Is the Coal Industry on Its Way Out?
The federal government's new moratorium on mining leases is just one of many setbacks for Big Coal.
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Bringing Sexual Assault on Campus Into the Light
Efforts to increase transparency—and safety—at colleges and universities.
How a Telecom Helped the Government Spy on Me
When federal agents investigated a story Raymond Bonner wrote, they violated Department of Justice rules and his privacy in many of the ways Edward Snowden has suggested could happen.
How the Obama Administration Helped Kill a Transparency Push on Military Aid
Last year a bipartisan effort to force more transparency about military aid failed after objections from the Pentagon. Will the same thing happen this year?
How the Obama Administration Is Hurting American Workers
The White House needs to push new policies and trade agreements.
As Need for New Flood Maps Rises, Congress and Obama Cut Funding
FEMA maps that dictate insurance premiums for millions of Americans are dangerously outdated. Can we get them ready before another Katrina or Sandy?