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Biography

Susan Smith Richardson is an American journalist and news editor who serves as the chief executive officer of the Center for Public Integrity in Washington, D.C. Until 2019, she was editorial director of newsrooms for the Solutions Journalism Network and was previously the editor and publisher of The Chicago Reporter.

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Total articles 98

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  While many Black women in US abandon hair relaxers linked to cancer, sales climb in African countries

  By Susan Smith Richardson, Agatha Gichana, Isaiah Ude

  Apr. 11, 2024

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  While many Black women in US abandon hair relaxers linked to cancer, sales climb in African countries

  By Susan Smith Richardson, Agatha Gichana

  Apr. 10, 2024

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  The Perfect is Always the Enemy of the Good - TSCA’s Information Grab and the Expansive Ten-Year “Look Back” PFAS Reporting Requirement | JD Supra

  By Jeffrey Davidson, Susan Smith Richardson

  Oct. 20, 2023

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The Examination

The Examination is an independent nonprofit newsroom dedicated to investigating preventable health threats and empowering communities at risk. It operates globally, focusing on systemic health inequities linked to industrial practices that contribute to significant mortality rates. The organization emphasizes the needs of marginalized populations affected by issues like smoking, processed food consumption, and air pollution. The Examination produces evidence-based investigative journalism that exposes health risks and corporate practices. It collaborates with news organizations worldwide to enhance the impact of its reporting and engages directly with communities to advocate for accountability. Its primary outputs include in-depth investigative reports and educational resources that inform public discourse and propose solutions to health challenges. The organization is supported by various funders and maintains editorial independence, ensuring its work prioritizes public interest over profit.