anyone promising a path forward. And reporting fraud is just as complicated.
A new investigation I reported w/ Max Blaisdell shows how immigrants seeking legal help are being targeted by scams. During a time when people are desperate for work permits, green cards, or asylum, notarios & impostors can exploit that fear. Via @southsideweekly.bsky.social @typeinvestigations.org
Fraudsters target immigrants seeking legal help
In Illinois, immigrants have lost thousands of dollars to notarios offering legal assistance they’re not qualified to provide—as well as other impostors. Nationally, the figure is at least $1.2 millio...
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December 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM
This isn’t just about individual scams but also about a system so confusing and inaccessible that people feel they have no choice but to trust anyone promising a path forward. And reporting fraud is just as complicated.
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A new investigation I reported w/ Max Blaisdell shows how immigrants seeking legal help are being targeted by scams. During a time when people are desperate for work permits, green cards, or asylum, notarios & impostors can exploit that fear. Via @southsideweekly.bsky.social @typeinvestigations.org
Fraudsters target immigrants seeking legal help
In Illinois, immigrants have lost thousands of dollars to notarios offering legal assistance they’re not qualified to provide—as well as other impostors. Nationally, the figure is at least $1.2 millio...
southsideweekly.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM
A new investigation I reported w/ Max Blaisdell shows how immigrants seeking legal help are being targeted by scams. During a time when people are desperate for work permits, green cards, or asylum, notarios & impostors can exploit that fear. Via @southsideweekly.bsky.social @typeinvestigations.org
In Illinois, immigrants have lost thousands of dollars to notarios offering legal assistance they’re not qualified to provide—as well as other impostors. Nationally, the figure is at least $1.2 million. with @southsideweekly.bsky.social: www.typeinvestigations.org/investigatio...
Fraudsters target immigrants seeking legal help - Type Investigations
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December 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
In Illinois, immigrants have lost thousands of dollars to notarios offering legal assistance they’re not qualified to provide—as well as other impostors. Nationally, the figure is at least $1.2 million. with @southsideweekly.bsky.social: www.typeinvestigations.org/investigatio...