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Politics

Villains, antiheroes, and dystopia: How Hollywood's...

Felix Salmon

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Politics

How to bribe Trump's White House

Felix Salmon

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Politics

Jason Chaffetz should never make any decisions for working...

Felix Salmon

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrest a suspect during a pre-dawn raid in Santa Ana, Calif., in this file photo from Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007. The Census Bureau plans to ask immigration enforcement officials to suspend raids during the 2010 census to help improve accuracy in counting illegal immigrants. (AP Photo/Mark Avery/File)

Immigration

Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is a gift to violent...

Felix Salmon

Melinda Gates talks to Indian author Chetan Bhagat, unseen, as Bill Gates looks at the audience during an interaction organized by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation in New Delhi, India ,Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014. (AP Photo /Manish Swarup)

Politics

This billionaire's letter eviscerates the Trump agenda

Felix Salmon

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Celgene CEO Bob Hugin during a meeting with pharmaceutical industry leaders in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Economy

America's CEOs are acting like total cowards when it comes to...

Felix Salmon

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Politics

This GOP bill is the perfect example of robbing the poor to...

Felix Salmon

Protesters hold signs in Paris on January 21, 2017 during a women's march in solidarity with women in the US marching against Trump and for women's rights. Following the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States, the Womens March has spread to be a global march calling on all concerned citizens to stand up for equality, diversity and inclusion and for womens rights to be recognised around the world as human rights. Photo by Khanh Renaud/Sipa USA(Sipa via AP Images)

Race

Impartiality or diversity. Pick one.

Felix Salmon

Protesters assemble at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 after two Iraqi refugees were detained while trying to enter the country. On Friday, Jan. 27, President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending all immigration from countries with terrorism concerns for 90 days. Countries included in the ban are Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen, which are all Muslim-majority nations. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

Politics

With 153 words, Donald Trump just destroyed the American promise

Felix Salmon

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden delivers a speech on the second day of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Politics

How the middle class beat the world's billionaires

Felix Salmon

US's Anthony Scaramucci, who is part of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team, speaks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Politics

The toothless global elite have surrendered to Trump’s...

Felix Salmon

A worker is busy with final preparations inside the Congress Center two days ahead of the 47th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, on Sunday, Jan.15, 2017. (Gian Ehrenzeller/Keystone via AP)

Economy

Why so few world leaders showed up at the most elite...

Felix Salmon

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Economy

What Oxfam's misleading stat gets wrong about inequality

Felix Salmon

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 14: (L to R) Vice President-elect Mike Pence looks on as President-elect Donald Trump shakes the hand of Peter Thiel during a meeting with technology executives at Trump Tower, December 14, 2016 in New York City. This is the first major meeting between President-elect Trump and technology industry leaders. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Politics

Why the world’s elite won’t lift a finger to stop Trump

Felix Salmon

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 01: President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a stop at U.S. Bank Arena on December 1, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Trump took time off from selecting the cabinet for his incoming administration to celebrate his victory in the general election. (Photo by Ty Wright/Getty Images)

Politics

A corrupt oligarchy is the best that America can hope for now

Felix Salmon

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 09: White House staff, including Press Secretary Josh Earnest (2nd L), senior advisor Valerie Jarrett (3rd L) and Communication Director Jen Psaki (2nd R), listen as U.S. President Barack Obama makes a statement on the election results at the Rose Garden of the White House November 9, 2006 in Washington, DC. Republican presidential nominee has won the election and will become the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Politics

Trump's nightmare government may have no public servants

Felix Salmon

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 12: A crowd marches from Union Square to Trump Tower in protest of new Republican president-elect Donald Trump on November 12, 2016 in New York, United States. The election of Trump as president has sparked protests in cities across the country. (Photo by Yana Paskova/Getty Images)

Politics

Britain might be lost, but Trump can still be defeated

Felix Salmon

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Republican president-elect Donald Trump delivers his acceptance speech during his election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown in the early morning hours of November 9, 2016 in New York City. Donald Trump defeated Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Elections

Here's one simple way to fight Donald Trump's election

Felix Salmon

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Republican president-elect Donald Trump delivers his acceptance speech as Vice president-elect Mike Pence looks on during his election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown in the early morning hours of November 9, 2016 in New York City. Donald Trump defeated Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Elections

Donald Trump has won. Now we have to fight him.

Felix Salmon

Nation Goes To The Polls In Contentious Presidential Election Between Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump

Elections

I thought voting didn't matter. Then I became a U.S. citizen.

Felix Salmon

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Business

If Palantir really cared about diversity, it wouldn’t pay...

Felix Salmon

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Avoiding taxes isn't smart. It's stupid.

Felix Salmon

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 03: The Uber app logo is displayed on an iPhone on August 3, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Nobody's talking about the biggest, most obvious problem with...

Felix Salmon

ROANOKE, VA - SEPTEMBER 24: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at the Berglund Center on September 24, 2016 in Roanoke, Virginia. Trump spoke about lowering taxes and encouraging job growth during his last speech ahead of the first presidential debate with Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on September 26. (Photo by Sara D. Davis/Getty Images)

Politics

Donald Trump’s taxes prove that he’s everything his...

