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The shadowy side of offshore industry

"A worldwide investigation aimed at stripping away the anonymity that binds together one of the most shadowy aspects of Britain's financial industry." "In a unique collaboration, the Guardian and BBC […]
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Murder remains a stubborn crime to solve in D.C., despite drop

"Despite a stunning drop in homicides in D.C., murder remains a stubborn crime to solve and prosecute. The Washington Post has reviewed nearly 2,300 slayings in the city between 2000 […]
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"Green" buildings, products become big business in system that rewards minor, low-cost steps

A USA TODAY examination shows that thousands of "green" builders win tax breaks, exceed local restrictions and get expedited permitting under a system that often rewards minor, low-cost steps. Meanwhile, […]
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Members of Congress found sponsoring legislation that benefits themselves and family

"According to a Washington Post analysis 73 members of Congress have sponsored or co-sponsored legislation in recent years that could have benefited businesses or industries in which either they or […]
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Looking at the vast diversity of American voters

"To win national office in America, candidates must appeal to a mosaic of diverse communities, which vary in culture, religion, income, education, geography and political views. How well they succeed […]
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Obama cabinet failing at FOI requests

"In June, more than 30 Bloomberg reporters filed Freedom of Information Act requests with 57 agencies for the travel records of top administrators and cabinet secretaries. Three months later, only […]
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Why some medical professionals charge more than others

"Medicare has emerged as a potent campaign issue, with both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney vowing to tame its spending growth while protecting seniors. But there’s been little talk about […]
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Law enables over-production of Oregon medical marijuana, enabling traffickers to exploit state program

The illicit trafficking of Oregon medical marijuana is widespread and highly lucrative, according to The Oregonian's analysis of highway stops, police reports and federal and state court records. Exploitation of the 14-year-old program […]
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Solving a health gap

After a report was released by Spokane’s regional health district, the newspaper mapped life expectancy for each neighborhood in Spokane – showing the differences in well-being among its many neighborhoods: […]
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Use of interactive timeline shows failed project, lack of city oversight

"The Lansing (Mich.) State Journal spent more than two months gathering and reviewing public records to determine how city leaders in East Lansing handled construction of a downtown mixed-use building, […]
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