Olga Pierce

Olga Pierce is a reporter, specializing in data-driven stories. Previously, she was deputy data editor at ProPublica.

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News

Politics & Elections

“Partisan” Gerrymandering Is Still About Race

Race is a factor in a Wisconsin case before the Supreme Court and many others nationwide.

by: Kate Rabinowitz &; Olga Pierce,; ProPublica

October 11, 2017

News Analysis

Environment & Health

Temporary Work, Lasting Harm

When Davis walked into the factory, he joined one of the fastest-growing and more dangerous segments of the US labor market: blue-collar temp work.

by: Jeff Larson,; Olga Pierce &; Michael Grabell,; ProPublica

December 21, 2013

News Analysis

How Dark Money Helped Republicans Hold the House and Hurt Voters

The GOP control of the House came despite more votes for Democrats. Republicans used dark money to control redistricting in many states, aided by other supposedly nonpartisan groups.

by: Olga Pierce,; Justin Elliott &; Theodoric Meyer,; ProPublica

December 26, 2012

News Analysis

The Hidden Hands in Redistricting: Corporations and Other Powerful Interests

(Image: JR / Truthout) Their names suggest selfless dedication to democracy. Fair Districts Mass. Protect Your Vote. The Center for a Better New Jersey. And their…

by: Olga Pierce,; Jeff Larson &; Lois Beckett,; ProPublica

September 25, 2011

Govt’s Loan Modification Program Crippled by Lax Oversight and Deference to Banks

With millions of homeowners still struggling to stay in their homes, the Obama administration’s $75 billion foreclosure prevention program has been weakened, perhaps fatally, by lax oversight and…

by: Paul Kiel &; Olga Pierce,; Truthout

January 30, 2011