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What's Happened Since "Rape in the Fields"?
Once considered an open secret, sexual violence in the fields is now national news.
March 18, 2014
More Politicians Accused of Illegal Collusion with Dark-Money Group
WTP may have illegally colluded with at least nine candidates in 2010, Montana’s political practices commissioner says, in the latest revelations about the dark-money group's activities.
January 28, 2014
FRONTLINE Wins duPont-Columbia Award for "Rape in the Fields"
A FRONTLINE investigation into the hidden reality of rape on the job among undocumented women has been honored with the 2014 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award for excellence in broadcast and digital news.
December 18, 2013
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Who Was Lee Harvey Oswald?
An investigative biography examining the life and enduring mysteries of the man who assassinated President Kennedy.
November 19, 2013
Border Patrol To Keep Controversial Deadly Force Rules
In a new interview, Border Patrol chief Mike Fisher says he will continue to allow his agents to shoot at rock-throwers and vehicles, despite independent recommendations against the practice.
November 5, 2013
Report: Medical Professionals Participated in Torture of Terror Suspects
They helped to force-feed detainees, participated in waterboarding, and failed to report abusive treatment, according to a two-year task force review.
November 4, 2013
Remember Those Campaign Finance Documents We Found in a Meth House…?
A scathing Montana court order means the docs will stay with a grand jury to aid its investigation of the dark-money group WTP.
October 16, 2013
Border Patrol Accused of Ongoing Abuses in Arizona
A new complaint alleges agents have used excessive force and misconduct -- and often stopped U.S. citizens -- on what are known as "roving patrols."
October 10, 2013
Is This Supreme Court Case the Next 'Citizens United'?
The case, McCutcheon v. FEC, would lift the limit on how much donors can give to parties, candidates and PACs.
October 4, 2013
Justice Dept. Sues North Carolina Over New Voter Law
It's the latest move from Attorney General Eric Holder, who has vowed to challenge states for alleged discrimination against minority voters.
September 30, 2013
Amid Criticism, Border Patrol to Change Use-of-Force Policy
The policy came under scrutiny after 19 reported deaths in 2012 at the hands of Border Patrol agents.
September 25, 2013