AnalysisImmigration, Justice Custody Battles The fate of kids whose undocumented parents are swept into an immigration dragnet has largely escaped the attention of mainstream media, but a recent ABC News investigation tackles the issue… Aaron NelsenFebruary 10, 2012
NewsJustice, World Swiss Judge Reopens Khmer Rouge Case With UN backing, a Swiss Judge is braving the opposition of the entire Cambodian legal establishment to pursue investigations of alleged crimes against humanity and war crimes in that country. Douglas GillisonFebruary 9, 2012
BackstoryWorld The Backstory: Joshua E.S. Phillips Investigative Fund reporter Joshua E.S. Phillips discusses the “Detainee Abuse Task Force” which was created in Iraq to investigative allegations of cruel treatment of detainees. Despite their handling of hundreds of cases, not a single one led to a court martial hearing. Phillips discusses the culture of torture that may persist within the Army as a result of impunity for abuses committed during the Bush administration. Joshua E. S. PhillipsFebruary 6, 2012
InvestigationImmigration, Justice, World US Asylum Seekers in Liberian Prisons A US policy of criminalizing undocumented immigrants has led deportees to be jailed and ostracized once they’re returned. Deepa Fernandes & Abdulai BahThe NationFebruary 2, 2012
InvestigationBusiness A Narrowed Gaze Once the middle class started investing in stocks, business news narrowed its focus to investor concerns, going back to its early 20th century roots as a servant of the markets. Dean StarkmanColumbia Journalism ReviewFebruary 1, 2012
InvestigationPolitics The GOP’s New Southern Strategy Republicans are using the redistricting process to undermine minority voting power and ensure their party’s dominance. Ari BermanThe NationJanuary 31, 2012
NewsJustice Cruel and Unusual Punishment The latest edition of Dart Society Reports, the publication of the organization for journalists who cover violence, has as its cover story a chilling account of solitary confinement in America. Jayati VoraJanuary 30, 2012
InvestigationPolitics Paid for by Sheldon Adelson Newt Gingrich went from Middle East moderate to saber-rattling hawk after Sheldon Adelson’s millions began flowing into the candidate’s coffers. Wayne BarrettThe Daily BeastJanuary 18, 2012
NewsJustice, World Cambodia Rejects UN Genocide Judge New York — In another blow to investigations for alleged genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, Cambodian officials are set to reject a United Nations judge nominated for a court created for the crimes of the Khmer Rouge, officials said. Douglas GillisonJanuary 15, 2012
BackstoryWorld The Backstory: Kiera Feldman Kiera Feldman talks about immersion journalism, how she decided join a Birthright trip to Israel, what it was like to watch Birthrighters “check their liberalism at Zionism’s door,” and the responses to her piece from the Jewish media. Kiera FeldmanJanuary 13, 2012