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How “Life and Death in Assisted Living” Was Reported
The investigation took FRONTLINE and ProPublica to seven states over 14 months, and included an examination of more than 100 lawsuits against Emeritus over the last decade.
July 30, 2013
Manning Acquitted of "Aiding the Enemy," But Guilty of Wiki Leaks
PFC Bradley Manning, the 25 year old who has acknowledged leaking classified documents to WikiLeaks, faces a maximum of 136 years in jail.
July 30, 2013
For Assisted Living Industry, a Media Strategy to Thwart Federal Oversight
In a talking points memo, Emeritus, the country's largest assisted living company, seeks to highlight the company's compassion and deride any need for greater regulation out of Washington.
July 30, 2013
Life & Death in Assisted Living: "They're Not Treating Mom Well"
When the ambulance crew arrived, about 8:20 p.m., Joan Boice was in the TV lounge, face-down on the carpet. But no one at the assisted living facility could say precisely how the accident had occurred.
July 30, 2013
Who’s Looking Out for Seniors?
Over the past several years, the assisted living industry has evolved relatively unchecked, with no federal regulation and limited state supervision. And the industry is fighting to keep it that way.
July 29, 2013
Holder: DOJ to Battle Restrictive Voting Laws, Starting in Texas
In announcing a lawsuit against Texas, Attorney General Eric Holder vowed a nationwide battle against voter laws it considers discriminatory.
July 25, 2013
For-Profit Colleges Under Scrutiny, Again
When FRONTLINE viewers last saw Sgt. Chris Pantzke, he was struggling to deal with the fallout from signing up for courses at a for-profit college that he couldn't complete.
July 25, 2013
Senate Report Faults Children's Dental Chain for "Fundamentally Deceptive" Care
The bipartisan report recommends removing Small Smiles, one of the nation’s largest dental chains for children, from the Medicaid program for encouraging dentists to perform unnecessary treatments to boost profits.
July 25, 2013
For Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, a Return to the Underground
In the aftermath of the toppling of President Mohamed Morsi, the Islamist party appears to be retreating into its historical narrative as an underground movement.
July 18, 2013
WikiLeaks Ruling Could Set Chilling Precedent for Leakers
A military judge ruled that prosecutors could pursue the "aiding the enemy" charge against Bradley Manning.
July 18, 2013