What Advocates Are Saying About South Carolina’s Refusal to Evacuate Prisoners in Hurricane Florence’s Path
Prisoners in the hurricane's path will not be evacuated—and many are outraged.
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A New Database Tracks the Fate of Hurricane Maria’s Indirect Victims
Three organizations collected reports from Puerto Ricans who believed their loved ones died as a result of Hurricane Maria but whose death certificates didn't indicate storm conditions as a cause of death.
Did Trump Call Sessions ‘Retarded’?
The real harm against disabled Americans isn't the president's ableist rhetoric; it's his ableist policies.
Viewfinder: The Philippines Prepares for a Massive Typhoon
A resident secures the roof of his house to a tree in preparation for Super Typhoon Mangkhut.
Trump Says the East Coast Is ‘Absolutely Prepared’ for Hurricane Florence. Is That True?
If recent federal disaster response is any indication, the president's boast is wildly misleading.
Are Trump’s Tweets Self-Defeating?
New research finds incivility decreases politicians' public approval, even in a hyper-partisan environment.
Viewfinder: Demonstrators Protest Government Austerity With Pop-Up Soup Kitchens in Argentina
Volunteers prepare a free meal at a soup kitchen in Buenos Aires during a protest against the government of Argentine President Mauricio Macri.
A New Website Shows Nearly Half of E.U. Clinical Trial Data Isn’t Publicly Disclosed
After making a tool that tracks how well drug testers follow U.S. law, researchers turned to an even bigger market for drug trials: the European Union.
Hurricane Florence’s Hidden Dangers
Some of the storm's risks are not so obvious, from rivers of toxic waste to unevacuated prisons.