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
InvestigationBusiness, Environment Offset Buyers Beware To Western consumers, carbon offsets sound good on paper — but the devil is in the details. On the ground, many of these enterprises are dubious at best. Heather RogersThe NationApril 15, 2010
InvestigationJustice How Father Maciel Built His Empire Mexico City is a flashpoint in the deepening Legion scandal, which reveals how money buys power — and protection — in the Vatican. (Part 2 of 2; read part 1 here). Jason BerryNational Catholic ReporterApril 12, 2010
InvestigationWorld Pushed by China, Tibetans Leave Nepal Political instability, economic uncertainty, and pressure from China bear down on one of world’s most vulnerable populations. Greg BrunoGlobal PostApril 12, 2010
InvestigationBusiness, Politics 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 10, 2010