How to Get Fair Treatment for LGBT Defendants
Francis Nichols, a pretrial-service officer in Washington D.C., talks about trying to get assistance to people in the justice system, especially those who aren’t straight.
Economy
The World Doesn’t Want Hollywood Comedies
Because they do poorly overseas, hits like Bad Moms are becoming a rarity as the industry prioritizes big-budget action films.
Wall Street Is Also Relieved the FBI Cleared Clinton
A boost for the Democratic candidate’s campaign translated into a surge across financial markets.
The View From the Oil Fields
Julie Cruse, a petroleum engineer in Wyoming, discusses negative perceptions of her industry and how she navigates a male-dominated profession.
Are Washingtonians About to Vote Down a Chance to Fight Climate Change?
A state ballot initiative to instate a carbon tax is opposed by, of all people, many environmentalists.
A Lawyer Who Loves Her Job
Doris Bobadilla talks about being the first self-identifying Hispanic female to be admitted into law practice in Mississippi, and how that still drives her today.
The Most-Watched Baseball Game in 25 Years
Chicago’s dramatic, title-clinching World Series win garnered ratings reminiscent of the pre-steroids and pre-cord-cutting era.
Barack Obama’s Criminally Underrated Jobs Record
Since Donald Trump said “there are no jobs” in 2015, the U.S. has created 3 million of them.
Companies in Gay-Friendly States Are More Innovative
Firms in places with more tolerant laws, new research indicates, attract more talented workers and file more patents.
A Totally Fine Jobs Report Days Before the Election
October’s numbers are good: The U.S. economy created 161,000 jobs last month, and wages are rising steadily.