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Stories from the Tiny Foundation Fellows for Investigative Journalism

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Photo: Adria Malcolm/Coda Story

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DNA technique

New DNA technique could bring closure for families of missing and murdered Indigenous people

But experts say this risks DNA sovereignty.

By Martha Troian and Hilary Beaumont, published by High Country News. Supported by the GRC and The Citizens through the Tiny Foundation Fellowships for Investigative Journalism.

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A woman holding a picture of her aunt
Photo: Tailyr Irvine / High Country News

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Foreign loan apps

How digital lenders “monitor, threaten and blackmail debtors” in Nigeria

“Most loan apps operating in Nigeria are below the radar,” says a loan risk analyst.

By Amos Abba and Jennifer Ugwa, published by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism. Supported by the GRC and The Citizens through the Tiny Foundation Fellowships for Investigative Journalism.

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A cartoon. On the left is a man sitting cross-legged, saying "These loan app agents have ruined my life." Above the man is a billboard, with two posters of the man: One reading "Obituary" and the other "Wanted Criminal. To the right of the man, a woman is saying "Why am I getting calls that my husband is a kidnapper."
Credit: Osita Ogbonna

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Safety scoring tool

Inside New Mexico’s struggle to protect kids from abuse

A safety scoring tool was supposed to improve child welfare. But former caseworkers say it’s not helping.

By Caitlin Thompson, published by Coda Story. Supported by the GRC and The Citizens through the Tiny Foundation Fellowships for Investigative Journalism.

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Photo: Adria Malcolm / Coda Story

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