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Scott Walker Asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to Review John Doe Dark Money Probe
But some members of the court have a potential conflict of interest in the case.
The Pay’s the Thing: How America’s CEOs Are Getting Rich Off Taxpayers
Income inequality will continue to rise unless we close the performance pay loophole and curb the growth of executive compensation.
Post-Katrina: Will New Orleans Still Be New Orleans?
Since Katrina, a lot has changed. The question is whether the change is for the better.
Taxes, the Rich, and Our Known Universe
Pundits and political scientists are always searching for that simple theory that'll explain just what makes our politics tick. Where should they be looking? How about in the eyes …
Washington Fights Fire With Fire in Libya: How Not to End Violence in a War-Torn Land
Is the US secretly training Libyan militiamen in the Canary Islands? And if not, are they planning to?
TurboTax Maker Linked to “Grassroots” Campaign Against Free, Simple Tax Filing
Intuit and its allies are continuing to work against proposals for what's known as return-free filing.
Why We Need Media Critics Who Are Fiercely Independent
To reach the broad public, critics of the media establishment need amplification from... the media establishment. And that rarely happens unless the critique is shallow.
Why Aren’t We Putting US Agencies on Trial for Financing El Chapo’s Drug War?
From Capone to Mexico's captured cocaine king, the villains we love to hate obscure the truth about America's secret support.
Pot Economics: What’s the Future of the American Marijuana Market?
For the broader legalized market, the future may come sooner than some might think, given how much interest has been stoked by the ongoing experiments in Colorado and Washington.
Oil Lobby Spending in California Increases by 400 Percent
A ground-breaking report released this month reveals that Big Oil spent $123.6 million to lobby elected officials in California over the past 15 years.