Oliver Lazarus appears in the following:
Arizona Teachers Spurn Governor's Offer, Turn to Strike
Friday, April 20, 2018
Teachers in Arizona have rejected Gov. Doug Ducey's offer of a 20% raise and are poised to strike next week, hoping to build momentum for better school funding.
No Background in Science: Senate Confirms Trump's Controversial NASA Pick
Friday, April 20, 2018
After the longest ever period without a full-time leader, Trump's controversial NASA pick was confirmed on Thursday.
Mom's the Word for Comedian Louie Anderson
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Comedian Louie Anderson channels the spark and vivacity of his own mother as a character in the new season of "Baskets," on FX.
Over 60 Years Later, Hope for Peace on Korean Peninsula
Thursday, April 19, 2018
South Korea confirmed that it is in talks with both American and North Korean officials to negotiate a peace treaty, which would formally end the Korean War after more than 60 years.
From Medallion Mogul to Presidential Fixer: Michael Cohen's Rise and Fall
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Michael Cohen went from working with taxis in Queens to being the president's personal attorney. We trace that history, and look at how it's affecting the fate of the Trump presidency.
I.C.E. Cracks Down on Undocumented Immigrants in Philly
Friday, April 13, 2018
I.C.E.'s Philadelphia branch has detained more undocumented immigrants (without criminal convictions) than any of the agency's other 23 offices in the country.
Sessions Visits Mexican Border Amid Crackdown on Illegal Immigration
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Part of the Trump administration’s plan to crack down on illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border, includes sending thousands of members of the National Guard to the border.
Should the U.S. Copy Europe's Privacy Laws?
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
A new law set to come in effect next month in the E.U. will change how data collection and data usage work.
Puerto Rico's Recovery Languishes in Face of New Challenges
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
At the end of last week, Puerto Rican residents learned that the government will shutter one quarter of schools, and violent crime is on the rise.
Ominous Mashup Shows Sinclair Newscasters Reciting in Unison
Monday, April 09, 2018
A promo compiled by the website Deadspin illustrates how the Sinclair Broadcast Group is finding its influence in local newsrooms that it owns in markets across the country.
American Samoans Sue for Birthright Citizenship
Monday, April 09, 2018
A lawsuit brought on behalf of American Samoa's residents argues that their lack of automatic U.S. citizenship may violate the Constitution.
Conflicts of Interest in Trump Town
Friday, April 06, 2018
Last month, ProPublica published the first comprehensive, searchable database of 2,685 of Trump’s political appointees, including their lobbying and financial records.
Growing up Juvenile: Raised in the Prison System
Wednesday, April 04, 2018
HBO's latest season of VICE explores what it's like to grow up incarcerated and the current efforts to divert the school-to-prison pipeline.
How America's Border Policy is Designed to Kill
Wednesday, April 04, 2018
A three-part Radiolab series examines the evolution of America's border policy, known as Prevention Through Deterrence.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (And It's Not the Only Thing)
Tuesday, April 03, 2018
A new book tries to re-orient our understanding of wildlife, arguing that the urban jungle is made of a lot more than industrial sprawl.
Undocumented, with a Government Job
Monday, April 02, 2018
Earlier in March, California lawmakers appointed the first undocumented immigrant to a statewide post.
Deported U.S. Veterans Speak Out Against Treatment by Feds
Friday, March 30, 2018
An estimated 3,000 veterans who have served in the U.S. military have been deported after their service. Many have left their families behind.
Minor League Baseball Players Lose Out in Spending Bill
Thursday, March 29, 2018
A provision in the federal spending bill will most likely have a dramatic effect on the day-to-day lives of thousands of minor league baseball players.
The Trumps' 'Blatantly Illegal' Project in India
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
There are more Trump projects in India than anywhere else outside of the U.S., and there are also reports of corruption and questions of conflict of interest.
Syrians Evacuate Eastern Ghouta Under Tenuous Ceasefire
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Late last week, a ceasefire deal allowing the evacuation of tens of thousands of civilians and fighters in the besieged area of Eastern Ghouta was agreed to.