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Profiting From Desperation: Oxygen Tanks Become an Underground Market in Mexico
The demand for oxygen in Mexico has grown by 700 percent over the past month, and desperate people are being exploited.
Trump Pardons Steve Bannon
Trump has largely used his clemency power to assist his political allies -- when he has used it at all.
Democracy Will Never Be Delivered From Above. It Must Be Built From Below.
The only way to fight against systemic corruption is to set up a counterpower through direct democracy.
Members of Congress Profited From Paycheck Protection Program
This data comes as Congress passes a meager $600 relief check for ordinary workers.
Georgia’s Secretary of State Was Pressured by Trump Demands Before Election
Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger rejected repeated demands to endorse Trump in order to stay neutral.
Trump Makes Alarming Call for AG Barr to Investigate Biden “Before the Election”
The demands by Trump are based on allegations many experts believe are part of a Russian disinformation operation.
AOC Calls Trump a “Walking Scam” as His Federal Income Tax Records Are Released
The records show that Trump paid just $750 in federal income tax in both 2016 and 2017.
American Political Cynicism Could Benefit Trump in November
If voters believe that democracy works only for the corrupt elites, leaders can more easily subvert democratic norms.
Trump Is Placing Letters in Food Aid Boxes to Boost His Reelection Campaign
Democrats say the letters violate the law against using government resources to campaign.
Lebanese Government Faces Collapse Amid Protests Over Blast, Economic Crisis
The Beirut explosion has intensified public outrage over long-standing government dysfunction.