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May 24, 2017
Puerto Rico’s Political and Economic Crisis Deepens
This month has seen massive protests against austerity, bankruptcy proceedings, and the return of a prodigal hero.
Ed Morales
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April 12, 2017
This Loophole Will Let Hedge-Fund Managers Dodge $18 Billion in Taxes This Year
That money could be a whole lot better used.
Robert Greenwald and Charles Khan
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December 9, 2016
The Magnitude of Trump’s Cronyism Is Off the Charts—Even for Washington
The President-elect’s incomplete cabinet is already the richest one ever.
Nomi Prins
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December 8, 2016
Democrats Should Fight All of Trump’s Nominees. Yes, All of Them.
He’s betrayed his working-class supporters by naming a cabinet of millionaire and billionaire insiders.
Joan Walsh
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June 10, 2016
Ever Heard of ‘Vulture Funds’? Well, They’re Destroying Puerto Rico
People are literally dying because of Wall Street greed.
Brave New Films
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June 7, 2016
Who Is Responsible for Puerto Rico’s Debt?
There’s evidence some of it is illegal—and activists agree that Washington’s colonial control over the island’s economy helped create the crisis.
Ed Morales
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April 15, 2016
Orwell in Puerto Rico: Congress ‘Promises’ a New Dictatorship
It says it’s going to resolve the island’s debt fairly, but the PROMESA bill establishes an authoritarian collection agency for hedge funders.
Nelson Denis
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March 8, 2016
Universities Are Becoming Billion-Dollar Hedge Funds With Schools Attached
Students are beginning to urge divestment.
Astra Taylor