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Alito’s folly, part 1: SCOTUS Janus ruling undermines democracy

July 3, 2018 By Tim Libretti

Alito either misunderstands or simply disrespects democracy.

The struggle for democracy continues: German and American perspectives

June 22, 2018 By Eric A. Gordon

The struggle for democracy is in high gear—or as they say in the global South, a luta continua, the struggle continues.

Worried about Russian election tampering? Look what Republicans are up to.

June 11, 2018 By Jesse Jackson

We should take steps to ensure no foreign power can interfere with our elections, but we should also act boldly to ensure that the right to vote is not undermined by zealous partisans at home.

Shell game: Trump, Cohen rake in big bucks by selling access

May 9, 2018 By John Wojcik

In what looks like a pay-for-play scheme, Trump's lawyer has been funneling millions through front company bank accounts.

Brazil: Former president Lula to prison; police fire on protesters

April 9, 2018 By Ben Chacko

Communist Party leader Luciana Santos said, “Lula is trapped because in one of the most unequal countries in the world, he ruled mainly for the poor.”