Politics
Texas raised $54 million for border wall—almost all from one billionaire
October 6, 2021Timothy Mellon is the Wyoming-based grandson of banking tycoon Andrew Mellon. He is responsible for nearly 98% of the donations to Texas’ border wall fund.
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‘Fauci’ film goes beyond the doctor to showcase vicious cycle of deadly outbreaks
October 6, 2021The new documentary Fauci showcases the relationship between science, politics, and public discourse—and what can happen when it all goes off the rails.
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Newsom signs eight new California laws targeting police violence
October 5, 2021Big steps forward for police responsibility and accountability.
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Pandora Papers reveal U.S. is another ruling class tax haven
October 5, 2021In almost all cases, the secret, hidden troves of cash — and the manipulations the rich use to evade taxes — are perfectly legal.
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Leaked ‘Pandora Papers’ expose how billionaires and corrupt leaders hide wealth
October 4, 2021Billionaires, world leaders, and powerful politicians used offshore accounts to shield assets collectively worth trillions of dollars.
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