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John Podesta: One of the Most Powerful Corporate Lobbyists in the World
With the Wikileaks release of thousands of emails belonging to John Podesta, very little is known in US society about Podesta himself.
Disenfranchised by Misinformation: Victoria Law on the Millions Who Can Vote — but Might Not Know It
Across the nation, almost 6 million people are prohibited from voting as a result of state felony disenfranchisement laws.
Down-Ballot Republicans Jump at Chance to Emulate Trump
Trump is much more a true expression of the GOP than an aberration from it.
How the Commission on Presidential Debates Monopolizes Information
Why are we always choosing between the lesser of two evils?
How to Take a Stand Against Voter Intimidation and Protect Your Right to Vote
New voting restrictions are in place all over the country. Here's what you need to know to protect your right to vote.
Why 2016 May See a Record Top 1%
The US's top earners will be rushing to maximize their 2016 income if Democrats gain a sweep in November.
The Mediterranean Has Become a Cemetery
Nicole Colson reports on the human toll of Europe's crackdown on refugees.
Seventeen Ballot Initiatives to Watch if You Care About Inequality
On November 8, voters in many states will have the opportunity to weigh in on a wide variety of inequality-related issues.
Election 2016 and the Growing Global Nuclear Threat
Playing a game of chicken with nuclear strategy.
Suppressing Voter Turnout: What’s in a Name?
It is critical for those who proffer “Making America Great Again,” to erect obstacles that discourage the participation of Asians, Latinos and Black people.