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Australian Whistleblower Who Took on FIFA Corruption: Sepp Blatter’s Resignation Long Overdue
The head of FIFA has resigned over a growing corruption scandal.
A Victory for Privacy or Extension of Mass Surveillance? Co-Sponsor of USA FREEDOM Act Rejects Bill
President Obama signed into law a measure ending the mass phone surveillance program.
Congress Passes Three Amendments to Stop DEA From Undermining State Marijuana Laws
There's unprecedented support on both sides of the aisle for ending the federal war on marijuana.
This One Chart Will Change Everything
An extensive Princeton University study shows that the American people have no impact on which laws get passed.
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Meet the “Dark Money” Phantom
Ohio lawyer at the nexus of nonprofit network is conservatives' secret weapon.
FIFA’s Upheaval, From Corruption Arrests to Rising Death Toll in Qatar
Nine soccer officials of the world governing body, FIFA, were indicted.
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Who’s to Blame for the Mess in Iraq?
In reality, Republicans and Democrats both share responsibility for Iraq's dismal state of affairs.
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Dean Baker | Bernie Sanders Takes It to Wall Street With Financial Transactions Tax
We now have one presidential candidate who is prepared to support a strong FTT.
“There’s Nothing Left”: Women’s Future Under the Conservatives in the United Kingdom
It is structural and economic violence inflicted on a section of society.
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We Need to Protect the Whistleblowers Who Save Our Skins but Pay the Price
Whistleblowers alert the public to financial fraud, abuse in institutions and potential environmental disasters.