BackstoryJustice The Backstory: Rosa Goldensohn and Rachael Levy Goldensohn and Levy discuss cultivating sources, reporting on law enforcement agencies, and creating a reporting plan. Rosa Goldensohn & Rachael LevyFebruary 20, 2015
InvestigationWorld Fighting ISIS in Iraq How the P.K.K., Peshmerga, and a few westerners are fighting ISIS. James HarkinVanity FairFebruary 18, 2015
InvestigationBusiness, Politics Congress Incorporated A wave of lobbyists has arrived on Capitol Hill. But this time, they’re occupying top staff positions in the new Congress. Lee FangThe NationFebruary 11, 2015
ProjectBusiness, Politics Lobbying Exposed A series on lobbying, secret money, and the influence industry. Lee FangFebruary 11, 2015
NewsPolitics, World Who Are the Billionaires Attacking Obama’s Iran Diplomacy? GOP megadonor Paul Singer and Hillary Clinton–backer Richard Perry have more in common than you’d think. Eli CliftonFebruary 3, 2015
InvestigationBusiness, World The Battle over Colombia’s Gold As a gold rush sweeps through Colombia, narco-traffickers have turned to the precious metal to make up for lost profits in the drug trade. Nadja DrostViceJanuary 15, 2015
NewsPolitics, World GOP Mega-Donor Sheldon Adelson Funds Mysterious Anti-Iran Pressure Group United Against Nuclear Iran collected nearly one-third of its 2013 revenue from the Las Vegas based casino magnate. Eli CliftonJanuary 14, 2015
InvestigationJustice When Being Valedictorian Isn’t Enough An increasing emphasis on SAT scores is making it harder for black and Latino students to get into New York City’s best public colleges. Meredith Kolodner & LynNell HancockThe AtlanticJanuary 13, 2015
NewsBusiness, Labor Big Tobacco Pledge to Eliminate Child Labor Major tobacco companies, including Altria Group and R.J. Reynolds, have signed a pledge of commitment to “progressively eliminate all forms of child labor” by working with growers and other players throughout their supply chains. Roz HunterJanuary 12, 2015
InvestigationBusiness The State Where Giving Birth Can Be Criminal Tennessee is arresting women for using drugs while pregnant, even though many can’t access drug treatment. Rachael Levy & Rosa GoldensohnThe NationDecember 15, 2014