AnalysisTechnology How Spy Agency Contractors Have Already Abused Their Power “I, sitting at my desk, certainly had the authorities to wiretap anyone, from you, or your accountant, to a federal judge, to even the President if I had a personal email,” Edward Snowden, the Booz Allen Hamilton whistleblower, told The Guardian… Lee FangJune 11, 2013
AnalysisJustice Is Homeland Security Spying on You? Since 9/11 the United States has spent a staggering $791 billion on homeland security, according to Mattea Kramer and Chris Hellmann of the National Priorities Project… Adam FedermanJune 6, 2013
AnalysisImmigration, Justice Their Day in Court On May 6, the Washington Monthly published my Investigative Fund report on US Border Patrol agents firing their weapons into Mexico; in six cases, they killed Mexican civilians in Mexican territory… John Carlos FreyMay 23, 2013
AnalysisLabor, World Bangladesh – Savar Solutions and Fast Fashion May Not Be Compatible In the aftermath of the Rana Plaza fire there has been a lot of finger-pointing as to who bears the majority of the blame for the disaster that left over 1,100 workers dead. Heather WhiteMay 21, 2013
AnalysisBusiness, Politics How Did These Five Lobbyists Become Congressional Staffers? For years, congressional staffers have been cashing in their government experience for more lucrative positions lobbying in the private sector. But as Lee… Lee FangMay 6, 2013
AnalysisBusiness, Politics Charles Koch Reflects on 2012 Elections In a letter sent to tens of thousands of employees, Charles Koch reflects on the 2012 election and the defeat of the GOP — and promises to do more to “persuade politicians.” Lee FangApril 2, 2013
AnalysisLabor Investigative Reporting’s Gender Problem Thanks to Sheila Coronel for her provocative post earlier this week, “Is Investigative Reporting Dominated by Men?”… Esther KaplanMarch 14, 2013
AnalysisBusiness, Justice Local Investigative Journalism Watch In the wake of the economic crisis, local investigative journalism outlets are filling a gap left by mass newsroom layoffs and dwindling resources. We’ve rounded up some of the best reporting in recent weeks on the gaps in state healthcare coverage in Iowa to abuse in California’s state education… Leticia MirandaFebruary 26, 2013
AnalysisJustice, World Can Ivory Coast’s “Street General” Get a Fair Trial? Charles Ble Goude, the leader of an Ivory Coast youth militia who was arrested last month after nearly two years on the run, does not know where Ivorian authorities are keeping him…. Robbie Corey-BouletFebruary 13, 2013
AnalysisBusiness, Environment Acclimatizing to a new New York Times Last week we learned that the New York Times was closing down its environment desk. Jayati VoraJanuary 18, 2013