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Lois Beckett has reported on changes in the news industry for the Nieman Journalism Lab. She was a 2010 Village Voice Media Fellow at the SF Weekly. She has written for the Times of India, the Accra Daily Mail, and the Reading Eagle, among others. She graduated from Harvard College with a degree in Social Studies.

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In Minn. Redistricting Battle, Powerful Players Clash — With Citizens on Sidelines

Nov. 16, 2011, 5:38 p.m.

An unfolding legal fight shows how difficult it is for anyone outside of political parties to have an impact on redistricting

In Nevada, Opaque Groups Square Off Over Redistricting

Nov. 9, 2011, 4:08 p.m.

Who funded the legal battles over Nevada’s redistricting? Voters may never know.

Is Partisan Gerrymandering Unconstitutional?

Nov. 7, 2011, 3:10 p.m.

A quick look at the Supreme Court’s divided record on redistricting for political gain.

Redistricting, a Devil’s Dictionary

Nov. 2, 2011, 10:08 a.m.

Redistricting is a hard-knuckled game, in which voters often lose. Here are the colorful, and telling, terms used by insiders.

Globalizing Occupy Wall Street: From Chile to Israel, Protests Erupt

Oct. 25, 2011, 12:27 p.m.

A closer look at protests in five countries—including the tent occupations that prefigured Occupy Wall Street.

What Is the Keystone XL Pipeline — and Why Is It So Controversial?

Oct. 14, 2011, 12:40 p.m.

We sort through Keystone XL’s economic promises, environmental risks and the conflicts of interest that continue to make headlines.

Our Guide to Obama’s Floundering Foreclosure Programs

Oct. 7, 2011, 1:19 p.m.

The Obama administration’s efforts to address the foreclosure crisis have resulted in struggling programs, recycled ideas and little chance of significant improvement.

What Are the Latest Revelations About Koch Industries?

Oct. 4, 2011, 11:04 a.m.

Our guide to the latest allegations about America’s second-largest private corporation.

The Hidden Hands in Redistricting: Corporations and Other Powerful Interests

Sept. 23, 2011, 10:03 a.m.

Opaque redistricting groups are being quietly bankrolled by corporations, unions and others. They are working not to help voters in the communities they claim to represent but to improve the prospects of their political allies or to harm their enemies.

SEC Proposes Ban on Magnetar-Like Deals

Sept. 20, 2011, 12:42 p.m.

The SEC moves to ban the questionable Wall Street deals that, as we detailed, helped fuel the financial crisis.

Key Context on Obama’s Vague Proposed Millionaires’ Tax

Sept. 19, 2011, 5:06 p.m.

We run through what’s actually known about the so-called ‘Buffett Tax,’ the impact it might have on the deficit and the history behind it all.

America’s Most Outrageous Teacher Cheating Scandals

Sept. 19, 2011, 1:40 p.m.

Many states still fail to follow up on evidence of teacher cheating. Here’s our rundown of the long history of such cheating.

Despite Sweeping Scandals, Big States Don’t Check for Cheating by Teachers

Sept. 13, 2011, 12:27 p.m.

California no longer screens for teacher cheating, while Texas, New Jersey and Pennsylvania chose not to investigate suspicious results.

The Best, Most Damning Reporting of the 9/11 Era

Sept. 12, 2011, 12:16 p.m.

Our list of the most seminal stories of the years after Sept. 11, the ones that reveal the reality about the attacks, the attackers and how our government changed in the post-9/11 era.

2012 Presidential Campaign Reading Guides

Aug. 30, 2011, 4:43 p.m.

Here are our guides to the best reading on the presidential candidates. We’ve picked through the day-to-day coverage to help give you a sense of the candidates’ actual record.

Billions Meant for Struggling Homeowners May Pay Down Deficit Instead

Aug. 25, 2011, 3:28 p.m.

An estimated $30 billion from the bailout that was slated to help homeowners is likely to be used to pay down the debt.

Our Guide to the Best Coverage of Ron Paul and His Record

Aug. 23, 2011, 2:19 p.m.

Ron Paul’s tiny-government ideals have become increasingly relevant. Here’s our guide to some of the best reading on the Texas Congressman.

FAQ: Key Questions on Libya’s Coming Transition

Aug. 22, 2011, 12:37 p.m.

We’re laying out important questions about what’s happening in Libya, and we want you to play a part.

Can Turning Foreclosures Into Rental Properties Save the Housing Market?

Aug. 12, 2011, 3:20 p.m.

The federal government is looking for ways to turn foreclosed homes into rental properties. Will private investors bite?

Why Looming Budget Battles Might Still Shut Down the Gov’t

Aug. 9, 2011, 3:45 p.m.

The Securities and Exchange Commission, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Health and Human Services could face partial shutdowns this fall, as a politically polarized Congress faces a Sept. 30 deadline to approve a new federal budget.

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