Investigations

The Real War on Families: Why the U.S. Needs Paid Leave Now

Investigation reveals the devastating effects of the lack of paid family leave: Our data show nearly 1 in 4 employed mothers return to work within two weeks of childbirth.

Sharon Lerner

Fracking the Poor

A 5-month investigation reveals that fracking operations in California are disproportionately concentrated in poor communities of color—and may be causing alarming health effects.

Hannah Guzik

The Missing Native Vote

Nearly 50 years after the Voting Rights Act, American Indians still don't have equal access to the ballot box.

Stephanie Woodard