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Voting & Elections 10.31.2017

Millions of Americans Innocently Helped Spread Russian Propaganda

After months of soft-pedaling their role as enablers of Russia’s campaign to disrupt the 2016 election, executives of Facebook, Twitter and Google reportedly are set to acknowledge today that their online platforms spread Russian propaganda to millions of Americans – all at the speed of light.

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Voting & Elections 10.30.2017

First Shoe Drops in Russia Investigation

With former aides under indictment in the Russia investigation, President Trump tries to change the subject

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Voting & Elections 10.27.2017

GA Officials Scramble to Explain Destruction of Voting Records

A critical piece of evidence in a suit challenging the integrity of Georgia's voting systems was lost.

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Money & Influence 10.26.2017

Getting What They Paid For

President Trump's tax "reform" plan is a return on investment for big money campaign donors

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Media & Democracy 10.26.2017

"A Death Sentence for Local Media"

Mergers and acquisitions are all the rage in the telecommunications industry these days. And now the industry’s giants have joined forces to acquire the Federal Communications Commission.

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