News Analysis

The Cook County state's attorney race in Illinois could have major implications for Black-led, anti-police violence movements.

Firms scuttle reporting requirements that would allow for the government to hold them accountable.

The Pentagon is trying to cover up the toxic effects of its deadly burn pits.

A growing body of scientific evidence shows that the felling of tropical forests creates optimal conditions for the spread of mosquito-borne scourges.

Nineteen states currently allow school staff to paddle “noncompliant” students. Security staff may even use stun guns or mace.

It will be more difficult than ever to access a safe, legal abortion in Kentucky.

Clinton has judged that she can wait out public calls for her to release the transcripts of speeches to Goldman Sachs.

Only 15 percent of new chemical notices contain any information about the materials' impact on health.

It's a start in the slow path to justice for those who were victimized by lenders or caught in a financial trap.

ALEC's agenda would transform public education from an accountable institution that serves the public into one that serves private, for-profit interests.