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Publications

National Journal

Science

The Black-White Sleep Gap

When they go to bed tonight, white people will be five times likelier to get a good night’s sleep than African-Americans.

Brian Resnick National Journal Oct 2015 25min Permalink

Business Politics

Why Can't America Have Great Trains?

On the failures of Amtrak.

Simon van Zuylen-Wood National Journal Apr 2015 20min Permalink

Jackie's Goodbye

The cost of Alzheimer’s.

Tiffany Stanley National Journal Oct 2014 40min Permalink

Business Crime

How Much Is a Life Worth?

A profile of Ken Feinberg, lawyer who specializes in determining compensation after tragedies and disasters.

James Oliphant National Journal Aug 2013 20min Permalink

Crime Politics

In Mississippi, the Mysterious Murder of a Gay, Black Politician

It’s tempting to think Marco McMillian was killed because of his race, his sexuality, or because he was running for mayor. The truth is more elusive.

Ben Terris National Journal Mar 2013 15min Permalink

Politics

Hog Wild

“It’s 7:30 a.m., and already the congressman and I are covered in blood.”

Ben Terris National Journal Jun 2012 10min Permalink

Business

In Nothing We Trust

The infuriating tale of Muncie, Indiana: When public institutions fail.

Ron Fournier, Sophie Quinton National Journal Apr 2012 Permalink