Alex Mierjeski

Alex Mierjeski is a freelance journalist whose work has appeared in VICE, VICE News, Munchies and Harper’s.

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Trump Selects Regulator of His Own Publicly Traded Company

Experts doubt the SEC is up to the job of investigating Trump Media, which could be misleading investors.

By: Justin Elliott ,; Robert Faturechi ,; Alex Mierjeski ,; ProPublica

December 10, 2024

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Politics & Elections

Judge Aileen Cannon Failed to Disclose Attendance at Right-Wing Junkets

In July, Cannon threw out the case that alleges Trump mishandled classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago residence.

By: Marilyn W. Thompson &; Alex Mierjeski ,; ProPublica

September 18, 2024

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Environment & Health

Nike Promised Climate Action, But Its Corporate Jets Kept Flying — and Polluting

Since December, Nike has laid off 20 percent of its dedicated sustainability staff.

By: Rob Davis ,; Agnel Philip ,; Alex Mierjeski ,; Matthew Kish ,; ProPublica/TheOregonian/OregonLive

August 17, 2024

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Politics & Elections

Trump Media Deal With GOP Donor Poses Conflicts of Interest

The deal could give an energy magnate access to a future president and an advantage in extracting favors from Trump.

By: Justin Elliott ,; Robert Faturechi ,; Alex Mierjeski ,; ProPublica

July 30, 2024

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Senate Probe Reveals Thomas Took More Undisclosed Trips on Harlan Crow’s Jet

The gifts make “crystal clear that the highest court needs an enforceable code of conduct” said Sen. Dick Durbin.

By: Justin Elliott ,; Joshua Kaplan ,; Alex Mierjeski ,; ProPublica

June 14, 2024

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Trump Businesses and Campaign Gave 9 Witnesses Significant Financial Benefits

Even if the perks weren’t intended to influence witnesses, they could prove troublesome for Trump in any future trials.

By: Robert Faturechi ,; Justin Elliott ,; Alex Mierjeski ,; ProPublica

June 3, 2024

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Clarence Thomas Repeatedly Pushed for Removing Ban on Speaking Fees for Justices

Documents reveal that Thomas hinted he might resign if salaries weren't raised for Supreme Court justices.

By: Justin Elliott ,; Joshua Kaplan ,; Alex Mierjeski ,; Brett Murphy ,; ProPublica

December 19, 2023

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Politics & Elections

Even by His Interpretation of Disclosure Law, Thomas Looks to Have Violated It

The details of Clarence Thomas’s trips could prove important evidence in any formal investigation of his conduct.

By: Justin Elliott ,; Joshua Kaplan ,; Alex Mierjeski ,; ProPublica

October 5, 2023

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Politics & Elections

Clarence Thomas Failed to Disclose Participation in Koch Network Donor Summit

The Supreme Court justice has served as a fundraising draw for the organization that has brought cases before the court.

By: Joshua Kaplan ,; Justin Elliott ,; Alex Mierjeski ,; ProPublica

September 22, 2023

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Politics & Elections

Beyond Harlan Crow, Other Billionaires Funded Justice Thomas’s Luxury Vacations

Three additional ultra-wealthy business executives have been underwriting Thomas’s undisclosed trips for three decades.

By: Brett Murphy &; Alex Mierjeski ,; ProPublica

August 10, 2023

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