NewsImmigration, Justice Border Agency Won’t Release ‘Scathing’ Review of Its Policies The ACLU filed a lawsuit Thursday in an attempt to force Customs and Border Protection to release an independent review of its use-of-force practices. Steven HsiehMay 27, 2014
NewsLabor, World Report Finds Children Face Dangers in Tobacco Fields In the United States, it’s perfectly legal for children as young as 12 to work on tobacco farms. Rayner RamirezMay 15, 2014
NewsWorld Iranian Exile Shakes up Canadian Parliament’s Human Rights Program Are politicians trying to advocate for human rights in Iran hurting their own cause? Ali GharibMay 14, 2014
NewsEnvironment, Justice FBI Held “Strategy Meeting” with TransCanada In 2012 the bureau held a meeting with the company builiding the controversial Keystone XL pipeline. Adam FedermanMarch 13, 2014
NewsJustice Half a Century of Vatican Scandals A Frontline documentary details the scandals currently confronting the Catholic Church, from sexual abuse to bribery and fraud — and weighs the odds of successful reform. Laura CremerFebruary 26, 2014
NewsPolitics Lawsuits Challenge Legality of Willets Point Redevelopment Two lawsuits charge that New York City can’t use parkland for a shopping mall without getting the prior approval of the state legislature. Patrick ArdenFebruary 14, 2014
NewsBusiness, Politics Comcast Strikes Deal to Acquire Time Warner Comcast’s surge in spending on lobbyists in the wake of its last major acquisition may indicate what to expect in the coming months. Marcos BarberyFebruary 13, 2014
NewsEnvironment, Justice American Petroleum Institute Kept Tabs on Enviros The API paid the global intelligence firm Stratfor for intel on environmental organizations and their campaigns. Adam FedermanFebruary 11, 2014
NewsHealth, Justice New Study Shows Falling Abortion Rate Since self-abortions aren’t recorded, the apparent drop may be partially illusory. Lindsay BeyersteinFebruary 5, 2014
NewsBusiness, Politics Farm Bill Cuts Food Stamps, Preserves Handouts to Koch Industries The new Farm Bill cuts programs to needy families while handing over big giveaways to Koch Industries. Lee FangFebruary 5, 2014