AnalysisBusiness A New Consensus on the Future of News The future isn’t what it used to be, and that’s a good thing. Dean StarkmanFebruary 28, 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
AnalysisPolitics Former NSA Contractor Lobbyists Head Key Congressional Committees The House Homeland Security Committee and the House Intelligence Committee are managed by former lobbyists for major NSA contractors. Lee FangFebruary 25, 2014
AnalysisBusiness, Politics Bob Barr’s Missing Résumé Barr, who is now running for Congress, has a private-sector career filled with work for the lobbying industry and for causes that run counter to his political persona. Lee FangFebruary 24, 2014
InvestigationJustice Sexual Assault at God’s Harvard Patrick Henry College was supposed to be a safe place. For these young women, it wasn’t. Kiera FeldmanNew RepublicFebruary 21, 2014
AnalysisJustice, World Ugandan President Says He’ll Sign Harsh Anti-Gay Bill The proposed bill would further criminalize homosexuality. Andy KopsaFebruary 21, 2014
InvestigationBusiness, Politics The Shadow Lobbying Complex On paper, influence peddling has declined. In reality, it has gone underground. Lee FangThe NationFebruary 20, 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