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
NewsHealth, Justice New Study Shows Falling Abortion Rate Since self-abortions aren’t recorded, the apparent drop may be partially illusory. Lindsay BeyersteinFebruary 5, 2014
NewsBusiness, Politics Farm Bill Cuts Food Stamps, Preserves Handouts to Koch Industries The new Farm Bill cuts programs to needy families while handing over big giveaways to Koch Industries. Lee FangFebruary 5, 2014
InvestigationBusiness, Labor 12-Year-Olds Picking Tobacco Harvesting tobacco exposes workers to as much nicotine as a pack a day of cigarettes. So why is it legal for kids as young as 12 to do this work? Rayner RamirezFusionFebruary 4, 2014
InvestigationJustice, World Inside the Iron Closet What it’s like to be gay in Putin’s Russia amidst an alarming — and frequently violent — government crackdown. Jeff SharletGQFebruary 4, 2014