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Corporate and Political Corruption: The Lessons Not Learned From the Deepwater Horizon Disaster
Seventy-five percent of BP's court fine is tax deductible, meaning that US taxpayers will foot most of the bill for the largest oil spill in history.
With Pirates on the Horizon, Iceland’s Government May Not Survive the Panama Papers
Several Icelandic politicians have links to anonymous offshore companies.
Are US Politicians Serious About Tackling Corruption?
Bank Whistleblowers United tell us how they can restore the rule of law to Wall Street and avoid the next financial crisis.
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“Dallas 6” Prisoners Face Trial for Protesting Abuse in Solitary Confinement
Six men risked their lives to protest brutal prison conditions. One of them is my son.
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Trial and Error: Report Says Prosecutors Rarely Pay Price for Mistakes and Misconduct
Only one prosecutor was disciplined by any oversight authorities, the report asserts.
Dark Money: What Might the Money Media Cover if They Weren’t Covering Trump?
When Americans were asked recently what they fear most, It was corruption of government officials.
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Dahr Jamail | As Fossil Fuel Industry Staggers, a Massive Gas Pipeline Project Endures in Texas
While the US oil and gas industry flounders due to falling prices, Japanese demand is helping a Texas pipeline project proceed.
Why Our Government Isn’t Listening: How Greed Is at the Root of US Suffering
Why doesn't the government of a country as wealthy as the US provide for its people? Oppression is a profitable business.
After the Black Hawks Arrived: In Somalia, a History of US Meddling Continues
The official reason for the US presence in Somalia is to fight the perennial war against terrorism. The real reason is oil.
How Super PAC Donors Hide Behind Shady LLCs
Not everyone who donated to super PACs wants the public to know that they did.