InvestigationWorld The Deadliest Place in Mexico Who’s killing the people of the Juarez Valley? Hint: It’s not just the drug cartels. Melissa del BosqueThe Texas ObserverFebruary 29, 2012
InvestigationWorld Crime Scenes of the Khmer A table of estimated death tolls for the crime scenes identified in Case 004 of the Khmer Rouge war crimes trial. See the full story here: “Extraordinary Injustice.” Douglas GillisonThe Investigative FundFebruary 27, 2012
InvestigationWorld Extraordinary Injustice The UN’s war crimes tribunal in Cambodia was supposed to be free of political influence. But two cases will never see the light of day — because the prime minister won’t allow it. Douglas GillisonThe Investigative Fund, AARP MagazineFebruary 27, 2012
InvestigationBusiness, Environment, Politics Hanford’s Toxic Avengers The Department of Energy may be suppressing deadly cleanup flaws at one of the most toxic nuclear waste sites in the world. Joshua FrankSeattle WeeklyFebruary 22, 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
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
InvestigationBusiness A Home Owners’ Revolt Against the Banks MERS, the massive registry that tracks sales of mortgages, just may provide a loophole allowing homeowners to escape foreclosure. Christopher KetchamHarper'sJanuary 10, 2012
InvestigationImmigration, Labor, Politics NAFTA’s Human Costs NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement, was hailed as a boon to economies on both sides of the border. A look at the policy’s human costs. David BaconThe Investigative FundJanuary 10, 2012