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Dodgin’ Donald’s Hiding Something in Those Unreleased Tax Returns
Rich guys in America don't follow the rules that working guys must. That's why Trump won't release his tax returns.
In Wake of Coup, Should Brazil’s Olympics Be Moved or Become a Site of Protest?
Protesters have vowed to flood the streets during the Olympics.
Hillary Clinton’s Memoir Deletions, in Detail
Omissions include references to Latin America, the TPP and the Arab Spring.
It’s Not Just the Speeches: Hillary Clinton Questioned Over Son-in-Law’s Ties to Goldman Sachs
Multiple issues have continued to dog Clinton's campaign, including the question of her connection to Goldman Sachs.
DNC Chair Wasserman Schultz Faces Criticism for Bias and Opening Up DNC to Lobbyists
Some Democrats are considering pressuring Debbie Wasserman Schultz to step down.
Obama Promised Open Government, but Hasn’t Delivered Yet
From torture to campaign finance, the president can still order important transparency reforms — but there isn't much time.
The Brazilian Coup and Washington’s “Rollback” in Latin America
Washington's Cold War never ended in Latin America.
Bernie Sanders Closes In on Hillary Clinton Ahead of California Primary
What once looked like a knockout for the Clinton camp is now a statistical tie.
All the Presumptive Nominee’s Men
For a guy who yells about Washington and Wall Street money in politics, Donald Trump sure has a lot on insiders on his team.
In Dark Move, Congress Considers Rolling Back Transparency for Meetings
We cannot and should not take the new norms for government transparency embodied in these bills for granted.