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
AnalysisJustice, World Ugandan President Says He’ll Sign Harsh Anti-Gay Bill The proposed bill would further criminalize homosexuality. Andy KopsaFebruary 21, 2014
AnalysisBusiness Ezra Klein and the Early-Mover Disadvantage No one knows if these new personal-franchise journalism ventures are going to work. Dean StarkmanJanuary 22, 2014
AnalysisBusiness, Politics IRS Dark Money Reforms Would Leave Lobbying Groups Untouched The proposed rule would do little to deter powerful individuals or large companies from engaging in limitless dark money electioneering. Lee FangJanuary 10, 2014
AnalysisBusiness Newspapers Continue Demonstrating Indispensability Deeply reported mega-series in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal add vastly to public knowledge. Dean StarkmanDecember 16, 2013
AnalysisBusiness Bloomberg News at a Crossroads Allegations that it spiked a China investigation shine a light on its business model. Dean StarkmanNovember 11, 2013
AnalysisBusiness, Politics Predatory Lenders Fight Regulators With Offer of $500 Visa Gift Cards Predatory lenders are using a front group to fight back against against government oversight. Lee FangOctober 28, 2013
AnalysisBusiness, Health How Breast Cancer ‘Awareness’ Might Cause Cancer As a growing body of evidence has shown, the cosmetic companies behind some of the Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaigns may actually be contributing to the epidemic. Eric WuestewaldOctober 21, 2013
AnalysisHealth, Politics Rep. Pompeo Explains Why He Wants to Defund Health Program He Supports The congresman says he supports money for federal health centers, but opposes federal money for the same program if it comes from the Affordable Care Act. Lee FangOctober 15, 2013