NewsJustice, Labor Interns at a Civil Rights Org Say They Were Fired for Disrespecting Walmart Does big business influence the Organization for Chinese Americans? Lee FangAugust 5, 2013
InvestigationBusiness, Labor, Politics The Invisible Workforce Women who care for poor kids are often mothers living in poverty themselves. E. Tammy KimThe NationAugust 1, 2013
InvestigationBusiness, Health Merchants of Meth With big profits on the line, the drug industry is pulling out campaign-style dirty tricks to keep selling the meds that cooks turn into crank. Jonah EngleMother JonesAugust 1, 2013
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