Welcome to McClatchy Journalism, a snapshot of the extraordinary journalism our newsrooms produce. In this edition:
From the Star-Telegram, story after story from women who were raped and abused by leaders in independent fundamental Baptist churches across the United States.
Hundreds of sex abuse allegations found in fundamental Baptist churches across U.S.
Story By Sarah Smith, Star-Telegram | Video By Neil Nakahodo and Shelly Yang, Kansas City Star
Lexington Herald-Leader collaborates with Report For America to give a voice to the people of Eastern Kentucky who need to put buckets out to collect rainwater because safe water delivery is unreliable where they live.
Stirring the Waters
‘Set the buckets out.’ A family of 7 prays for rain as a mountain water system crumbles.
Story By Will Wright |Video By Will Wright, Alex Slitx and Marcus Dorsey, Lexington Herald-Leader
The Charlotte Observer, The News & Observer and the McClatchy’s Washington bureau team up to share the story of a man who worked to get out the vote for Republican Mark Harris’ campaign despite being a convicted felon.
At center of voter fraud scandal, a convicted felon and ‘grassroots’ campaigner
Story By Brian Murphy, McClatchy DC, and Ely Portillo, The Charlotte Observer | Video By Stephanie Bunao, Ely Portillo and Matt Walsh, The Charlotte Observer; and Travis Long, The News & Observer
El Nuevo Herald sheds light on the growing problem of women fleeing violence in Venezuela, only to be killed after they leave.
Women are fleeing Venezuela for a better life. They’re turning up dead.
Story By Sonia Osorio and Catalina Ruiz Parra | Video By Carlos Fuenmayor, Esther Medina and Sonia Osorio, El Nuevo Herald
The Sun News, a reporter digs into cold cases and finds a family still without answers after 40 years.
Myrtle Beach waitress was found dead in a ditch 40 years ago. The same questions linger
Story By Alex Lang | Video by Jason Lee, The Sun News
And a scoop about one presidential hopeful’s longtime aide who resigned after The Sacramento Bee asked about a $400,000 settlement for workplace harassment and retaliation.
Kamala Harris aide resigns after harassment, retaliation settlement surfaces
Story By Alexei Koseff, The Sacramento Bee
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