Felix Salmon

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Gawker Media's messy resurrection

Felix Salmon

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 13: Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks at an Apple event at the Worldwide Developer's Conference on June 13, 2016 in San Francisco, California. Thousands of people have shown up to hear about Apple's latest updates. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Tech

Why Tim Cook is the genius Apple needs

Felix Salmon

AGIOS NIKITAS, GREECE - JULY 26: Mostly Italian and Greek speaking tourists relax at the beach on July 26, 2010 at Agios Nikitas, on the island of Lefkada, Greece. Lefkada's west coastline has among Europe's most beautiful beaches. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Business

Don't blame Airbnb for ruining your hidden paradise. Blame...

Felix Salmon

ERIE, PA - AUGUST 12: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to supporters at a rally at Erie Insurance Arena on August 12, 2016 in Erie, Pennsylvania. Trump continues to campaign for his run for president of the United States. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

Politics

The subtle, dangerous way Donald Trump has changed American...

Felix Salmon

DETROIT, MI - AUGUST 8: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump delivers an economic policy address detailing his economic plan at the Detroit Economic Club August 8, 2016 in Detroit Michigan. Donald Trump is expected to attend a fundraiser in Canton, OH later today. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

Politics

Donald Trump's most respectable economic idea is still...

Felix Salmon

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 22: Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during an event at Trump SoHo Hotel, June 22, 2016 in New York City. Trump's remarks focused on criticisms of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Elections

How the Donald Trump campaign is weaponizing a left-wing...

Felix Salmon

Tech

Uber's reported merger with Didi could mean the end of...

Felix Salmon

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 12: A "For Sale" sign hangs outside a home on June 12, 2012 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. According to a triennial study released Monday by the Federal Reserve called Survey of Consumer Finances, the average American family's net worth dropped almost 40% between 2007 and 2010. The report, which shows a drop in median net worth from $126,400 in 2007 to $77,300 in 2010, highlights the impact of the financial crisis and the recession on middle class Americans. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Finance

How one small company is saving the homes of poor Americans

Felix Salmon

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Politics

The summer when Roger Ailes, the GOP, and Great Britain had...

Felix Salmon

CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 21: Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal, delivers a speech during the evening session on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention on July 21, 2016 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump received the number of votes needed to secure the party's nomination. An estimated 50,000 people are expected in Cleveland, including hundreds of protesters and members of the media. The four-day Republican National Convention kicked off on July 18. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Economy

Peter Thiel thinks he’s a Trump supporter. But really...

Felix Salmon

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 19: Fox News chairman Roger Ailes walks with his wife Elizabeth Tilson as they leave the News Corp building, July 19, 2016 in New York City. As of late Tuesday afternoon, Ailes and 21st Century Fox are reportedly in discussions concerning his departure from his position as chairman of Fox News. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Politics

Roger Ailes’ downfall is the best thing that could have...

Felix Salmon

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 18: Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the Minneapolis Convention Center on July 18, 2016 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Clinton addressed the annual American Federation of Teachers Convention. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Politics

Why I'm betting $100 that Hillary Clinton will be a one-term...

Felix Salmon

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Jose Aldo punches Frankie Edgar during the UFC 200 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 9, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Sports

The NBA proves that unions work. The UFC shows why they're...

Felix Salmon

Fusion

Google at Work

Felix Salmon

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 06: Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO's Convention on April 6, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Democratic Primary is scheduled for April 26, 2016. (Photo by Jessica Kourkounis/Getty Images)

Politics

Why Hillary Clinton is doomed, even if she wins

Felix Salmon

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 04: Boris Johnson MP talks to supporters during a Vote Leave rally on June 4, 2016 in London, England. Boris Johnson and the Vote Leave campaign are touring the UK in their Brexit Battle Bus. The campaign is hoping to persuade voters to back leaving the European Union in the Referendum on the 23rd June 2016. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Politics

​Brexit, Hamilton, and the limits of democracy

Felix Salmon

KNUTSFORD, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 01: In this photo illustration a European Union referendum postal voting form, waits to be signed on June 1, 2016 in Knutsford, United Kingdom. The United Kingdom will hold a referendum on June 23, 2016 to decide whether or not to remain a member of the European Union (EU), an economic and political partnership involving 28 European countries which allows members to trade together in a single market and free movement across it's borders for cirtizens. (Photo by illustration by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Politics

With a single vote, England just screwed us all

Felix Salmon

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The Naked Truth

The Panama Papers reveal a secret McKinsey-linked investment...

Felix Salmon

ST PETERSBURG, FL - MARCH 08: NY POST OUT Nick Denton, founder of Gawker, talks with his legal team before Terry Bollea, aka Hulk Hogan, testifies in court during his trial against Gawker Media at the Pinellas County Courthouse on March 8, 2016 in St Petersburg, Florida. Bollea is taking legal action against Gawker in a USD 100 million lawsuit for releasing a video of him having sex with his best friends wife. (Photo by John Pendygraft-Pool/Getty Images)

Why Gawker's bankruptcy spells the end of an empire

Felix Salmon

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Economy

Vulture fund could get its wings clipped by Peru's next...

