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Ethics & Accountability 02.3.2017

Two Weeks In and the Swamp is Getting Deeper

After promising to "drain the swamp" in Washington, President Trump is doing the opposite

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Media & Democracy 02.3.2017

Trump's CNN Freeze-Out Threatens Press Freedom

President Trump's attacks on reporters and media organizations endanger press freedom

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Media & Democracy 01.31.2017

Trump's Dangerous Attack on Federal Regulations

The President's stated goal of a 75 percent cut in federal regulations in unattainable, and a bad idea to boot.

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