Rob Gunther appears in the following:
Out In the Cold: Viral Video Brings 'Patient Dumping' Under Renewed Scrutiny
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
A viral video of a mentally ill woman being abandoned by hospital staff on a cold winter night has caused outrage. But incidents of "patient dumping" are becoming more common.
DACA Hangs in the Balance as Government Shutdown Looms
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
This Friday is the deadline to fund the government, and the futures of 800,000 young immigrants are wrapped up in that legislative fight.
Walmart Offers Raises to Some and Layoffs For Others
Friday, January 12, 2018
The nation's largest employer had good news for most of its 1.4 million employees yesterday. What does Walmart's announcement mean for the future of retail work?
How Spotify's IPO Could Change the Music Industry
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Last month, streaming music giant Spotify filed to go public on the New York Stock Exchange. Here's what this move could mean for the future of the music industry.
Are We Prepared to Fight the Flu?
Thursday, January 11, 2018
The 2018 flu season is shaping up to be an especially nasty one, and new data suggests that this year's vaccine may be less effective than previously thought.
Banned Books: A Tool For Prison Control
Tuesday, January 09, 2018
Outrage ensued after the ACLU found out that New Jersey had banned a book about mass incarceration. But censorship is a common tool used by officials to control prisoners.
Olympics Bring a Shifting Tone on The Korean Peninsula
Monday, January 08, 2018
For the first time in two years, the two governments that occupy the Korean peninsula will hold high-level talks in advance of February’s Olympic games in the South.
States Could See More Election Hacking in 2018
Thursday, January 04, 2018
In some areas, midterm primaries are just eight weeks away, and voter turnout is expected to be high. But there are concerns about the U.S. election system after hacking in 2016.
An Uncertain Future for Family-Based Immigration
Wednesday, January 03, 2018
As Congressional leaders meet with the White House to discuss a legislative solution for DACA recipients, it's unclear how family-based "chain migration" will fit into negotiations.
After Tax Cuts, Congress Faces an Uphill Battle Over Entitlement Programs
Tuesday, January 02, 2018
Paul Ryan just got $1.5 trillion in unfinanced tax cuts, and now he’s ready to make up the difference by possibly cutting Medicare, Medicaid, and even Social Security.
Young Workers See New Opportunities in Coal Country
Friday, December 29, 2017
While America's coal country faces a bleak future, many younger residents are hopeful about the potential for economic revival.
Detention of Journalists in Myanmar Raises Concerns About Press Freedoms
Thursday, December 28, 2017
Two Reuters journalists were detained earlier this month in Myanmar. Their arrests highlight the plight of Rohingya Muslims, and the government's efforts to halt news of the crisis.
Harlem School Prepares Students for the Corporate World
Thursday, December 28, 2017
Cristo Rey New York is a Catholic high school in Harlem that sends its students out to work in the corporate world for a full day each week.
The Future of FEMA After a Year of Disasters
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
After Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and massive wildfires out west, we look at the future of FEMA following one of its most challenging years ever.
Crime and Corruption in The Charm City
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
A former officer with the Baltimore Police Department reflects on the corruption he witnessed firsthand on the job.
Climate Science 'Brain Drain' Speeds Up in Trump Era
Thursday, December 14, 2017
There’s been a steady lack of funding for climate science over several presidential administrations, and it’s getting worse under President Trump.
Trump Administration Sees Dollar Signs in America's Wilderness
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
While some of President Trump's executive agencies have been plagued by listless management, the Department of the Interior employs veteran bureaucrats to reshape domestic policy.
Predatory For-Profit Colleges Thrive in The Trump Era
Monday, December 11, 2017
While the Obama Administration had guaranteed debt relief for students defrauded by these businesses, under President Trump, financial restitution has been pushed further out of reach.
Democratic Lawmaker Forces Impeachment Vote in the House
Wednesday, December 06, 2017
In a Republican-controlled Congress, this is a political stunt to be sure — but it's one that could have a big political impact in 2018.
Ohio Struggles to Care For the Children Left Behind in The Opioid Crisis
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
When parents struggle with addiction, children can be neglected and left in dangerous situations. That's particularly true in Ohio, one of the states hit hardest by the opioid crisis.