How To Catch A Dictator

Guatemala’s U.S.-backed former ruler Efrain Rios Montt was found guilty of genocide and war crimes against indigenous villagers.

Mike McDonald
By Mike McDonald

Guatemala’s U.S.-backed former ruler Efrain Rios Montt was found guilty of genocide and war crimes against indigenous villagers.

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Detroit Is Broke: Could Bankruptcy Lie Ahead?

The first report by Detroit’s emergency manager declares that the city is broke and at risk of running completely out of money.

Associated Press
By Associated Press

The first report by Detroit’s emergency manager declares that the city is broke and at risk of running completely out of money.

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The 182 Percent Loan: How Installment Lenders Put Borrowers In A World Of Hurt

World Finance, a billion-dollar company, peddles installment loans, a product that often drives borrowers into a similar quagmire of debt.

Paul Kiel
By Paul Kiel
The 182 Percent Loan: How Installment Lenders Put Borrowers In A World Of Hurt

World Finance, a billion-dollar company, peddles installment loans, a product that often drives borrowers into a similar quagmire of debt.

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Post-Sandy Hook: Bulletproof Whiteboards Used By Schools For Protection

The products are a godsend for some, yet others are targeting the company for profiting off tragedy.

Trisha Marczak
By Trisha Marczak

The products are a godsend for some, yet others are targeting the company for profiting off tragedy.

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Opaqueness To Trump Transparency? Group Asks Why Manning Trial Lacks Stenographer

The Freedom of the Press foundation hopes to crowd-fund a court reporter after authorities refuse to release their own transcripts.

Katie Rucke
By Katie Rucke

The Freedom of the Press foundation hopes to crowd-fund a court reporter after authorities refuse to release their own transcripts.

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