California May Have Just Made It Easier for Cities to Hike Taxes
Ballot initiatives may be permitted to ignore two-thirds vote rule. Prepare for corruption.
Corruption
'We As Legislators Can't Keep ICE From Lying' About Being Local Cops
ICE agents undermine public safety when they pretend to be local police to gain entry to immigrants' homes.
Chicago to Give Back Millions in Traffic Camera Fines
The latest setback for one of the most corrupt citation systems in the country
John McCain's Cronyist 'Humanitarian' Group: Your Path to Trump's State Department
Kurt Volker, the McCain Institute's well-connected executive director, has been appointed special representative for Ukraine negotiations.
D.C.'s Dysfunctional Metro System Is a National Embarrassment
The D.C. Metro has perfected the art of replicating the traffic woes above ground in the tunnels below.
Cindy McCain's Charities Are Plagued With Scandal and Corruption. Now Trump Wants to Make Her Human Rights Ambassador
Examining McCain's philanthropic past reveals a long history of personal abuse of nonprofit resources, shady connections, and shoddy work.
Cindy McCain: Crony Philanthropist
From pill theft to cozying up to authoritarians, Trump's pick for U.S. ambassador on human rights has a long history of abusing the system.
Judge Orders Oakland Cop to Trial; Says He Was 'Like a Pimp' to Exploited Teen
Former Oakland cop Brian Bunton is one of dozens of area police officers who've been implicated in the sexual exploitation of "Celeste Guap."
Chicago Alderman Tells Property Owners to 'Come Back to Me on Your Knees' or Face Zoning Changes
Meet Alderman Proco Joe Moreno, the petty tyrant of Chicago's First Ward who uses "aldermanic privilege" to do whatever he wants.
Oklahoma Cop, Police Chief Forced Out For Arresting City Councilman's Son
They are now facing possible investigation by the city of Vian.
Prostitution-Ring-Running Cop Sees Court, But Police Who Extort Sex Often Go Unpunished
Former NYPD officer Michael Rizzi is accused of running an upscale prostitution service and its 50 related websites.
Actually, It's Totally Fine That Obama Is Being Paid $400,000 to Give a 'Wall Street Speech'
You don't have to restrict the actions of former government officials to reduce corruption, you have to restrict the actions of government.
Stripper Licensing Fees Pocketed by Palm Beach County Employee for Years
Investigators say an administrative assistant with the Public Safety Department pocketed cash payments from adult entertainers and fudged records to cover for it.
Feds Indict Philly DA Seth Williams on Charges of Corruption, Stealing from His Mother
The two-term Democratic DA was previously the inspector general for Philadelphia
The Community Development Block Grant Program Is Awful and Should Be Cut
HUD program a significant source of corruption and cronyism, and much less about helping the poor
Preet Bharara's Crusade to Clean Up New York Politics Is Redundant, Counterproductive, and Curiously Selective
U.S. attorney Preet Bharara has managed to turn tax-and-spend liberal New York Mayor Bill de Blasio into a sympathetic figure.
34 Lawmakers Want Trump to Sanction Venezuela
The calls arise after allegations of corruption and human rights abuses under Maduro.
FBI's Insider Trading Strategist Faces Criminal Inquiry Over Leaks to Press
The alleged misconduct could cast further doubt on U.S. attorney Preet Bharara's campaign against "insider trading."
Are 'Russian Hacks' the New 'WMDs'?
No matter what faceless spooks assure us, it's far from clear the Russian government directed the leaks of the DNC or John Podesta emails.
Maryland Police Association Director Resigns Over Prostitution Charges
And he's not the only criminal justice official in the news for sex offenses this week...
Drain the Swamp!
Government spending and crony capitalism are out of control, and few people bother to go to Washington to ask for spending cuts.
Americans Are Still Freer Than Most, But the Trend Line Are Worrying
Freedom of the press, government accountability and transparency, and economic freedom have all been trending down, while corruption is trending up.
Human Freedom Is Up, But Government Quality Is Deteriorating
Progress in spite of government not because of it.
Welcome to the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy, Director Comey!
The weekend reactions are both a reminder and a preview of how Clinton handles a scandal.
Chicago Aldermen Whine and Skip Work Because They're Not Getting Cheap Cubs World Series Tickets
80 percent of Chicago aldermen blew off the annual ethics board hearing after it ruled they had to buy tickets on the open market like everybody else.
Liberty-Loving Pirates Look to Conquer Iceland!
Peacefully, at the polls-not with swords and cannons and Johnny Depp.
Former Pennsylvania Attorney General Who Said She Was Fighting Corruption Going to Jail
Resigned after being convicted.
Sexual Harassment and Sex-Based Discrimination Widespread at King County Sheriff's Office, Say Female Cops
Officers also say they were retaliated against for speaking up about the situation.
Clinton Shows How She Manages to Be Less Trusted Than Trump
The Democratic nominee continues to minimize her email "mistake" and misrepresents what she said about the disadvantages of truth in politics.
Rape, Nude Catfighting, Prostitution… Your Fall Guide to Officer-Involved Sex Crimes in America
Three U.S. police units facing new, multi-officer sexual-misconduct allegations
Courage House Claimed to Save Sex-Trafficked Girls. Instead, It Used Them As Funding Bait While Playing Evangelical Christian Missionary
Courage House received about $9,100 in government support per month per girl it took in.
Oakland Police Follow Up Internal Sex-Crime Investigation by Launching Anonymous Online System for Reporting Prostitution
Oakland aims to shame "johns" with an anonymous online reporting system that triggers police warning letters.
Lewd Acts and Prostitution Among Charges for California Cops—If Alleged Victim Gets Out of Florida Jail
"If we don't have a witness," said Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley, "we can't prosecute these cases."
11 Oakland Cops Disciplined Over Prostitution Scandal Involving Exploited Teen
Four Oakland police officers have been fired and seven others suspended without pay.
How Celeste Guap, California Teen at Center of Oakland-Cop Prostitution Scandal, Wound Up in a Florida Jail
Celeste Guap claims she was flown to Florida for drug treatment by California police. Now she's in jail on a $300,000 bond.
Bribery Convictions Won't Shut Off Chicago's Red Light Cameras
Former city commissioner gets 10 years for taking $2 million bribe, while Chicago made $285 million from red light cams last year.
The Clinton Foundation Was Clearly an Avenue of Access to Hillary
Dozens paid lots of money and got meetings.
Donald Trump Call For Immediate Shutdown of Clinton Foundation
Clinton campaign says foundation will stop taking foreign donations, only if she wins.
Pennsylvania Blew $600 Million on Pension Fund Managers and Doesn't Have Much to Show for It
Like paying "LeBron James' free agent salary and getting me," says state auditor
Clinton Cash
Both Bill and Hillary Clinton continue to thrive despite their remarkable record of sleazy dealings.
Kentucky Sheriff's Deputy Performed Illegal Traffic Stop on Business Rival, Lawsuit Alleges
The deputy, who is also a city councilman, owns a private ambulance company currently engaged in a lawsuit with the employer of the driver he detained.
Oakland Cops Uncover Dead Colleague's Fling With Underage Sex Worker, Make Sure to Get Her Number for Themselves
"Buying a teen for sex is child abuse," warned Oakland city billboards as its police force passed around a teenager for sex.
