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Glenn Greenwald on Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff’s Impeachment
Embattled Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is slated to testify today at her impeachment trial.
What Makes a Hate Group?
The violence in our streets is the war coming home.
Trump’s Taxes Won’t Go Away
The candidate's ongoing scandalous behavior can't cover up whatever he's hiding in his tax returns.
Most Known Donors to Conservative “Independent Women’s Voice” Organization Are Men
New research shows that the overwhelming majority of its known donors are men. Very rich men.
The Trump Campaign’s Surprising $8.4 Million Expenditure
The Trump campaign filed its latest campaign finance reports last week, and the largest expense — "digital and online advertising" surprised a lot of reporters.
Bernie Sanders Launches New Organization, but Key Staffers Quit in Protest
Reports have emerged of political tumult within Bernie Sanders' own team.
Weapons, Pipelines and Wall Street: Did Clinton Foundation Donations Impact Clinton State Department Decisions?
New questions have arisen this week over Hillary Clinton and the Clinton Foundation.
Do Huge Campaign Contributions Underline the Power of the Elite?
The financial sector has contributed as much as $637u00a0million in 2016 to candidates, candidate committees and outside spending groups.
Number of Registered Lobbyists Plunges as Spending Declines Yet Again
The lobbying industry may start arguing for its own bailout bill, given the relentless decline in reported spending for its services.
Jill Stein Should Be Part of a Four-Way Presidential Debate
Even those who do not back third-party contenders should recognize that open debates are vital for robust democracy.