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  • Money & Politics
    At the Conventions, Free Parties Are Never Really Free
    July 28, 2016
    | John Light
    Lobbyists want something in return for plying policymakers with attention and alcohol. We delve into what some event sponsors might be hoping to get out of it.
  • War & Peace
    There’s No Business Like the Arms Business
    July 27, 2016
    | William D. Hartung
    "Volatility" — economic and political instability, and war — keeps this industry profitable, and the industry, in turn, makes sure the world remains volatile.
  • Money & Politics
    This Week in Political Money: Evan Bayh's Giant Pile o' Cash
    July 13, 2016
    | John Light
    Our weekly roundup of money we're following...
  • Justice
    Following Horrific Violence, Something More is Required of Us
    July 9, 2016
    | Michelle Alexander
    We need a profound shift in our collective consciousness in order to challenge an entrenched system of racial and social control — and build a new America.
  • Money & Politics
    The Life of the Parties: An Inside Look at the Lobbying World
    July 4, 2016
    | Thomas Frank
    Washington's influence industry is sycophantically chronicled in Politico's newsletter, Influence.
  • Democracy & Government
    Can Democracy Reform Help Democrats Win Back the Senate?
    June 14, 2016
    | Justin Miller
    Amid voter outrage at special-interest influence, Senate Democrats have unveiled a plan to run on fixing the political system.
  • Money & Politics
    Trump's Unique Conflict of Interest
    June 2, 2016
    | Russ Choma and David Corn
    He owes at least $100 million to a foreign bank that's battled with US regulators.
  • Money & Politics
    How Tax Preparers Are Lobbying to Keep Taxes Complicated
    April 18, 2016
    | John Light
    Companies like H&R Block and Intuit are big spenders in Washington — and they're not trying to make our tax returns easier.
  • Money & Politics
    "The System Is Rigged Against Regular People"
    March 18, 2016
    | Michael Winship
    In their new book, Nation on the Take, Wendell Potter and Nick Penniman portray a government and politics polluted by big corporate dollars. But the authors also offer solutions.
  • Money & Politics
    Both Parties Agree: Selling Out Is Worth It
    January 29, 2016
    | Michael Winship
    The lobbying industry, despite a small decline in revenue, is still the fastest way to make big bucks in Washington.


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