The IRS spends a surprising amount of time targeting low-income taxpayers. In the Atlantic, law professor Dorothy Brown argues that America’s auditing system is deeply unfair.

Vox explains why U.S. public housing is in such a dilapidated state.

A new study finds financial stress can make parents less likely to interact with their children. The Washington Post breaks down the potential impact on a child’s ability to build their vocabulary.

The Wall Street Journal looks at how a rule change is making Olympic fencing more interesting. It’s designed to fix an unexpected problem: fencers refusing to fight.