Oliver Lazarus appears in the following:
Chaos in Syria as Violence Erupts Along Turkish Border
Thursday, February 08, 2018
With fighters on both sides linked to groups that have received American weapons and training, the recent violence raises questions about America's continued involvement in the region.
EPA Cleanup Leaves Questions About Superfund Program
Thursday, February 08, 2018
As the EPA gets ready to clean up a radioactive site along the Missouri River, there are questions about Scott Pruitt's long term vision for the federal superfund program.
Dark Crossings: Life and Death Along the U.S.-Mexico Border
Thursday, February 08, 2018
Though the number of apprehensions are down, new figures suggest that the U.S.-Mexico border is more dangerous than ever.
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Face Tight Deadline to Redraw Congressional Map
Wednesday, February 07, 2018
After a Supreme Court decision, Pennsylvania lawmakers have just days to agree to a new map of congressional districts.
Recent Deaths Highlight Shift in Pakistani Migration to Europe
Monday, February 05, 2018
A migrant boat that capsized last week points to a broader trend of Pakistanis migrating to Europe.
Why Canada Is Telling Immigrants Not to Come North
Friday, February 02, 2018
As the U.S. escalates an anti-immigration agenda, Canada is taking steps to tell immigrants in the U.S. that they might not be welcome in the country.
How Unions Fracture Along Economic Lines
Thursday, February 01, 2018
As workers in white-collar industries are increasingly unionizing, organizing efforts in lower wage industries have failed.
Separatist Fighters Score Victory in Yemen
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
In Yemen, secessionist fighters in the southern part of the country have taken over the government’s de facto capital of Aden.
The Executive Orders that Shaped Trump's First Year
Friday, January 26, 2018
During his first year in office, President Trump's preferred method of remaking the government was the executive order.
Dirty Gold, Clean Cash
Thursday, January 25, 2018
From the jungles of Colombia to the suburbs of Ohio, the illegal gold mining trade can be found all over the world.
A Year of Trump: Did the President Make America Safe Again?
Thursday, January 25, 2018
What actions has President Trump taken in regards to national security during his first year, and is America legitimately safer as a result?
A Year of Trump: How the President Has Impacted the Environment
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
From the Paris climate accords to the Clean Power Plan, the Trump Administration has made many decisions that impact the environment in the first year.
How President Trump Shaped the Courts in 2017
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
When President Donald Trump came into office, he inherited around 100 judicial vacancies — nearly twice as many as President Obama had in his first year.
Measuring Trump's First Year: The Economy
Monday, January 22, 2018
After his first year in office, we assess the Trump Administration across a number of areas. First: The state of the economy under the 45th president.
Cape Town is Running Out of Water
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Residents of the South African city could be forced to line up for water rations in just a few months.
DACA Hangs in the Balance as Government Shutdown Looms
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
This Friday is the deadline to fund the government, and the futures of 800,000 young immigrants are wrapped up in that legislative fight.
At ICE Facilities, Solitary Confinement and Forced Labor
Monday, January 15, 2018
Some detainees taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) say they have been threatened with solitary confinement for refusing to work in for-profit ICE facilities.
The Worst New Products at CES
Friday, January 12, 2018
The mega tech trade show CES wraps up in Las Vegas on Friday. Instead of the flashiest and coolest, we look at the most ridiculous and unnecessary products of CES 2018.
114 Days After Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico Waits for Relief
Thursday, January 11, 2018
As the island pushes for statehood, about half of Puerto Rico is still without power, and the police department is in turmoil.
America: The Most Dangerous Wealthy Nation for Kids in The World
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
A study out this week finds that, when looking at other wealthy, democratic countries, a child born in the U.S. has a 70 percent greater chance of dying before adulthood.