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Disclaimer: The information in this document does not constitute legal advice and is not to be taken as legal advice. The information in this document is provided for guidance purposes only. The last ...

Editor’s Note: The end of this chapter also features a Special Focus interview by Olivier Holmey with the editor-in-chief of the Crimean Center for Investigative Journalism, Valentyna Samar, whose ...

“For over 20 years, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been treated to luxury vacations by billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow. He goes on cruises in far-flung locales on Crow’s yacht, ...

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I used to be a columnist at the largest newspaper in Venezuela. I also hosted my own daily radio show and founded a newsletter-based media organization, Arepita. My journalism should have helped ...

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