Marcus Thorne, US Social Affairs Reporter

Marcus Thorne focuses on the critical social issues shaping modern America, from civil rights and immigration to healthcare disparities and urban development. With a background in sociology and 15 years of investigative reporting for ProPublica, Marcus is dedicated to telling the stories of underrepresented communities. His long-form features have sparked national conversations on social justice reform.
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Leaseholders in Hackney Stranded by Developer’s Debt: A Call for Urgent Action

A group of leaseholders in Hackney, East London, find themselves ensnared in…

Leaseholders in Hackney Trapped by Developer’s Unpaid Debt of £850,000

Leaseholders in a Hackney block of flats are facing an unprecedented crisis,…

Unveiling the Ordinary: Lessons from Daily Life in Nazi Berlin

In an evocative exploration of life under tyranny, historian Ian Buruma delves…

The Hidden Struggles of Daily Life in Nazi Berlin: Lessons from Ian Buruma’s ‘Stay Alive’

In a poignant exploration of life under tyranny, historian Ian Buruma's latest…

Revisiting the Ordinary: Lessons from Berlin’s Daily Life Under Nazi Rule

In his compelling new work, *Stay Alive*, historian Ian Buruma delves into…

Exploring Ordinary Lives in Nazi Berlin: Lessons from Ian Buruma’s ‘Stay Alive’

** In his poignant new work, *Stay Alive*, historian Ian Buruma delves…

Navigating the Shadows: Ian Buruma’s ‘Stay Alive’ Reveals Life in Nazi Berlin

** In his poignant new work, *Stay Alive*, historian Ian Buruma delves…

House Stalemate on Homeland Security Funding Leaves Shutdown Unresolved

In a significant setback for federal operations, the House of Representatives has…

House Fails to Move Forward on Homeland Security Funding, Threatening Extended Shutdown

In a significant setback for national security funding, the House of Representatives…

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