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Russians Have Meddled in 36 Elections. The US Has Meddled in 81.
Elections are but one part of a story of meddling on a scale that has been historically remarkable.
Deutsche Bank Has Rolled on Donald Trump
The old rule still applies: Always follow the money.
Sen. Ron Wyden Leads on Securing Elections Before 2020
The Protecting American Votes and Elections Act of 2019 takes a step forward by requiring a return to paper ballots.
Are We in a Constitutional Crisis?
The scope of the Trump administration's defiance of Congress points to one.
Rebranding Corruption Benefits Shady Politicians on Both Sides of the Aisle
No one is happier about the Supreme Court’s rebranding of corruption than sketchy politicians.
Rural Voter Project Is Tied to Medicare for All Opponents
The project's website is registered to an executive at a nonprofit created to crush universal health care momentum.
Progressives Demand Mnuchin Be Held in Contempt for Defying Subpoena
Mnuchin's decision to defy the Friday deadline all but guarantees a court fight over the documents.
Will Democratic Party Elites Dictate Its Primaries Again?
The Democratic elite will fight any real threat to their status quo, as they did in the 2016 primaries and caucuses.
Hedge Fund Billionaires Were Democrats’ Main Bankrollers in 2018
In the 2018 midterms, Democrats benefited more than Republicans from election spending by outside groups.
It’s Time for the People to Force the Democrats’ Hand on Impeachment
Standing by while Trump destroys democracy is not an option.