InvestigationJustice, World Syria’s Unspoken Crimes In Syria’s civil war, one former detainee says, the threat is, “You protest; we take your virginity, your honor.” Janine di GiovanniVanity FairJuly 29, 2013
InvestigationBusiness, Environment, World Greek Gold: Jobs and Forest Under Threat Despite bitter community protests, Greece is pressing ahead with controversial new investment projects that threaten rare habitats. Jim WickensLink TVJuly 25, 2013
BackstoryPolitics The Backstory: Lee Fang Investigative reporter Lee Fang discusses how he follows the paper trail to break big news stories and the philosophy that guides his reporting. Lee FangJuly 24, 2013
InvestigationBusiness, Environment, World The Heavy Price of Greek Austerity With plans for mining development underway, the peninsula of Halkidiki is at the center of a bitter struggle over how to address the harsh economic realities in Greece. Jim WickensThe Independent (UK)July 21, 2013
AnalysisBusiness, Politics Lobbyists Rally to Ensure Brokers Can Scam Your 401k Lobbyists for the broker-dealer industry want to ensure they don’t have to have your best financial interests in mind when advising you on your 401k. Lee FangJuly 15, 2013
NewsBusiness Think Tank Releasing Rival Bangladesh Safety Accord Funded by Walmart Retailers are poised to unveil a rival plan, one already panned by critics as a smokescreen designed to help them skirt responsibility for fixing factory “death traps.” Lee FangJuly 9, 2013
InvestigationJustice, World Former Chad Leader Charged With War Crimes Ronald Reagan’s support for the dictator — accused of killing and torturing his opponents — offers a cautionary tale for American intervention. Michael BronnerThe GuardianJuly 3, 2013
InvestigationEnvironment, Politics, World Troubled Waters Canada’s Experimental Lakes project has influenced environmental policy around the world. So why would the Harper government abandon it? Peter Andrey SmithThe WalrusJuly 1, 2013
AnalysisJustice, Labor Sexism in Media: Not Just an ‘Atmosphere’ It was with disgust and not a little despair that I watched this week as the New Republic’s Isaac Chotiner tried to pin Politico’s editors to the mat for much-chattered-about allegations of sexism in the newsroom… Sarah BlustainJune 21, 2013
NewsBusiness, Environment TransCanada Is Spying on Keystone XL Opponents TransCanada, the company behind the construction of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, is stirring up trouble in Nebraska as it warns local law enforcement authorities that activists and landowners opposed to the project are a potential security threat… Adam FedermanJune 20, 2013