An artistic illustration of a doctor with his back turned removing part of a human spine from an X-ray

The Tale of Eric the Red

A rogue surgeon’s long Texas career left behind damaged and dead people—and a cautionary tale of how far a wealthy physician can go before anyone stops him.

by Kait Gallagher

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Locked In Limbo

Ankle monitors are preferable to putting immigrant families behind bars. But the devices interfere with daily life and work — and they aren’t always used as an alternative to detention.

by Gus Bova