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Saudi Foreign Agents’ Political Donations Top $1.6 Million in 2018 Elections
Saudi Arabia's agents have wielded influence in the Trump administration through a variety of channels.
Greg Palast Sues Georgia’s Brian Kemp for Purging 340,000 From Voter Rolls
Palast, whose report about Kemp's voter suppression appeared on Truthout, discusses the lawsuit.
Inequality: A Feature and Driver of Bolsonaro’s Rise in Brazil
Jair Bolsonaro has aligned himself with financial interests, attracting moderates willing to overlook his fascist ideas.
What Will the Next Year of #MeToo Bring?
In just one year’s time, the #MeToo moment has had a lasting impact on US society.
Supreme Court Shields Wilbur Ross From Testifying Under Oath About His Perjury
Is protecting Ross from testifying a sign of things to come from a court now firmly on the right?
Journalist Conducted “Secret Interview” With Khashoggi Before His Murder
Journalist Rula Jebreal conducted one of the last known interviews with Jamal Khashoggi.
To Hell With Civility: Voters Have the Right to Yell at Mitch McConnell
It's shameful for the media to lecture citizens for raising their voices against political leaders.
More College Students Expected to Vote in 2018 Midterms
More college students are registered to vote in the midterm elections this year than they were in 2014.
How Billionaires Bought Kavanaugh’s Seat on the Supreme Court
Justice Kavanaugh is a major win for the right-wing project to restore corporate power through the courts.
Social Media War in Brazil Pushes Far-Right Candidate Toward Presidency
Like Trump, Jair Bolsonaro strategically avoids debate and uses social media to spread misinformation.