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GOP gerrymandering guru Thomas Hofeller died in 2018. His daughter Stephanie just released 70,000 files that detail his successful voter suppression efforts. Here is what these disclosures show and what they mean for US democracy.
The rich and privileged who belong to the Alfalfa Club mix and mingle each year on Robert E. Lee’s birthday. You can bet they’re not thinking about what’s best for you.
Donald Trump has joined a long list of US presidents who have used warfare to distract from domestic problems.
Fascinating, creepy video about a worm that may get into your body if you’re not careful — especially if you travel.
Can the labor rights movement balance the needs of contract workers with those of genuine independent contractors?
Confirmation that two missiles brought down the Ukrainian airliner seems to answer one question — but others remain open.
A surprising conversation about Iran with prominent Middle East scholar Stephen Zunes.
For a moment, the assassination of Qassem Soleimani raised fears of a new wave of violence in Lebanon. Now, the people of this war-torn country are back to fighting corruption.
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A DOJ investigation into the Ferguson, MO, police department revealed how municipal fines and fees trap low-income people in a cycle of poverty and punishment. It’s happening across the US — but now San Francisco is leading major reforms.
The myth of superior American medicine is a barrier to reform.
It’s not clear how it is that video cameras were on hand to capture Wednesday’s 6 AM downing of the Ukrainian jetliner near Tehran. Does that suggest it wasn’t the accident officials claim it was?