The rise of self-hating politicians
All self-hating politicians dream of coups.
An invulnerable financial fortress on the sand?
Qatar has our world’s attention, but nearby — and deeply unequal — Dubai might be charting our future.
How South Dakota became a tax haven for the super-rich
As the Pandora Papers exposed, for the last 30 years, multimillionaires and billionaires have parked their wealth in the state of South Dakota to avoid taxation and secure dynastic wealth for generations.
The battle for hearts and minds: RT, WikiLeaks and net neutrality
The ongoing battle to maintain net neutrality is perhaps the most important free speech issue facing the United States, if not the West as a whole.
Biden vs. Trump: A rematch fraught with voter apathy and partisan divides
As Biden and Trump clinch their party nominations for a historic rematch, voter enthusiasm hits a new low, reflecting a divided nation's quest for alternatives.
Investigation unfolds: Roger Stone accused in plot against Congress members
Capitol Police, aided by the FBI, have launched an investigation into Roger Stone, a controversial figure in American politics, following allegations of a plot to target Democratic Representatives.
These are the corporations behind Trump’s Muslim ban
While it is important to hold our public officials accountable for their role in promoting the Muslim ban, we cannot stop there.
Biden wants to prevent a strong primary challenge. He shouldn’t get away with it.
A president is not a party’s king, and he has no automatic right to renomination.
Bill Moyers and Neil Barofsky on big bailouts
"The big financial institutions who were– obviously the biggest winners of the last bailout– they’re gonna win again. They always win. That’s kinda the way our system is organized."
Exit in disgrace
Trump has taken shame to a new low, a depth only achievable by someone with zero sense of shame and thus no behavior brakes.