April 2015 Archive
Alabama Bill Would Increase Workers' Comp Benefits for Amputees
A proposal to nearly triple the maximum compensation for workers who lose a limb follows a ProPublica/NPR story that showed Alabama to have the lowest permanent partial disability benefits in the country.
Mark Cuban’s Advice a 'Recipe For Making All Of Us Sick,' Expert Says
The Dallas Mavericks owner suggests quarterly bloodwork for those who can afford it, as a way of creating a personal benchmark. A national expert on overtesting explains why that isn’t a good idea.
NYC Public Housing: Fixing a Leak with a Bucket
The New York City Housing Authority, the country's largest public housing agency, says it’s made major progress responding to residents’ requests for repairs. Residents tell a different story.
Investigative Journalism, Illustrated: A Q&A With Level 14 Creators
Illustrated film explores the dangers faced by residents and staff at a group home that housed some of California's most disturbed and troubled children.
Level 14: Inside One of California's Most Dangerous Juvenile Homes
Video: Inside One of California's Most Dangerous Juvenile Homes
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How a home for troubled children came undone and what it means for California’s chance at reform.
Prolific Pardoner? Obama Grants Clemency to 22 Prisoners This Week, But Has Denied Thousands
Is this the beginning of a new trend in commutations?
