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Email Shows Top Buttigieg Fundraiser Offering Campaign Influence for Donations
Critics described the overture as a particularly blatant example of how big money corrupts the U.S. political system.
Public Housing Has Been Woefully Underfunded. That Could Change in 2020.
Democrats have put forth bold proposals to fund repairs, build new units and upgrade buildings for renewable energy.
Fighting Water Privatization With “Blue Communities”
Author and activist Maude Barlow talks about the growing global movement to protect public control of water resources.
Trump Touts Weak Trade Deals That Likely Won’t Benefit US Workers
Despite Trump's boasts, workers are unlikely to see any economic benefit from these deals.
Growing Movement Calls Out Elites at Prestigious Cultural Institutions
It's getting harder and harder for the super-wealthy to find shelter from scrutiny through philanthropy.
Betsy DeVos’s Vision for an Indebted Future? A Robotic Student Loan Chatbot
Automating financial aid with dystopian chatbots and streamlined websites will not solve the student debt crisis.
Holiday Jewelry Presents Could Be Contributing to Deforestation in the Amazon
Recent deforestation in the Peruvian Amazon has been driven in part by a demand for gold.
Okinawans Keep Up Fight Against US Military Base in Biodiverse Oura Bay
Environmental advocates say a US military construction project puts rare corals and the unique marine ecosystem at risk.
Neo-Confederate Group Is Funding Candidates in North Carolina
Some of these candidates have supported legislation to protect Confederate monuments.
IMF Backs Tax Reform Bill in Ecuador That Would Further Austerity
After the Argentina debacle, the IMF endorsed weakening capital controls in Ecuador.