InvestigationJustice, Politics How to Destroy a Public-School System In Philadelphia, education reformers got everything they wanted. Look where the city’s schools are now. Daniel DenvirThe NationSeptember 30, 2014
InvestigationPolitics Are Venture Capitalists Poised to ‘Disrupt’ Education? Venture capitalists and for-profit firms are salivating over the exploding $788.7 billion market in K-12 education. Lee FangThe NationSeptember 25, 2014
InvestigationWorld The Rise of West African Piracy Despite US military efforts, maritime insecurity has been markedly on the rise in the Gulf of Guinea. Nick TurseTomDispatchSeptember 25, 2014
NewsTechnology How Digital Media Affects Investigative Reporters Worldwide A new study details both the risks and opportunities created by media innovation in the past ten years. Allison PohleSeptember 22, 2014
InvestigationBusiness, Politics, World The Saudi Lobbying Complex As the Obama administration signals an effort to partner with the kingdom as its key ally against ISIS, the Saudi government adds GOP Super PAC Chair Norm Coleman to its payroll. Lee FangThe NationSeptember 18, 2014
NewsPolitics Out-of-State Money Surges Into Alabama Congressional Race Gary Palmer claims his think tank’s funding is “almost entirely” from individuals. That isn’t true. Eli CliftonSeptember 18, 2014
InvestigationBusiness, Politics, World Who’s Paying the Pro-War Pundits? Talking heads are fanning fears of ISIS — but the public doesn’t know about their links to Pentagon contractors. Lee FangThe NationSeptember 12, 2014
InvestigationPolitics, World How Not to Win Hearts and Minds in Africa A hushed Pentagon investigation reveals just how poorly US Africa Command has handled its humanitarian missions. Nick TurseTomDispatchSeptember 7, 2014
BackstoryWorld The Backstory: Vivian Salama Salama discusses how she approached the topic of drone strikes and PTSD while reporting from Yemen. Vivian SalamaSeptember 3, 2014
AnalysisPolitics, World AIPAC’s Fight Against Iran Diplomacy How the Israel lobby is pushing us to war with Iran. Ali GharibSeptember 2, 2014