Analysis

The Killing of Henry Glover: Who Else Knew?

When I began investigating the mysterious death of Henry Glover, one of the most notable aspects of the case was the lack of documents.

A.C. ThompsonJune 14, 2010

InvestigationBusiness, Health

The Poison Crib

New evidence has emerged that using chemical flame retardants, especially in baby products which are in little danger of catching fire, can do more harm than good.

Sheila KaplanSalon.comJune 14, 2010

InvestigationWorld

In the Shadow of the Serengeti

To make room for its ecotourism industry, Tanzania is forcing villagers off their land. And a $16,500-a-night “bush-chic” reserve owned by hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones is one of the beneficiaries.

Marc PerelmanThe NationJune 14, 2010

ImpactJustice

Five Indicted in Glover Case

Three New Orleans police officers and two former officers have been indicted in the shooting death of Henry Glover, a resident of New Orleans who bled to death while in police custody in the days after Hurricane Katrina.

Esther KaplanJune 11, 2010

AnalysisImmigration

On the Migrant Trail

6:15 a.m.: I pull up to the Southside Presbyterian Church in Tucson. A dozen Latino men are waiting for work out front. One of them flags me, mistaking me for someone with a job to offer. I drive past him, into the parking lot where two women in broad-brimmed hats are…

Gaiutra BahadurJune 10, 2010

InvestigationEnvironment, Health, World

Sweet and Lowdown

Would you like some deforestation with your organic sugar? Federal organic standards have no problem with that.

Heather RogersMother JonesJune 10, 2010

NewsLabor

American Apparel Won’t Hire You Unless You’re Hot

Nice scoop by Gawker. The website published documentation today of American Apparel’s “Full Body Head to Toe” Employment Policy — that requires…

Marissa Colon-MargoliesJune 9, 2010

Inside TIJournalism

IFUND Reporter on Human Trafficking and Media Panel

Some of you may remember our two-part series last fall on sex trafficking in The Nation (for those who aren’t, I highly recommend reading it, even if you can’t make it to the event).

Jayati VoraJune 9, 2010

InvestigationBusiness

God, Science and Philanthropy

With its deep pockets, the Templeton Foundation is rewriting the academic landscape by giving scientific legitimacy to religion. And the new chairman of the ‘nonpartisan’ group has strong ties to the far right.

Nathan SchneiderThe NationJune 3, 2010

InvestigationLabor, World

Mexico’s Squid Sweatshops

Much of the squid sold in the United States was processed in horrendous conditions in Mexico. Welcome to the Santa Rosalia factory in Baja California Sur.

Virginia Sole-SmithThe ProgressiveMay 28, 2010

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