The Paper Trail

The Paper Trail: December 1, 2023

Coast Guard Concealed Racism Report; M&Ms Harvested in Ghana by 5-Year-Olds; Weapons Stolen from U.S. in Iraq and Syria; and More.

December 01, 2023

Social Security’s Overpayment Problem; U.S. Troops Risk Brain Injury from Weapons; Puerto Rico’s Crumbling Health Care System; and More.

November 28, 2023

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November 17, 2023

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November 14, 2023

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November 07, 2023

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