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    Melissa Lewis is a data reporter for Reveal. Her work has appeared in the Oregonian, the Los Angeles Times, and New York Times Magazine. She’s passionate about programming, data visualization, open source, Korean food, and libraries. You can reach her at mlewis@revealnews.org or via her website, melissa.news.


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      Wall Street Gutted Steward Health Care. Patients Paid the Price.

      Hannah Levintova, with data analysis by Melissa Lewis


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    • A hospital is crumbling under the weight of massive stacks of US dollars

      Wall Street Gutted Steward Health Care. Patients Paid the Price.

      Hannah Levintova, with data analysis by Melissa Lewis

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      How GOP Lawmakers’ Districts Benefited From Biden’s Energy Spending

      Artis Curiskis and Melissa Lewis

    • A black-and-white photograph shows a young man with his hands pressed against the back of an SUV, being searched by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent. The young man is wearing a striped shirt and appears to be looking down. The agent, wearing a cap and gloves, is seen from behind as he performs the search. Another agent stands nearby, observing the situation. The scene is set in an open, rural area with tall grass and scattered bushes under a cloudy sky.

      Border Creep

      Melissa Lewis and Ian Gordon

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