September 2015 Archive
How States Handle Drug Use During Pregnancy
Across the country, hundreds of pregnant women and new mothers have been accused of child abuse or other crimes when they or their newborns tested positive for controlled substances. Laws on drug testing of infants and new mothers vary, but the stakes are always high. Here is a survey of state laws.
How Some Alabama Hospitals Quietly Drug Test New Mothers — Without Their Consent
As hundreds of Alabama women face child endangerment charges, hospitals are mostly mum on their testing policies – even with the patients.
Two Who Moved Through Europe’s Revolving-Door Prisons Get Terrorist Designation
Authorities say former members of a Paris neighborhood gang ended up aiding the Charlie Hebdo attack, recruiting militant fighters to Syria.
大学财源滚滚 学生负债累累
ProPublica在分析了教育部最近公布的数据后，发现一些全美最有财力的大学让他们的贫困学生为学费背上沉重债务。
Exploding Gas Tanks, Defective Air Bags and Other Car-Company Scandals (MuckReads Weekly)
There’s a long history of car company scandals – and sluggish responses from regulators.
The Stories of Everyday Lives, Hidden in Reams of Data
Data journalists use data to tell stories that help readers make better choices and live better lives.
New Data Reveals Stark Gaps in Graduation Rates Between Poor and Wealthy Students
For the first time ever, the public can see the graduation rates for Pell Grant recipients at over 1,000 schools.
Troubled California Group Home to Close
Management’s decision to close a home in Long Beach ends one crisis, but the state is still seeking answers for dealing with its most troubled children.
A Closer Look: I’m Not (Just) Your Paperboy
Why more newsrooms should embrace crowd-powered journalism.
As Pope Pushes to Help the Poor, Catholic Universities Leave Them Behind
Many Catholic colleges leave low-income students with big debts. And wealthy Catholic schools that provide generous support don’t enroll many poor students.
