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The EEOC: At the "Vanguard" of Fight Against Discrimination
The federal agency on the forefront of defending migrant workers from sexual abuse receives thousands of complaints each year, and operates on a budget that costs less that a fighter jet.
June 24, 2013
For Shadow Victims of Violence, the “U Visa” Can Help
Undocumented abuse victims can apply to stay in the U.S., but some risk deportation by coming forward.
June 24, 2013
NCAA Lawsuit Asks, Should Student-Athletes Be Paid?
Plaintiffs in the case, O'Bannon v. NCAA, argue that they are entitled to a portion of the revenue the NCAA earns by licensing the "likeness" of players in broadcast rights and video games.
June 20, 2013
Rethinking Past Settlements, SEC Aims For More Mea Culpas
New SEC Chairman Mary Jo White says she is looking to boost accountability.
June 19, 2013
Speed of Bradley Manning Trial Masks Prosecutors' Struggles
Prosecutors have struggled to show that Manning was following directions from WikiLeaks, which could be key in establishing the charge of "aiding the enemy."
June 18, 2013
Can the U.S. Keep Its Weapons From Extremists in Syria?
With the Obama administration moving to arm Syrian rebels, most experts believe the task will be difficult, if not impossible.
June 14, 2013
Trapped in the Hole: America's Solitary Problem
New scrutiny of the use of solitary confinement in state and federal prisons found abusive practices and no evidence that it even works.
June 14, 2013
FRONTLINE Interactive Doc Wins "Best of Competition" at Banff
FRONTLINE was honored at the Banff World Media Festival for its interactive documentary, "Targeting the Electorate."
June 12, 2013
Did NSA Surveillance Help Thwart Plotter of Mumbai Attack?
Officials have credited the program with helping to capture David Coleman Headley, but a closer examination shows the U.S. only caught up with him after a tip from British intelligence.
June 12, 2013
The Changing Shape of Syria's Civil War
From the very beginning, it was clear Syria would be a long and bloody civil war that would rip into the very heart of the Middle East, says FRONTLINE filmmaker Ramita Navai.
June 11, 2013