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Life in the United States of Trump: Confronting “Alternative Facts”
In an increasingly authoritarian world, truth is treated as a matter of opinion.
Trump’s EPA Pick Is an Ex-Coal Lobbyist With a Toxic Agenda
Wheeler has gutted fuel efficiency standards and rolled back emissions rules for carbon and mercury.
In Mueller Probe, the Bodies Are Washing Up on the Beach
A redaction error reveals Paul Manafort's Russian collusion, and a mystery company fights Robert Mueller's subpoena.
For Tech Firms, Power Lies in the Coding
Power lies with those who control technology, not necessarily those who own it.
Plagued by Misconduct Claims, Will Columbus’s Vice Unit Be Held Accountable?
The Columbus Police Department is under FBI investigation for multiple abuses of power.
The Shutdown Causes Some Parents to Pay Twice for Child Care
Federal employees living paycheck to paycheck now have the additional burden of paying for child care.
The Media Did Not Make Up Native Anger Over Elizabeth Warren
In their recent article, the HuffPost willfully ignores the opinions of Native writers.
Photo Essay: Marriott Workers Celebrate Victory on the Picket Line
It took 61 days, but workers won a wage increase, employer-paid health care and workload reductions.
What Is a Marginal Tax Rate? The Rich Are Misleading You.
Most people don’t understand how tax rates work, and the wealthy are exploiting that lack of knowledge.
Paul Manafort’s Accidental Reveal: He Shared Trump Campaign Data With Russia
Manafort doesn't deny that any of this collusion happened — he just denies lying about it to prosecutors.