Amid Gaza War, College Campuses Become Free Speech “Testing Ground”
Protests at universities are now being met with a wave of censorship and suppression, targeting students most directly.
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Tema Okun on Her Mythical Paper on White Supremacy
Tema Okun, the author of a famous (or infamous?) paper on white supremacy, speaks out decades later.
Don’t Cry for Me, Hydrocarbons
Kate Aronoff reports from the CERAWeek energy industry conference in Houston.
Republican Running for Virginia Governor Took Cash From Lobbyists Tied to “Woke” Coca-Cola
Though millionaire Pete Snyder is mostly self-funded, he accepted donations from current and former Coke lobbyists.
Joe Manchin Gets Candid With Billionaire Donors in Leaked Audio
Sen. Joe Manchin reveals his thoughts on the filibuster in a leaked Zoom call with fundraisers.
Brazilian Workers Paid Equivalent of 70 Cents an Hour to Transcribe TikToks
Some workers logged as many as 90 hours per week and complained that the subcontractors they worked for didn’t make promised payments.
Effort to Take On Surprise Medical Billing in Coronavirus Stimulus Collapses
Rep. Richie Neal, who has previously blocked efforts to end surprise medical billing, was once again an obstacle to reform.
Rio Tinto’s Madagascar Mine Promised Prosperity. It Tainted a Community.
The Anglo-Australian mining company is facing legal claims that it contaminated waterways and lakes with harmful levels of uranium and lead.
As the SEC Cracks Down on Shady SPACs, CIA Officials Get In on the Action
Leaders of In-Q-Tel, a CIA-backed venture fund, and retired CIA officials are getting in on the latest stock market trend.
Longtime Bloomberg Ally Bets on Andrew Yang for New York
Tusk Strategies, a firm beloved by the city’s elite, is backing the malleable mayoral candidate.