Felix Salmon

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Tech

Someone can empty your bank account with the information on...

Felix Salmon

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$100 million is going to the person with the best idea for...

Felix Salmon

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 03: PayPal co-founder and former CEO Peter Thiel speaks about his National Review article, "The End of the Future," during a discussion sponsored by e21, a conservative think tank, and the Manhattan Institute at the National Press Club October 3, 2011 in Washington, DC. Thiel argues that the United States and its leaders are on the wrong track regarding scientific innovation and that "when tracked against the admittedly lofty hopes of the 1950s and 1960s, technological progress has fallen short in many domains." (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Media

Peter Thiel just gave other billionaires a dangerous...

Felix Salmon

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: A woman walks past a bank of television screens displaying BBC channels in the BBC headquarters at New Broadcasting House on November 12, 2012 in London, England. Tim Davie has been appointed the acting Director General of the BBC following the resignation of George Entwistle after the broadcasting of an episode of the current affairs programme 'Newsnight' on child abuse allegations which contained errors. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Media

Media executives: stop saying 'platform.' It's a meaningless...

Felix Salmon

SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - JULY 01: The Puerto Rican flag flies near the Capitol building as the island's residents deal with the government's $72 billion debt on July 1, 2015 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Governor of Puerto Rico Alejandro Garc?a Padilla said in a speech recently that the people of Puerto Rico will have to make sacrifices and share the responsibilities to help pull the island out of debt. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Why Puerto Rico's new, unelected shadow government is exactly...

Felix Salmon

BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 24: Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg speaks during his keynote conference as part of the first day of the Mobile World Congress 2014 at the Fira Gran Via complex on February 24, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. The annual Mobile World Congress hosts some of the world's largest communication companies, with many unveiling their latest phones and gadgets. The show runs from February 24 - February 27. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Tech

Mark Zuckerberg just made his boldest power grab ever

Felix Salmon

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers visits FOX Business Network at FOX Studios on January 30, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images)

Education

Larry Summers is wrong. Harvard should be spending much, much...

Felix Salmon

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​Prince was a genius who chose art over money

Felix Salmon

FALMOUTH, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 07: Jenny Wittamore, assistant curator at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall inspects a rare painting that is currently being kept at the museum store and warehouse on September 7, 2009 in Falmouth, United Kingdom. As well as paintings and other artifacts the museum also stores a number of rare and significant boats that are rarely seen by the public and include a birch bark canoe that was made by native Indians in Canada and presented to Edward VII on a Royal visit to Canada in 1901. The canoe is currently being loaned to the musuem by Queen Elizabeth II and is said to be one of only two of its kind remaining in the world. The museum will be opening the doors to its private warehouse as part of this year's national Heritage Open Days when, for four days in September, hundreds of buildings of every age, style and function throw open their doors free of charge to allow the public to see what is either normally hidden or has an entry fee charged for. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

The Naked Truth

Panama Papers show how the very rich use art to get richer

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VANCOUVER, BC - JULY 05: Carli Lloyd #10 of the United States of America celebrates after her third goal against Japan with Megan Rapinoe #15 in the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 Final at BC Place Stadium on July 5, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The women’s soccer pay scandal isn’t just about players

Felix Salmon

384191 05: A Charles Schwab sign catches sunlight January 10, 2001 in Newton MA. Schwab, which is scheduled to report earnings next week, announced that it will have diffuculty meeting expectations for it's 4th quarter earnings even after cutting executive salaries and freezing hiring. (Photo by Darren McCollester/Newsmakers)

Finance

The artist whose painting got her dumped by Charles Schwab

Felix Salmon

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Elections

The presidential primary system is fundamentally undemocratic

Felix Salmon

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA - SEPTEMBER 25: A Google self-driving car is displayed at the Google headquarters on September 25, 2012 in Mountain View, California. California Gov. Jerry Brown signed State Senate Bill 1298 that allows driverless cars to operate on public roads for testing purposes. The bill also calls for the Department of Motor Vehicles to adopt regulations that govern licensing, bonding, testing and operation of the driverless vehicles before January 2015. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Tech

It's good news that Google's self-driving car caused an accident

Felix Salmon

EUGENE, OR - OCTOBER 19: Chairman of Nike Phil Knight looks on as the Oregon Ducks warm up before the game against the Washington State Cougars at Autzen Stadium on October 19, 2013 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

Finance

Nike founder Phil Knight’s $400 million gift to Stanford is...

Felix Salmon

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 20: The Union Jack flag flies high above the base for the GBR challenge for the 2003 Americas Cup at their base at the Americas Cup Village. (Photo by Michael Bradley/Getty Images)

Politics

I'm British—so why can't I vote in the most important...

Felix Salmon

BLUFFTON, SC - FEBRUARY 17: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to voters on February 17, 2016 in Bluffton, South Carolina. Trump addressed the Sun City Republicans with three days remaining before the South Carolina Republican primary. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Elections

President Trump: Here's how it happens

Felix Salmon