Just How Much Can the State Restrict a Peaceful Protest?
If the First Amendment guarantees the right to peaceful protest, why do peaceful protesters get arrested — and sometimes pepper-sprayed and beaten up? We take a look at the legal precedents.
Flat Taxes Are Big in the Former USSR. Have They Worked?
Herman Cain, Rick Perry and Newt Gingrich have all introduced flat-tax proposals. What other countries have implemented flat taxes, and how has it gone for them?
Top MuckReads: Wall Street Bundles Car Loans, Boy Scouts Bungle Abuse Case
Our rundown of this week’s best investigative or accountability journalism.
America's Growing Income Gap, by the Numbers
Some important statistics on the growth of income inequality over the past three decades.
This Week’s Top MuckReads: Cops Committing Crimes and A Shady Marketing Scheme
Our rundown of this week’s best investigative or accountability journalism.
Cheat Sheet: What’s Happened to the Big Players in the Financial Crisis
With the financial crisis back in the center of the national conversation, here’s a quick refresher on the roles of some of the main players, as well as what consequences they’ve faced.
Our Guide to the Best Coverage of Herman Cain
Want a feel for what The Hermanator Experience™ is all about? Start here.
This Week’s Top MuckReads: Deadly Day Cares and Questionable Donations
Our rundown of this week’s best investigative or accountability journalism.
The Basics on the Latest Murdoch Scandal
Another high-profile executive within the Murdoch empire stepped down this week. But there are conflicting accounts of what brought on his resignation. Here’s a rundown of the basics.
What Is Obama’s Actual Record on Creating Jobs?
President Obama has promised to focus on jobs. But what has he done to create jobs so far? Here’s a look at his record.