Extraordinary Journalism

There was no August slowdown in 2020. McClatchy’s newsrooms created vital work that informed our communities during these extraordinary times. Our accountability work included a team effort in South Carolina to explain how renters across the state are taken advantage of, legally, by a powerful landlord. We shed light on the misdirection of CARES funds in Sacramento, an investigation that led to the remaining funds being channeled toward public health as intended. The opinion staff in Kansas City broke news about a teenage legislative candidate’s revenge porn. Lexington and Kansas City teamed up to debunk common myths about COVID-19. Sacramento told residents how to prepare for evacuation as wildfires raged. Biloxi told the heart-wrenching story of how white residents fueled hateful rumors even as a Black family grieved. And a team effort among Kansas City, Sacramento and McClatchy’s video team produced an illustrated timeline of 2020’s exceptional challenges.

Read on for the August edition of Extraordinary Journalism.

Coronavirus failures — and Kamala’s rise — thwart Gov. Newsom’s presidential dreams The Sacramento Bee 

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Lifting Black KC Voices The Kansas City Star 

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2020 illustrated: A timeline of a tumultuous year The Sacramento Bee and Kansas City Star

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TV anchor held her baby for less than 2 hours. But she’ll hold onto her memory forever. The Charlotte Observer

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‘A history of broken promises’: Miami remains separate and unequal for Black residents Miami Herald

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As a Black family searched for a loved one, white Picayune groups spread rumors of fear The Sun Herald

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The Marlins’ season on pause until at least Monday. This is what needs to happen next.Miami Herald 

Miami Herald

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What you need to know about fall high school sports in Kansas: FAQ for parents, players Wichita Eagle 

Wichita Eagle

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As wildfires rage across California, prepare now for evacuation. Here’s how Sacramento Bee 

Sacramento Bee

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BUSTED: 7 myths about COVID-19 that aren’t true, no matter how often they’re repeatedLexington Herald-Leader

Lexington Herald-Leader

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Tenants at ‘mercy’ of SC mega landlord end up paying more than rent — and it’s legalMyrtle Beach Online

Myrtle Beach Online

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