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Another West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Declines to Step Aside in Another Natural Gas Case
A lawyer who represented new Supreme Court Justice Evan Jenkins is on the legal team representing the natural gas giant Antero. The opposing side asked Jenkins to recuse himself, but he said no.
Trump’s Patron-in-Chief: Casino Magnate Sheldon Adelson
The political mega-donor has never been more powerful. The Trump administration has advanced his ideological and financial interests, including an assist in Adelson’s quest to build a casino in Japan.
Coming Thursday: How an Acclaimed American Charity Failed Some of the World’s Most Vulnerable Girls
More Than Me gained fame for saving girls from sexual exploitation. But from the very beginning, girls were being raped.
Let Us Know About Voting Problems During the Midterm Elections
Here’s how you can participate in Electionland.
Election Experts: We Need You
If you’re an expert in election administration or election law, and you’re interested in helping us cover voting during the 2018 midterms, here’s how.
New Partnership Will Help Us Hold Facebook and Campaigns Accountable
Starting today you can download a version of the Firefox browser with the Facebook Political Ad Collector built in.
Texas Panel Faults Lab Chemist in Bryan Case for “Overstated Findings” and Inadequate DNA Analysis
The Texas Forensic Science Commission called out a second prosecution expert for her work on the murder case of the former high school principal convicted of the 1985 murder of his wife.
4 Questions to Ask When Comparing Midterm Candidates
It’s time to hit the campaign trail.
The Cost of the Office? Trump’s Billion-Dollar Loss — “Trump, Inc.” Podcast Extra
A new investigation by Forbes magazine finds the president’s net worth has dropped significantly since he took office.
Illinoisans on Illinois: Tips and Tales From Around the State
We told you we were getting out of Chicago. You told us where to look.
How Much Money Is Being Spent in the Illinois Governor’s Race?
Bruce Rauner and JB Pritzker are setting new records — and we’re keeping track.
Another Court Ruling Against a West Virginia Pipeline, Then Another Effort to Change the Rules
A federal appeals court has revoked a key approval of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Now, state regulators are working to change the rules — again — so it can proceed.
You Don’t Earn Much and You’re Being Audited by the IRS. Now What?
Millions of low-income families rely on the earned income tax credit. We took an IRS audit notice sent to one taxpayer who’d claimed the EITC and annotated it to help explain what it really means.
The Business of Silence — “Trump, Inc.” Podcast
Trump has long worked to enforce silence. And he’s been trying to take the practice to the White House.
Four Men Arrested Over Unrest During 2017 “Unite the Right” Rally
The four are members or associates of the Rise Above Movement, a white supremacist group based in Southern California, prosecutors say.
Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Chief Executive Resigns From Merck’s Board of Directors
Under scrutiny for the hospital’s industry ties and compensation, Dr. Craig B. Thompson stepped down from two company boards.
A Surgeon So Bad It Was Criminal
Christopher Duntsch’s surgical outcomes were so outlandishly poor that Texas prosecuted him for harming patients. Why did it take so long for the systems that are supposed to police problem doctors to stop him from operating?
In Montana, a Tough Negotiator Proved Employers Don’t Have to Pay So Much for Health Care
With its employee health plan in financial crisis, Montana hired a former insurance insider who pushed back against industry players with vested interests in keeping costs high. She proved, essentially, that bargaining down health care prices works.
Cancer Center’s Board Chairman Faults Top Doctor, Saying He “Crossed Lines”
The executive told Memorial Sloan Kettering staff that the hospital did not do enough to limit the industry conflicts of its chief medical officer, who has resigned.
