The politics of poison
Arsenic is nearly synonymous with poison. But most people don’t realize that they consume small amounts of it in the food they eat and the ... Read More
Profiting off the GI Bill
The post-World War II GI Bill of 1944 was a hugely successful government program that helped millions of returning veterans get a college education. Under ... Read More
What it’s like for teens in ‘the box’
New York City’s Rikers Island is one of the biggest jails in the U.S., housing about 12,000 adults. But did you know hundreds of teenagers ... Read More
Investigative reporting inspires poetry
What happens when you pair young poets with journalists to investigate issues that directly affect them and their communities? The Off/Page Project, a collaboration between ... Read More
Sexual abuse of female farmworkers
Last year, a collaborative investigation pulled back the curtain on sexual abuse of female farmworkers, revealing persistent peril for women working in the food industry. ... Read More
The VA’s pain pill habit
Listen to reporter Aaron Glantz’s investigation: Since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the number of opiate prescriptions by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has skyrocketed. ... Read More
The advocate for America’s worst charities
Attorney Errol Copilevitz represents some of the worst charities in the U.S. Watch the video to find out why he doesn’t think they should close. ... Read More
Policing on camera
In August, a federal judge ruled that the New York Police Department’s stop-and-frisk policy was unconstitutional, because it resulted in discriminatory practices and unreasonable searches. ... Read More