The U.S. government long knew about lead poisoning in a public housing complex in Indiana and it did nothing—an all-too-familiar combination of federal apathy and structural racism.

The basis of all human life is now officially on the market. Call it the No Future futures index.

The Democrats are reclaiming language they ceded to the GOP decades ago—and putting a liberal spin on it.

Third-grade reading proficiency has plunged in the lead-poisoned city, setting off a debate about the possible causes.

The Flint water crisis and America’s toxic infrastructure.

Michigan's governor has borne the brunt of the blame, but there's plenty to go around.