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Hidden Figures

The 2020 census will shape the future of our democracy. The Trump administration is working to make that future whiter and more conservative.

Mighty Morphin Power Player

What does Hillary’s top political benefactor want from a Clinton administration?.

Don't Mourn. Fight

The threat of authoritarianism requires all hands on deck.

A Fish Out Of Water

Can farmers in Iowa help save the world’s seafood supply?

Blowing It

A drifting herbicide is damaging the nation’s crops. Is Monsanto profiting off the problem?

Take This Waiver And Call Me In The Morning

Why are doctors helping patients skip their shots?

Moscow On The Potomac

It’s about much, much more than Russia.

Arrested Development

Under Jeff Sessions, the Justice Department is backing away from investigating crooked police— and not just in big cities.

The New Trump Democrat

Why progressives are rooting for Richard Ojeda—a pro-pot, pro-coal West Virginia populist who voted for the president

Pregnant While Black

Racism is dangerous for moms and babies. But there’s a surprisingly simple and effective way to minimize the risk. 

Addicted To Hate

Inside the movement that’s trying to help white supremacists kick violent racism for good

Commitment Issues

Desperate families are having their opioid-addicted relatives locked up for treatment. But does forced rehab work?

We Are All Men Here!

My weekend at Camp Lost Boys with 100 other transgender guys

On The Record

The father of turntablism breaks down DJing, Drake, and Netflix’s new series The Get Down.

Houston, We Have Progress

The Good News: Democrats’ Future Might Be In Texas. The Bad News: See The Good News.

Corruption Isn't Just Another Scandal. It's The Rot At The Core

We’re launching a new reporting project.

Should Ecosystems Have Legal Rights?

Should ecosystems have legal rights?

Voting Rights Are On A Roll

After an orgy of Republican voter suppression in 2018, voting rights may finally be a winning issue for Democrats.

The Beto Bump Has Texas Democrats Feeling.... Hopeful?

Beto O’Rourke may have been defeated, but he powered a Democratic resurgence in Texas.

Get In Line. Follow The Rules. Go To Jail.

A Haitian asylum-seeker’s nightmare journey shows the extreme human toll of Trump’s immigration regime.

Life After Life

Thousands were locked up for crimes they committed as teens. The Supreme Court has given them a chance at freedom. Now comes the hard part.

Bach, Don't Kill My Vibe

Behind the hit podcast that applies classical music theory to hip-hop.

The Secret Bodega For Abortion Pills

What happened when one woman tried to make safe and cheap abortion pills available through the mail.

How Facebook Screwed Us All

Facebook talks a good game about connecting us, but it’s really tearing us—and our democracy—apart.

Don't Have A Cow!

Our power to stop climate change may depend on what’s for dinner.

Local Jails Go Full

Want to know how your local jail operates? Sorry, that may be a trade secret.

The Terror Connection

Does a plot to bomb Times Square reveal the next front in the war against ISIS?

Russia Hacked Our Voting System, Trump Has Done Nothing To Protect Them

Two years ago, our election systems were hacked. The gop has done nothing to protect us.

Better Dead Than Red!

Why one conservative stalwart now believes we need to destroy the Republican Party

Will Claire McCaskill Win A Tight Race In Missouril?

Will Claire McCaskill's fight against opioids help her win a tight race in Missouri this fall?