InvestigationWorld Sino the Times China’s new English-language world media service has an annual budget nearly 20 times that of the BBC. But can China’s billions buy media credibility? Sambuddha Mitra MustafiColumbia Journalism ReviewMay 3, 2012
InvestigationWorld Burma Gold Rush It’s not China. But the thaw in Burma has triggered a wave of investors who see an emerging market where there once was brutal military rule. Joshua KurlantzickProspect MagazineApril 27, 2012
InvestigationImmigration, Politics Crossing the Line at the Border Eight people have been killed along the Mexican border in the past two years. Did US immigration agents use excessive force? This is the first of a three-part investigation; see Part 2 and Part 3. John Carlos FreyNeed to KnowApril 20, 2012
InvestigationHealth, Immigration, Politics Death Along the Border Insufficient training and little public oversight have led to problems, including violence against migrants. John Carlos FreyLos Angeles TimesApril 20, 2012
InvestigationJustice The Prison Problem in Pennsylvania A DOJ probe into the mental health program at a medium security prison could put solitary confinement on trial. Matt StroudThe NationApril 18, 2012
InvestigationBusiness, Environment, Health BP’s Toxic Legacy Gulf residents and cleanup workers continue to suffer serious health problems from the 2010 disaster, but the oil giant is not being held to account. Antonia JuhaszThe NationApril 18, 2012
InvestigationBusiness Good Riddance to the Tax Refund Loan Refund anticipation loans, part of a fraud-ridden industry, are targeted at low-income people at exorbitant subprime fees. Kai WrightReutersApril 17, 2012
InvestigationBusiness, Politics The Price of Romney as Savior The GOP presidential hopeful touts his success with the Salt Lake City Olympics on the campaign trail — but maintains ties to central figures in the Olympic Games scandals. Wayne BarrettThe Daily BeastApril 12, 2012
InvestigationBusiness, Immigration, Justice, Politics Gambling on Immigration Detention One Georgia county bet its financial future on becoming a regional center for immigrant detention. But harsh immigration politics scared off the very workers farmers depend on for the harvest. Hannah Rappleye & Lisa Riordan SevilleThe NationApril 11, 2012
InvestigationWorld Testing Myanmar’s Political Dispensation Two years after the last general election, after a sweep of political reforms, Myanmar’s National League for Democracy is contesting all available constituencies. Delphine SchrankThe New York TimesMarch 31, 2012