Alice Speri
Afghanistan's Opium Economy Is Doing Better Than Ever
Afghanistan's opium production is set to break records this year — a booming illicit economy in a country with few opportunities.
A Texas Teen Is Facing Life in Prison Over Hash Oil Brownies
The added ingredient turned the 19-year-old's offense into a first-degree felony comparable to murder.
Ukraine Is Now Detaining Journalists Too
Pro-Russia militias have held several reporters in Ukraine recently. Now Ukrainian forces have reportedly arrested three journalists.
The UK Is Facing a Fresh Iraq War Crimes Probe
Detainees in the UK’s custody described systematic torture, including beatings, electrocution, burning, mock executions, and sexual assault.
60 Years After Brown vs. Board of Ed, US Schools Are Still Pretty Damn Segregated
Separation, inequality and school segregation are alive and well in the United States.
Giving the World Cup to Qatar Was a Really Stupid Idea
FIFA's president finally admitted that holding a World Cup in Qatar is a "mistake" due to extreme heat. But he didn't mention human rights.
VA Accused of Cover-Up as Veterans Die Waiting to See a Doctor
The head of Veterans Affairs is getting grilled at a Senate hearing today, but the department's chronic problems go way back.
It’s Spring in Afghanistan, Time for Taliban Fighting Season
The snow is melting, the opium poppy harvest is over, and the Taliban are out for their huge annual offensive, killing 21 people on day one.
Boko Haram Has Released a Video Showing Abducted School Girls
Boko Haram's leader said the girls have converted to Islam and offers to free them in exchange for their members being held by Nigeria.
'We Don’t Have Any Hope to Go Back': Syrian Refugees’ Lives Turn Permanent in Zaatari Camp
Refugees arrived in Zaatari hoping for a short stay. But as the war next door raged on, they realized they won't go back anytime soon.
Brazilian Police Strike Again and Might Walk Out During the World Cup
Officers are demanding pay rises in line with inflation, and a police strike during the World Cup could have disastrous effects.
Tea Partiers Are Now Harassing High School Kids on Cinco de Mayo
A ban of US flags on Cinco de Mayo turned into a racist shit show at a California high school.