Marcus Thorne, US Social Affairs Reporter

Marcus Thorne focuses on the critical social issues shaping modern America, from civil rights and immigration to healthcare disparities and urban development. With a background in sociology and 15 years of investigative reporting for ProPublica, Marcus is dedicated to telling the stories of underrepresented communities. His long-form features have sparked national conversations on social justice reform.
2358 Articles

California Couple Sentenced for Elaborate Insurance Fraud Scheme Involving Bear Attacks

** In a bizarre twist of criminal ingenuity, two California residents have…

Olivia Nervo’s Fight for Recognition of Reproductive Coercion Highlights Gaps in UK Law

** In a deeply personal and troubling account, Grammy-winning songwriter Olivia Nervo…

Olivia Nervo’s Fight for Recognition of Reproductive Coercion: A Call for Legal Reform

** In a deeply personal and troubling account, Olivia Nervo, a Grammy-winning…

Community in Grief: Lake Elsinore Reflects on the Loss of Celeste Rivas Hernandez

The small town of Lake Elsinore, California, is grappling with profound sorrow…

Urgent Vaccination Programme Launched in Dorset Following Meningitis B Cases

** In response to the recent confirmation of three cases of meningitis…

Surge in Meningitis B Cases Prompts Vaccination Drive in Dorset Schools

** The recent confirmation of three cases of Meningitis B in Dorset…

Judge Blocks Nexstar’s Acquisition of Tegna, Citing Consumer Protection

In a significant development for the broadcast industry, a U.S. judge has…

Trump Promises Lower Fuel Costs Amid Concerns for Upcoming Midterms

** In a recent rally in Phoenix, President Donald Trump engaged with…

Court Intervenes to Block Nexstar’s Acquisition of Tegna Ahead of Antitrust Trial

** In a significant legal development, a U.S. judge has put the…

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