InvestigationImmigration, Labor Bound for America Enticed by unscrupulous recruiters, saddled with thousands of dollars of debt, and working in exploitive, often abusive conditions, guest workers in the United States are legal — but vulnerable to a modern form of indentured servitude. John BoweMother JonesMay 5, 2010
InvestigationWorld The Continuation of Poverty Jeffrey Sachs brought “shock therapy” to the economies of Russia and Poland. Now he’s set out to solve poverty in sub-Saharan Africa. Victoria SchlesingerHarper'sMay 1, 2010
InvestigationEnvironment, Politics EPA Staffers Were Forced to Ignore Science EPA staffers have been forced to ignore relevant science, have lacked key monitoring data on human health and environmental impacts and more, according to the findings of a scientific advisory board. Sheila KaplanPolitics DailyApril 28, 2010
InvestigationJustice Copley v. Account-ability A 2006 court decision may be protecting California police officers who use excessive force. In Fresno, it has helped 27 officers involved in repeat shootings avoid public scrutiny. (Part 1 in a series.) Ali WinstonColorlines.comApril 24, 2010
InvestigationPolitics The Albany Handshake Experts have ranked New York’s state legislature among the nation’s most dysfunctional. But it’s a dysfunction that works quite well — for some. Christopher KetchamHarper'sApril 22, 2010
InvestigationBusiness, Politics, World Fueling the Afghan War The effort to keep fuel flowing for the American military has led to questionable alliances in Kyrgyzstan and allegations of corruption entangling the US government. Aram RostonThe NationApril 21, 2010
InvestigationWorld Disposable Soldiers Chuck Luther is the latest victim of the military willfully misdiagnosing injured soldiers with a “pre-existing” personality disorder — and discharging them without the health benefits they desperately need. Joshua KorsThe NationApril 21, 2010
InvestigationPolitics Bloomberg’s Offshore Millions A charitable foundation controlled by New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg shunted hundreds of millions of dollars into offshore tax havens, producing nothing in revenue for the city. Aram RostonNew York ObserverApril 20, 2010
InvestigationBusiness, Environment Green Gone Wrong Are today’s much-touted “green” products — carbon offsets, organic food, biofuels, and eco-friendly cars and homes — really saving the environment? Heather RogersScribnerApril 20, 2010
InvestigationEnvironment, Politics Sapping the Superfund’s Strength As Washington dithers, sites long slated for clean up continue to threaten human health, coating homes and yards with poisonous dust and saturating the air near schools. Sheila Kaplan & Marilyn Berlin SnellThe NationApril 15, 2010