“My Son Asked if It Was the End of the World”: Rio de Janeiro Favela Protests Police Raids
Jacarezinho residents endure intense shootouts after a police officer was killed in an operation last week; four other people have since been killed.
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A Year After Trump, Democrats, Socialists, and Populists Sweep Elections
The slash-and-burn Twitter wars on the left did little to stop a popular front from dominating elections.
The Government’s Own Data Shows Country of Origin Is a Poor Predictor of Terrorist Threat
Jeff Sessions has worked since at least 2015 to build a case for limiting Muslim immigration. His evidence is ambiguous at best.
New Republic, AlterNet, and Nation Institute Had No Real HR When Abuses Occurred
The lack of HR staff at some small outlets creates a unique vulnerability for employees, whose fates may rest in the hands of their leaders or founders.
Accused of Spying, Russian Security Firm Will Show Its Code and Operations to Outsiders
Kaspersky Lab's transparency project offers ongoing access. The company foils U.S. government hackers and was recently accused of helping the Kremlin.
Wall Street Wants to Kill the Agency Protecting Americans From Financial Scams
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has become a fast-moving agency that actually chalks up wins for average Americans. Republicans have sworn to kill it.
After Going from Church to Church Seeking Help, A Mexican Family Finds Sanctuary in Philadelphia
Carmela Hernandez is one of at least 32 people who have publicly taken sanctuary from deportation in churches in 14 states across the country.
For Georgia Democrats, the Governor's Mansion Is in Reach. But Are They Selling the Platform Voters Want?
The platforms of gubernatorial candidates Stacey Abrams and Stacey Evans don't necessarily speak to the Georgians whose votes they're trying to get.
Trump Administration Suddenly Cancels Refugee Program That Saved Lives of Central American Children
Trump's State Department gave barely 24 hours notice that it was ending a program to protect children from a treacherous route to the U.S.
How the Government Botched the Case Against Cliven Bundy
The mistrial of Cliven Bundy is the latest in a series of embarrassing blunders involving egregious misconduct by federal agents and prosecutors.