Amazon Is Flooding D.C. With Money and Muscle: The Influence Game
The tech giant is ramping up its lobbying efforts faster than any of its competitors.
The tech giant is ramping up its lobbying efforts faster than any of its competitors.
Oracle’s Hidden Hand Is Behind the Google Antitrust Lawsuits
Software company has held 10-year grudge against search-engine giant
Software company has held 10-year grudge against search-engine giant
Facebook Confronts Civil Rights Complaints It Put Off for Years
For years, Facebook Inc. brushed off complaints from civil rights groups that it didn’t do enough to combat racism, discrimination and voter suppression flourishing on its site. Now, pressure from a boycott by major advertisers is forcing the social media giant to take notice.
For years, Facebook Inc. brushed off complaints from civil rights groups that it didn’t do enough to combat racism, discrimination and voter suppression flourishing on its site. Now, pressure from a boycott by major advertisers is forcing the social media giant to take notice.
It’s Kochs vs. Mercers in the Right’s Big Tech Brawl
Conservative Republicans and their financial backers think libertarian groups and right-wing nonprofits are shielding tech companies from regulation.
Conservative Republicans and their financial backers think libertarian groups and right-wing nonprofits are shielding tech companies from regulation.
The Secret Forces Targeting the Classrooms of Montclair
This is a story about how secretive operatives, education insiders and the elite turned one of America’s choicest suburbs into a textbook example of just how ugly the education reform wars can be.
This is a story about how secretive operatives, education insiders and the elite turned one of America’s choicest suburbs into a textbook example of just how ugly the education reform wars can be.
In One of America's Richest Counties, a High School Has Been Failing for 50 years
In Bridgeport, Connecticut, constant leadership churn, political dysfunction and poor funding keeps kids trapped in the one of the lowest performing schools in the state.
In Bridgeport, Connecticut, constant leadership churn, political dysfunction and poor funding keeps kids trapped in the one of the lowest performing schools in the state.
For Some Firms, Nonprofits Mean Big Profits
As a new wave of street fundraisers hit Chicago's streets, records show, many of them are employed by for-profit companies, which earn millions of dollars each year for persuading strangers to give to charity.
As a new wave of street fundraisers hit Chicago's streets, records show, many of them are employed by for-profit companies, which earn millions of dollars each year for persuading strangers to give to charity.
The Schools Taking in Syrian Refugees
Hartford Public Schools stands in contrast to school systems in other states in openly welcoming refugee students.
Hartford Public Schools stands in contrast to school systems in other states in openly welcoming refugee students.
NJ Man Wins His Father's Freedom, Loses His Country
While Isa Saharkhiz spoke out against Iranian authorities who jailed him for his work as a journalist, his son waged a public battle for his father's freedom from 6,400 miles away in New Jersey.
While Isa Saharkhiz spoke out against Iranian authorities who jailed him for his work as a journalist, his son waged a public battle for his father's freedom from 6,400 miles away in New Jersey.
Can Newark's New(ish) Schools Chief Chris Cerf Bring Political Peace and Lasting Change?
Newark's new superintendent, Chris Cerf might be able to bring education reform in for a smoother landing and sidestep some of the political turbulence that has marked the tenure of his predecessor.
Newark's new superintendent, Chris Cerf might be able to bring education reform in for a smoother landing and sidestep some of the political turbulence that has marked the tenure of his predecessor.
State Control of Newark Schools Entering Third Decade
New Jersey took control of Newark Public Schools in July of 1995, aiming to turn around a district it said was mired by corruption, crumbling facilities and low-performing students. Today, the debate over who should control the school district has taken on a new shape with different actors and political realities.
New Jersey took control of Newark Public Schools in July of 1995, aiming to turn around a district it said was mired by corruption, crumbling facilities and low-performing students. Today, the debate over who should control the school district has taken on a new shape with different actors and political realities.
CPS May Find Buildings Hard to Sell
When Chicago Public Schools' school closures are over, the district will have dozens of empty school buildings on its hands. Experts say, it will be hard to find buyers for all of them, particularly in neighborhoods already struggling with boarded-up houses and crime. But other school districts have found creative ways to use their vacant real estate.
When Chicago Public Schools' school closures are over, the district will have dozens of empty school buildings on its hands. Experts say, it will be hard to find buyers for all of them, particularly in neighborhoods already struggling with boarded-up houses and crime. But other school districts have found creative ways to use their vacant real estate.
