Profit Over Patients: Minnesota Senators Launch Legislative Push to Curb Private Equity’s Grip on Autism Therapy
By Investigative Staff In a major shift for the Minnesota legislature, two prominent state senators are spearheading a campaign to impose strict regulatory oversight on the autism therapy industry. The move follows a scathing investigation by The 74,…
The Long Run: How Climate Change is Rewriting the Rules of Marathon Racing
DES MOINES, Iowa — For Paul Grinvalds, the marathon is more than a race; it is a life’s pursuit. Having completed 114 marathons across all 50 states, the 68-year-old resident of West Des Moines, Iowa, possesses an intimate knowledge of the physical toll…
Empowering the Next Generation: How the "Seal of Climate Literacy" is Reshaping High School Education
In an era defined by extreme weather events and shifting ecological realities, a growing movement in American education is seeking to bridge the gap between abstract climate science and tangible community action. Known as the "Seal of Climate…
From Side Hustle to Industry Disruptor: Graphite Publishing Celebrates 20 Years of Creative Empowerment
In the traditional landscape of classical music publishing, the relationship between composer and publisher has long been defined by a stark power imbalance. For decades, composers often signed away the rights to their creative output for a pittance,…
The High Cost of Survival: Michigan’s Battle Over ‘Medicare for All’
By Investigative Staff LANSING, Mich. — For Christina Starks-Clay, the math of modern American healthcare is not just complex; it is a source of daily, grinding anxiety. Standing in a sweltering line in downtown Lansing this past September, waiting for a…
The Green Diploma: How a New "Climate Literacy" Seal is Reshaping High School Education
In the shadow of Denver International Airport, Anthony Muñoz, then a high school student, often looked up at the steady stream of jets traversing the Colorado sky. He wasn’t just watching planes; he was contemplating the chemical trail they left behind.…
The Dinner Table Ballot: How Food Safety Became the Unexpected Flashpoint of the Midterm Elections
As the United States barrels toward the midterm elections, the national conversation has shifted from traditional battlegrounds like inflation and interest rates to a more visceral, immediate concern: the safety of the food on the American dinner plate.…
Minnesota Legislators Target Private Equity in Autism Therapy Amid Alarming Reports of Exploitation and Harm
Senators Mohamed and Dibble Propose Sweeping Reforms to Safeguard Vulnerable Children and Public Funds After Damning Investigation Reveals Profiteering and Questionable Efficacy of Applied Behavior Analysis. The Unveiling: A Call for Reform in Minnesota…
A Crossroads in Minneapolis: Napheesa Collier, Cheryl Reeve, and the Uncertain Future of the Minnesota Lynx
The atmosphere inside the Mayo Clinic Square practice facility was heavy with the familiar, stinging scent of an early offseason—a sharp departure from the championship aspirations that typically define the Minnesota Lynx organization. Just two days…
Beyond the Textbook: How a New "Climate Literacy Seal" is Transforming High School Education
In the shadow of Denver’s sprawling international airport, Anthony Muñoz spent his high school years looking upward. While many of his peers were concerned with standard curriculum, Muñoz found himself preoccupied by the faint, chemical scent of jet fuel…
