InvestigationBusiness, Justice The Promise of Mortgage Relief Women struggling with fallout from the mortgage crisis could get help in 2010 — if the federal government starts analyzing lending data for gender bias. Part three of a series. (See parts 1 and 2.) Molly M. GintyWomensEnewsJanuary 17, 2010
InvestigationBusiness, Justice For Women, Home Ownership Became a Debt Trap Women’s large-scale entry into home ownership coincided with the advent of toxic, high-risk instruments in the mortgage market. From financial security to crushed dreams. Part two of a series. (See parts 1 and 3.) Molly M. GintyWomensEnewsJanuary 15, 2010
InvestigationBusiness, Justice In Subprime Fallout, Women Take a Heavy Hit An extensive analysis of mortgage lending data suggests credit-worthy women were unfairly stuck with subprime “toxic” debt said to be for high-risk borrowers. Part one of a series. (See parts 2 and 3.) Molly M. GintyWomensEnewsJanuary 14, 2010
InvestigationJustice Despite Court Ban, Texas Puts Mentally Retarded to Death A Supreme Court ruling barred the execution of mentally retarded inmates, but allowed each state to set its own definition. Texas chose to grant enormous leeway to psychologists, with troubling results. Renée FeltzDemocracy Now!January 12, 2010
InvestigationJustice Mentally disabled inmates remain on death row The Supreme Court’s Atkins decision struck down executions of the mentally retarded. But dozens of mentally disabled men remain on death row in Texas, with few avenues for appeal. Renée FeltzFree Speech Radio NetworkJanuary 11, 2010
InvestigationJustice Cracked Despite a U.S. Supreme Court ban, Texas has continued to send mentally retarded criminals to death row. Will a Mexican immigrant’s case correct this injustice? Renée FeltzThe Texas ObserverJanuary 8, 2010
InvestigationPolitics Report Card Despite progress on transparency since President Obama took office, there have been plenty of missed opportunities in areas such as state secrets, FOIA requests, White House visitor records, and more. Clint HendlerColumbia Journalism ReviewJanuary 5, 2010
InvestigationWorld A Troubled Peace in Northern Ireland A decade after a brokered peace, some elements of the IRA have morphed into criminal gangs — that prey largely on fellow Catholics J. Malcolm GarciaThe Washington TimesDecember 29, 2009
InvestigationWorld Afghan Lobby Scam A private memo from lobbying powerhouse Patton Boggs reveals that a Pentagon contractor currently under Congressional investigation has sought to influence U.S. policy in Afghanistan. Aram RostonThe NationDecember 22, 2009
InvestigationWorld Gaza Power Strip The Palestinian power plant has endured bombings, embargoes and blockades: can it ever fully power Gaza’s grid? Weinberger takes a look at the engineers who try to keep the lights on in that war-torn region. Sharon WeinbergerSpectrumDecember 15, 2009