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Thousands of Pages of Confidential Think Tank Documents Detail Corporate Ties, New York Times Reports
The emails are evidence that corporations that donated to non-profit think tanks were promised specific receivables in return.
Stark New Evidence on How Money Shapes US Elections
Oversights of two generations of social scientists have weakened democracy.
2016 From the Top Down: Trump Looms Over Down-Ticket Races
On the presidential end, the situation couldn't be more stark. Plus, Trump is having a definite effect on the Senate races.
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The World Bank’s Bizarre Retreat on Indigenous Rights
There are many within World Bank staff and management who see Indigenous peoples as obstacles to development.
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Land Grabs Continue to Destroy Uganda’s Forests
Wealthy and elite individuals with strong political and economic ties main drivers of deforestation.
The Color of Pollution: How Environmental Contamination Targets People of Color
Residents' lack of political power, plus ineffective state environmental oversight, makes these neighborhoods perennial dumping grounds for toxic waste.
Criminalizing Solidarity: Syriza’s War on the Movements
The eviction of three occupied refugee shelters in Thessaloniki marks another episode in the Greek government's war on grassroots solidarity efforts.
Are Human Rights Treaties a “Reputational Umbrella” for Foreign Investment?
Human rights treaties provide a reputational shield for companies to invest in the worst rights-violating countries.
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Lakota Lead Native Americans, Ranchers and Farmers in Fight Against Dakota Access Pipeline
The Lakota are protesting in the face of police, private security and building crews assigned to the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Thousands Moving Money to Black-Owned Banks
The latest response to discrimination and police brutality is renewed calls to #BankBlack and bring economic empowerment to struggling communities.